1 minute read
Aielo de Rugat
Population: 180 hab. Municipal area: 7,66 km2 Altitude: 267 m. Demonym: aielí, aielina Town Hall Phone no.: 96 289 71 29 Web: www.aieloderugat.es E-mail: aieloderugat_alc@gva.es
AIELO DE RUGAT
Advertisement
MONUMENTS Urban core
Its origin dates back to an ancient Muslim farmstead.
Church of the Assumption
Dates back of the eighteenth century, its bell tower is square in plan and has two bodies. Highlights the sundial, included in the route of the regional sundials (Itinerary 2).
Aielo de Rugat’s Castle
Muslim Fortification that has a cistern of water in good condition. The thick walls, still standing, give us an idea of the outbuildings of this castle in which Jaume I was ambushed by the Arab Warlord AlAzraq. From this building you can discover magnificent views of Benicadell, Grossa and Mondúver mountains.
FESTIVITIES
In mid-January: St. Antonio Abad February: Carnival Second weekend of August: patronal feasts and Moors and Christians in honor of the Assumption.
EXCURSIONS SL-CV 43:
Aielo de Rugat (5’3 km 1h 45 min)
Other excursions:
• The Route of Jaume I with the castle • Jaume I Route: Moorish path in La Vall d’Albaida • At the fountains: Pasta, la Mollana, de la Penya de l’Hedra & de Ferri • The Villagrasa raft • Les penyes Llúcies & caseta del Magre • El Tossal - La penya de l’Hedra
Form part of the itinerary no. 4 of the routes of the Vall d’Albaida.
LOCAL PRODUCTS
• Agricultural products
