La Nucia
Communication
Location:
La Nucía is located in a quiet valley, 10 km. from Benidorm, 53 km. from Alicante and 115 km. from Valencia. In the north it is next to Polop and Callosa d'en Sarria, in the east to Altea, in the south to L'Alfaz del Pi and in the west to Benidorm. The mountains of Aitana and Aixorta protect La Nucía from cold winds from the north, and in this way the average temperature is of 15 º.
By road:
The connections by road with La Nucía is the Mediterranean motorway A-7, exit (salida) 65. The main road N-332 connects La Nucía with Alicante and Valencia. You can get more information about roads at Dirección General de Tráfico.
By rail:
The train only gets to Alicante, from here there are regular bus lines to La Nucía. The narrow railway between Denia and Alicante connects with the coastal villages of Costa Blanca. The nearest stations to La Nucía is L'Alfaz del Pi and Benidorm. More information about routes and timetables at RENFE or phone number 96 592 38 50.
By ferry:
Alicante and Denia, cities near La Nucía, have seaway connections with Ibiza, Formentera, Palma de mallorca, Tabarca and Orán (Algeria) ; the journey is carried out by Eurolineas.
By air:
The nearest airport is located in El Altet (Alicante), approximately 80 km. from La Nucía. Another alternative is the Manises airport in Valencia, 140 km. away. Both have daily connections with the most important cities in Spain and Europe. Get more information at Aena. or at phone number 96 691 94 00 or 96 691 91 00.
Weather
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| Month | Jan. | Feb. | Mar. | Apr. | May. | Jun. | Jul. | Aug. | Sep. | Oct. | Nov. | Dec. |
Average temperature
(in ºC) | 11 | 12.3 | 14.1 | 16.2 | 20.5 | 23.3 | 26.3 | 27.2 | 24.5 | 21.3 | 15.6 | 12.4 |
Leisure
Monuments and places of interest:
Renaissance church, syndicates, old quarter, washing place and panoramic view from Avenida Portvilla. For more information click here, or call 96 351 04 17 / 96 352 85 73.pulsa aquí.
Beaches:
The nearest beaches are in Benidorm: Cala Ti Ximo, La Almadrava, Levante, Mal Pas and Poniente. For more information, click here.
Gastronomy:
Arrós cuinat (rice dish), Pilotes de dacsa, Mulladoret de sangatxo, Mitxos a la paleta. If You want more information about the gastronomy in La nucía, click here.
Festivities:
Public festivities (15th to 18th of August), festivities of San Rafael (November) and San Vicente Ferrer (one week after Easter). For more information about festivities, click here.
Sport harbours:
Golf clubs:
- Golf club Don Cayo en Altea. Telf.: 96 584 80 46.
- Golf club Ifach en Benissa Telf.: 96 649 71 14.
- Golf club de Javea Telf.: 96 584 80 46.
- For more information about golf courses, click here.
Other
Hospitals:
- Health Center of La Nucia Av. Portvilla, s/n Telf.: 96 689 64 90.
- Centro de Especialidades de Benidorm C/ Venezuela, s/n Telf.: 96 680 88 40.
- Hospital de Villajoyosa Ptda. Galandú, 5 Telf.: 96 685 98 16.
Nature parks:
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Near La Nucía you can find the nature reserve Peñón de Ifach, in Calpe the Montgó nature reserve in Dénia and the Cabo de San Antonio marine reserve in Javea. In the inland you can enjoy the mountains of Aitana, nature spots in El Captivador and the fountains of Algar. For more information about nature reserves, click here.
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