El Poble Nou de Benitatxell, Municipality in Marina Alta, Valencia Community, Spain
Benitachell is a municipality on Spain's Costa Blanca North, covering about 12.65 square kilometers and situated at about 142 meters above sea level. The area is marked by vertical cliffs rising over 100 meters from the Mediterranean, creating a striking coastal formation.
The place originated as an Arab settlement and developed over centuries into its current form. The Church of Santa María Magdalena built in the 18th century with its neo-baroque interior reflects the spiritual development of the community.
Residents maintain traditional rainfed farming methods and grow muscat grapes for raisins and wines. This agricultural practice shapes the landscape and daily life of the community.
The location has direct access to the A-7 Motorway, making it straightforward to reach by car. Nearby beaches at Moraira and Javea are just a short drive away and can be easily visited on the same day.
The village remained quite isolated for a long time due to difficult access and avoided heavy tourism development found in nearby coastal towns. This geographical isolation helped preserve the rural character and traditional way of life that still defines the place today.
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