A day trip to the Jalon Valley.

A day trip to the Jalon Valley.

Situated in the Marina Alta area in the Costa Blanca North beside the River Gorgos, surrounded by the Sierra de Bernia and the Sierra del Forner mountains, Jalon boasts some of the most magnificent scenery in Spain with its landscape of olive and pine trees, intermingled with orange groves and vineyards.

The town is located around 20 kilometres, half an hour drive from Javea/Denia/Moraira. Jalon is a charming town with handcraft shops, wine cellars, restaurants and places and is a great day trip for those who wish to lap up local culture, stunning scenery and sample fine wines.

If you love wine you must not miss a visit to Bodegas Xaló in Jalón (also known as Xaló).  Bodegas Xaló has a huge selection of wines, mistelas (sweet liquors) and vermouth, which are unbelievably tasty and just about as cheap as it’s possible to get.

Bodegas Xaló is on the street heading out of town towards Alcalali, opposite the large Saturday Jalón market, and is open every day during the summer and many days during the winter.  All you have to do is wander through the door and start sampling the wines.

Bodegas Xaló is a fun place to spend an hour on your next trip to Jalón, as well as a great place to stock up on inexpensive, yet very nice wine.