Aielo de Malferit, municipality of Spain
Aielo de Malferit is a small town in the Vall d'Albaida region with narrow, winding streets and houses built from local stone. The town has a church at its center, old structures dating back centuries, and is surrounded by fields of olive trees, orange groves, and almond orchards.
The town has a long settlement history with documented references dating back to the 13th century. The Malferit family received the title of Marquess in the 17th century and significantly shaped the area's development.
The town's name first appeared in 13th-century documents and is linked to the Malferit family who once ruled the area. Local people maintain old traditions such as the Cassoleta festival and the blessing ceremony of Saint Blai, where small bread rolls are consecrated at the church.
The town is easily accessible from nearby cities and is best explored on foot due to its small size. Parking is available near the center, and most places of interest can be reached within a short walk.
The town features ruins of the Palau-Castell dels Malferit on a hilltop where early industrial sites including a liqueur factory and hydroelectric plant once shaped its economy. These industrial remnants are often overlooked by visitors but reveal how people earned their living in earlier times.
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