Petrer

Petrer is a town in Alicante province that merges with Elda to form one continuous urban area, creating a metropolitan zone of roughly 95,000 people. This twin-city arrangement shapes how the region develops and functions economically.

An Arab fortress rose between the 12th and 13th centuries as a defensive stronghold during the medieval period in this region. This structure marks the area's early fortified settlement and its strategic military importance.

The Moros i Cristians festival shapes the streets each year with parades, music, and historical reenactments that the community celebrates together. These gatherings reveal how people here connect with their past through shared traditions and public performances.

The local economy runs on manufacturing industries including footwear production, fur processing, plastics, building materials, and traditional pottery. Visitors can observe these industrial and craft traditions throughout the town's streets and local shops.

Houses carved into rock formations maintain steady indoor temperatures year-round and shelter ethnological objects spanning different historical periods. These dwellings show how people adapted to the natural landscape while preserving everyday items from their past.

Location: Province of Alicante

Location: Vinalopó Mitjà

Capital city: Petrel

Elevation above the sea: 698 m

Part of: Mancomunidade Intermunicipal de La Vall del Vinalopó

Shares border with: Agost, Sax, Castalla, Monforte del Cid, Novelda, Elda

Website: http://petrer.es

GPS coordinates: 38.48447,-0.76956

Latest update: December 20, 2025 12:13