The three kings parade
When people talk about Alcoy they talk about the Moors and Christians and the three kings parade. These festivities have given the town touristic fame around the globe. In 1980 they were declared festivals of international tourist interest. But there is so much more Alcoy has to offer.
Things to do in Alcoy
Not many people know there is a route of modernist buildings in Alcoy, so that is definitely something to discover. Or that a work of Calatrava, the famous architect, is placed below the town hall square. Not to mention the two natural parks that surround the town. Let´s go and see what Alcoy offers.
The Alcoy Party Museum (Museu Alcoià de la Festa)
One can not travel to Alcoy without a visit to this museum. It was a habit for the captains and members of the Moorish and Christian armies to deposit their costumes in the Association of Sant Jordi. They are the organizers of the Moors and Christians festival in Alcoy. Until in 2004, a museum was built to display these beautiful artistic suits. This museum has three floors and was inaugurated in 2006.
In addition to the costumes of captains and members of which some date back to the eighteenth century, there are also those of Sant Jordi. As well as posters of the festivities and videos of the entrance parades of the armies. Furthermore, there is an exposition about the history of the Moors and Christians in the town. And last but not least the boardroom where directors of the association meet every Tuesday.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10.00 to 14.00 hrs and 16.00 to 19.00 Hrs
Sundays: 11.00 to 14.00 Hrs
The ticket price is €3
Modernist Route of Alcoy
This city was a pioneer in the Industrial Revolution in Spain. At that time, modernism was at its peak and the bourgeois alcoyanos decided that this would be the style in which they would build their houses. Therefore they trusted architects such as Vicente Pascual Pastor and Timoteo Briet Montagud with their designs. The modernist route of Alcoy is part of the European modernism route.
Headquarters of the Industrial Circle
The headquarters building of the Industrial Circle is the access point to the modernist route. The impressive rooms, such as the round room and dining rooms of the building are open to the public every day from 9.00 to 14.00
The peacock house
This house gets its name from the figures of two peacocks with exposed feathers at the entrance doors. It is located at Calle Sant Nicolau 15, at a short distance from the Industrial Circle.
Municipal Music and Dance Conservatory
The municipal conservatory of music and dance of Alcoy is the best representation of modernism in the city. It has not undergone any modification or external alteration since its construction. It is situated in the Escaló house in Calle Joan Cantó 2.
Two more modernist buildings in Alcoy are part of the route. The old fire station building in Calle Calle Gonçal de Barrachina 8 and the Laporta house, in Calle País Valencià 26.
You can get more information about this modernist route at the local tourist office.
Llotja de Sant Jordi
In addition to modernism, there is also the work of the renowned architect Santiago Calatrava in Alcoy. This piece is large, striking, and white, like most of the architect’s works. But it is underground, specifically under the Plaza de España, known as the tray, next to the town hall. This Llotja de Sant Jordi is an exhibition center and can be visited for free.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 11.30 to 13.30 Hrs and 17.30 to 20.30 Hrs
Sundays: 11.30 to 13.30 Hrs.
Natural Park of Carrascal de la Font Roja
There is no better feeling than enjoying the landscape, the tranquillity, and nature. You can visit this park the whole year-round. The shadows of the holm oaks and the cold water of its fountains serve as a refreshment in summer. On top of that in autumn and spring, it is the perfect place to enjoy the hiking trails. And the snow-covered landscape becomes most spectacular in winter.
What more can we see in Alcoy?
For example the Plaza de Dins, an old neoclassical cloister turned into a public square. Or La Glorieta, Alcoy’s first romantic-style urban park. As well as the old town with its bridges is another place of interest to see in Alcoy.
Alcoy is a beautiful city to visit any time of the year and you must visit the three kings parade to see the magic. It is a unique and wonderful show that you can enjoy with the family.
What can you eat in Alcoy?
A lot of different flavors elaborated in typical dishes such as small appetizers as well as tasteful complete dishes. Mostly local products are used to prepare unmistakable flavors in dishes like:
Albóndigas de Aladroc
Tasty meatballs made with trawl anchovies, garlic bread, and parsley, among other things.
Espardenyes
They are a traditional aperitif made with sardines, although hake or whiting can also be used.
Bajoques farcides
It is a typical dish from Alcoy that consists of red peppers stuffed with rice.
Olleta Alcoyana
A typical dish made with beans, pencas and blood sausages.
Pericana
The most typical aperitif of Alcoy is made with Capellan, garlic, dried peppers, and olive oil.
Borreta
Stew made with potatoes, cod, cuttlefish, spinach, dried peppers and poached eggs.
As you can see Alcoy is really worth a visit to go and see, visit and eat everything it has to offer.
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