Novelda, Municipality in Vinalopó Mitjà region, Spain.
Novelda is a municipality in Alicante's province situated in the Vinalopó Mitjà region, functioning as a major hub for marble and mineral extraction. The town has two distinct parts: the older center with tight streets and closer buildings, and newer residential areas spreading outward.
The area saw multiple ancient civilizations, starting with Greek settlers followed by Carthaginian and Roman control. Medieval times brought Moorish rule until the 13th century, when Christian forces from Castile took control.
The town has a strong tradition of organ music that shapes its cultural life through year-round concerts and performances. This musical heritage is visible in local workshops and spaces dedicated to organ craftsmanship and restoration.
The town offers shops, schools, a hospital, and parks for everyday use, with good road connections to nearby cities. Walking is the best way to explore, though the older district has steeper streets that require more attention when navigating.
The town is known for its long history of marble and mineral extraction that shapes the landscape and still dominates the local economy. This industry has molded the appearance and growth of the community across many generations.
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Sanctuary of Santa María Magdalena, Novelda
3.4 km
Mola Castle
3.5 km
Casa-Museo Modernista de Novelda
102 m
Castillo del Río
4.6 km
Castle of Monòver
8.7 km
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de las Nieves de Monforte del Cid
3.2 km
Casa Museo Azorín
8.7 km
Ermita de Santa Bàrbara de Monòver
8.8 kmCentro Cultural Gómez-Tortosa
23 m
Church of Saint John the Baptist
8.5 kmIglesia de los Capuchinos
8.9 kmCastillo de Monforte del Cid
3.2 kmMuseo Histórico-Artístico de Novelda
319 m
La Mola
3.5 km
Castellet de Xinorla
8.6 km
Centro Cívico y Social
730 m
Iglesia Arciprestal de San Pedro Apóstol, Novelda
15 m
Sambo Bridge
6.8 km
Íbero Museo de Historia de la Villa de Monforte del Cid
3.3 kmChurch of Saint Roch
545 mMolino de Caballero
6.9 kmChurch of Mary Help of Christians
1.1 km
Conjunto de cantera, refugio y muelle de carga de Bateig
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