Alcoy, Industrial municipality in Alicante Province, Spain.
Alcoy is a municipality in Alicante Province located inland from the coast of the Valencian region, roughly 60 kilometers northwest of the Mediterranean shore. The built-up area spreads across several hills and valleys carved by the Serpis River, which is crossed by numerous bridges from different centuries.
The settlement was officially established in 1256 through a charter granted by James I of Aragon, who gave the community its own municipal rights. During the 19th century, the town became a center for textile production, papermaking, and metalworking in the inland region.
The town takes its name from an Arabic word meaning fortress, and the old quarter still reflects the layout of this medieval settlement. Visitors can walk through narrow streets that sit at different heights and connect through steep staircases.
The old quarter is best explored on foot, as many sections connect through staircases and steep inclines. Walking trails in the surrounding natural parks are accessible from the town edges and offer routes of varying difficulty.
Caves in the mountains around town contain traces of human occupation from the Paleolithic period. The local Archaeological Museum displays finds from these caves, including tools and remnants of fire pits.
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