The village of Alcalalί is located in the province of Alicante and lies Approximately 30km west of the beach resorts of Calpe and Denia.
Nestled on a hillside overlooking the Jalon valley, Alcalalί is steeped in history that dates back to the 13th century. Its name like so many other towns and villages in Spain is derived from the Moorish influence that dominated the peninsula for many hundreds of years. In 1604 the Moors were finally driven away and the province was repopulated by farmers from the Balearic islands.
The general topography is rugged in nature; the low sierras with exposed peaks of rock and girthed in Mediterranean pines surround the flat fertile valley that's carpeted with vines. Further afield are the high sierras of the Bernia; a Mountain range with peaks of 1000m and a natural divide of “La Marina” a regional sub-division of the Comundad Valenciana.
Some of the locally grown produce includes oranges, lemons, almonds and of course grapes that are used locally for wine production.
Historically wheat was produced and milled in the area but this has long since died out.
One of the most natural and spectacular events in the valley occurs annually when the Almond trees blossom. This creates a panoramic vista of pinks and white colour to the valley floor heralding the advent of spring.

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