Xixona, Municipality in Alicante province, Valencian Community, Spain.
Xixona stands at 453 meters elevation in the Alacantí region, surrounded by almond orchards and Mediterranean landscapes characteristic of the Alicante province terrain.
Archaeological evidence reveals continuous settlement since Roman times, with significant Moorish influence that shaped the town's development during the medieval period of Spanish history.
The town hosts the annual Turrón Festival, celebrating its traditional nougat confection with tastings, exhibitions, and performances of regional Valencian folk music and dance.
Local roads provide easy connections to major cities like Alicante and Valencia, offering various accommodations from guesthouses to boutique hotels for visiting tourists.
Local artisans continue centuries-old handcrafted turrón production using ancestral recipes passed down through generations in their traditional family workshops and confectioneries.
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