Agost has a tradition that has been maintained over the years: the potter's trade. This museum shows the deep-rootedness of the village with the handmade pottery objects. There are more than 4000 pieces on display, many of which have been made by local potters.
The building in which the museum is housed is an old pottery factory, which has maintained its original structure with its Arabic kilns and workshop. After your visit, you can also head to the on-site gift shop where you can buy pottery.
You can leave your car in one of the nearby streets.

The visit to the Pottery museum is complemented by spending some time at this family pottery company. Emili Boix opens his workshop to anyone who wants to know about the pottery trade, a legacy passed down to him by his parents and grandparents. He is a true reference in Agost as far as pottery is concerned.
In addition, during the visit, he shows how an object is made working with the potter's wheel. If you go with children, it is surely a very good experience, as he gives them a small object made on the spot that they can decorate themselves.
Make sure to arrange a visit by sending an email to the owner.
After that, return to the parking area to pick up the car and drive to the hermitage.

At the top of the historic centre and originally from the 14th century, this hermitage was converted into an interpretation centre to show visitors the local culture.
On display are various ceramic objects by local artists, as well as archaeological artefacts from the area. The three-dimensional recreations of two sphinxes of Iberian origin that were found in the village during the 19th century are particularly interesting.
In addition to the interior tour, the views from the door of the hermitage must be contemplated, as it is elevated on a hill above Agost.

The castle of Castalla dominates the town from above. Thanks to its reconstruction process, the exterior walls and towers are now in perfect condition.
Inside, some remains are preserved, such as the cistern used by the Arabs and different rooms from the Middle Ages, such as the courtyards and the kitchen. There is also a room that exhibits the history of the castle and objects related to it. Finally, from here there are views of part of the Maigmó hill.
The shortest way up to the castle is by the stairs from the nearby Ermita de la Sang. You'll need to park your car in the streets around the hermitage.
Please note that it's necessary to make reservations in advance by phone well in advance.

This mesón has a very particular menu that exceeds the traditional. As soon as you arrive, you have your drink on the table and something to nibble on.
The next step is to get up and go to the bar to choose the cold meats, and you can do this as many times as you like until you've had your fill! In addition, a dough is served as if it were a hollowed out bread that is filled with gazpacho, a delicacy and speciality of the place.
To top it all off, a variety of fruits and the so-called Chichiriwiki, a tea made from a mixture of herbs and aniseed.

After driving along a narrow, winding road through the heart of the Maigmó hills, you reach the so-called Balcón de Alicante.
Here you park your car to reach, after a half-hour walk, the highest point of the hill.

Although it requires a medium physical effort, no great preparation is needed to reach the highest point of the hill of Maigmó. The path from the balcony of Alicante has a steep climb, but it takes about 30 minutes to get there. From the highest point, the views are really fantastic. You can see the whole mountain range and even the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
The descent from the top of Maigmó is along the same path to the balcony of Alicante. Once you are on the balcony, you can relax and rest for a few minutes sitting on the benches available.
If you have a snack with you, this is the ideal moment to eat it with a view.

It is not a cheap restaurant to eat at based on the average price of other places in Alicante, but the quality of the food and the location make it very attractive.
Located on one of the edges of the hill of Maigmó, it's a place to relax and enjoy the food they make. The menu is very varied but if you go in the evening it is advisable to order something to nibble on, such as sautéed lamb sweetbreads or seafood such as grilled razor clams, red prawns or grilled octopus.
As it is a very busy place, it is advisable to make a reservation in advance on the official website of Meson Maigmó.