Xixona

Tucked into the foothills of the Sierra de la Carrasqueta in Alicante province, Xixona is a place whose character is shaped by the dry, elevated terrain of Spain’s Mediterranean interior. Also known by its Spanish name, Jijona, the town is closely associated with soft turrón de Jijona, an almond-and-honey confection protected by a designation of origin. Its confectionery tradition is documented at the Museo del Turrón, and local makers keep the product central to the town’s identity. The route across the Carrasqueta pass connects Xixona with Alcoy and the inland sierras of Alicante. See how Xixona fits within Alicante’s wider mountain country by browsing webcams nearby.

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