Petrer, Municipality in Vinalopó Mitjà, Spain
Petrer forms a continuous urban area with Elda, creating a metropolitan region with more than 95,000 inhabitants in the province of Alicante.
The Arab fortress, constructed between the 12th and 13th centuries, served as a defensive structure during the medieval period in the region.
The town celebrates the Moros i Cristians festival annually, featuring traditional parades, music performances, and historical reenactments throughout the streets.
The local economy centers on manufacturing industries, including footwear production, fur processing, plastics, construction materials, and traditional pottery.
The Cave Houses, carved into the rock formations, maintain constant internal temperatures and contain ethnological artifacts from different historical periods.
Location: Province of Alicante
Location: Vinalopó Mitjà
Capital city: Petrel
Elevation above the sea: 698 m
Website: http://petrer.es
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: May 27, 2025 09:56
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