| The sleepy Spanish village of Algorfa lies between | | | | Places of interest around Algorfa include the |
| the towns of Rojales and Almoradi on the | | | | unusual nineteenth century neo-gothic church, |
| Southern Costa Blanca. Surrounded by orange and | | | | situated outside the village on the road to |
| lemon groves, Algorfa is one of the numerous | | | | Benejuzar and well worth a visit, the Parque |
| citrus farming villages of the region, sitting as it | | | | Natural de Las Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja - |
| does on the fertile land of the Segura river valley. | | | | the protected Natural park of the salt lakes with |
| Only a small village with a population of under | | | | its rich bird life and lovely walking routes, the cave |
| three thousand, Algorfa enjoys some fine views | | | | houses at Rojales and the unique Shell house |
| of the surrounding countryside, mountains and the | | | | nearby and the Palace of the Marquis de Fontabla |
| sparkling blue Mediterranean. | | | | near Jacarilla with its substantial gardens. |
| Early artefacts show that there were definitely | | | | Also worth a visit is the bustling Algorfa Sunday |
| settlements in the area around Algorfa as far | | | | market a great place to pick up a bargain. |
| back as 3.000 BC. Human remains were | | | | Those with a little more energy to spare may |
| uncovered by a Jesuit archaeologist in 1903 which | | | | want to take advantage of the local recreation |
| date from the Neolithic Era (4,000 - 2,000 BC). | | | | centre with a host of sporting activities catered |
| Founded in 1328 when Alfonso II granted Algorfa | | | | for including swimming, squash, tennis and |
| a privilege and made it part of the kingdom of | | | | five-a-side football, there is also a children's play |
| Valencia, the original village consisted of 15 | | | | area included. Golfers will no doubt want to try |
| properties housing 15 families. This privilege was | | | | out the La Finca Golf Club with its 18 hole (Par 72) |
| later withdrawn by Felipe V at the end of the | | | | championship golf course designed by Jose |
| War of Spanish Succession 1714, the privilege was | | | | Gancedo and opened in 2001. The course is set in |
| however restored before the end of the | | | | beautiful, natural surroundings with several lakes to |
| eighteenth century by king Carlos IV at the | | | | bring variety and difficulty to the game. The usual |
| request of the Marquesses of Algorfa. | | | | cost of a round is 75 euros (2007). In the hot |
| Modern day Algorfa is a warm and friendly place, | | | | summer months a trip to the Aqua Splash Park |
| where visitors are always given a smile and a | | | | at Quesada would be a pleasant way to spend an |
| generous welcome. The delightful village square | | | | afternoon. |
| houses the church, the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) | | | | If the beach is more your thing, you can still get |
| and the police station, it is the centre of the | | | | plenty of what you enjoy whilst in Algorfa. The |
| community and the location for many fiestas, | | | | fabulous white sandy beaches of Guardamar del |
| celebrations and local activities. There are several | | | | Segura are just a fifteen minute drive away and |
| shops, restaurants and bars around the square | | | | also within easy reach are the beaches at |
| but Algorfa is not a busy place, more of a quiet | | | | Torrevieja, La Mata and the Orihuela Costa. |
| retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday | | | | What best sums up the Costa Blanca village of |
| life. | | | | Algorfa? The answer is the village motto - |
| The weather in Algorfa is normally warm and | | | | "Algorfa a place to live and to enjoy life". |
| pleasant even during the winter months, the | | | | Algorfa lies just off the CV-91 road between |
| village enjoys around 300 sunny days each year | | | | Orihuela and the coastal town of Guardamar del |
| and very little rainfall. Summer temperatures can | | | | Segura. It can also be easily reached from the |
| reach a scorching 40 degrees centigrade and in | | | | N332 coast road and from the AP-7 motorway |
| the winter the temperature rarely falls below 14 | | | | (junction 740). The nearest airports are at |
| degrees although the nights can be quite cold | | | | Alicante and Murcia (San Javier) both are about a |
| during January and February. | | | | thirty five minute drive away. |