Bigastro – Huerta, Trails and Living Culture
Accommodation in Bigastro
Bigastro is particularly vividly experienced along the Ruta Alquibla: The 9-kilometre route is divided into three areas – La Pedrera, the town centre and the traditional Huerta.
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Nature and Trails
The Ruta Alquibla is integrated into the Camino del Sureste section of the Way of St. James. Its traditional Huerta is regarded as historical, cultural, natural and agricultural heritage because of its very old rural tradition and its traditional irrigation system dating from the Islamic period.
The Huerta Tradicional area includes organic gardens as well as a viewpoint with panoramic views of the Huerta and the nearby towns. La Pedrera is suitable for hiking; its section of the Ruta Alquibla is designated as a low-difficulty route covering 2.7 kilometres, with a stated duration of 40 minutes. Different route lengths and the stated duration make it easier to compare various day plans.
La Pedrera has rural accommodation in wooden cabins, a camping area, picnic areas, barbecue facilities, children's play areas, swimming pools, sports facilities and pitches for motorhomes.
La Loma Ancha features vegetation characteristic of semi-arid climates, with clear differences between the sun-facing and shaded slopes. The landscape, away from the town centre, provides animals with a quiet habitat.
La Loma Ancha is also home to an archaeological site with preserved ceramic remains, which are exhibited in various museums in the Vega Baja, as well as documented remains of the masonry of former rectangular houses. Parque Huerto del Cura offers a place to relax and host occasional events such as open-air concerts.
Culture and History
The Iglesia Parroquial Nuestra Señora de Belén is a Bien de Relevancia Local and dates from the first quarter of the 18th century. The church contains an 18th-century sculpture of Saint Joaquín, created by the Valencian sculptor Felipe Andreu.
The Fiestas patronales in honour of San Joaquín take place from 5 to 17 August and include Comparsa parades, a procession, children's parades and a floral offering. On Corpus Christi, a procession makes its way through the streets of Bigastro; the streets and façades are decorated, and a monumental carpet of flower petals is created in the square in front of the church.
The Romería de San Isidro leads from the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Belén to a hermitage in the La Pedrera recreational area. On Domingo de Gloria, the Procesión del Encuentro takes place in Bigastro: Two procession groups set off from the church in opposite directions and then meet to depict the meeting of the Virgin with her son.
The Fiestas de la Cruz are celebrated in Bigastro's La Cruz neighbourhood on the weekend of 5 and 6 May. The cross associated with the Fiestas de la Cruz is currently decorated with carnations.
The Sociedad Unión Musical de Bigastro dates back to 1918. Its usual concert programme includes a Christmas concert, a New Year's concert, a members' concert and a concert for Santa Cecilia. The monument to Maestro Manuel Moya Pomares stands on the central street named after him.
The Municipal Historical Archive of Bigastro organises exhibitions, publishes works and offers conferences and guided tours.
Getting Around the Town
Bigastro's Tourist Information Office is located in the town hall at Plaza de la Constitución 1. Bus stops are designated on the CV-95 road next to Muebles MEM and next to the Vega Rapid workshop.
Other Town Pages
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