Cocentaina

Cocentaina rises 430 meters above sea level between the Serra de Mariola national park and the Serpis river in northern Alicante province.

The town functioned as a Muslim territory capital during the 11th century until its capture by Jaime I in 1258, followed by reconstruction after Granada forces burned it.

The Palace of the Counts contains a Gothic military tower and the Sala Embajadores hall with tiles depicting historical events from the Valencia conquest period.

The textile industry forms the economic foundation of Cocentaina, which maintains a population of 11,456 residents across 52.94 square kilometers of territory.

Restaurant L'Escaleta holds a Michelin star, establishing Cocentaina as a destination for high-level gastronomy in the Valencian Community.

Location: Province of Alicante

Location: Comtat

Capital city: Cocentaina

Elevation above the sea: 430 m

Part of: Mancomunidade «Font de la Pedra», Mancomunitat de Municipis de l'Alcoià i el Comtat

Shares border with: Agres, Alcosser, Alcoy, L'Alqueria d'Asnar, Benilloba, Benillup, Benimarfull, Gorga, Millena, Muro de Alcoy, Penàguila, Bocairent

Website: http://cocentaina.es

GPS coordinates: 38.74419,-0.44003

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:02