20 Activities
Route Through the Valencian Tuscany, Wineries and Vineyard
Starts from
Alicante
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
20
Duration
2 days
Length
130 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Alicante
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
130 mi
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
Flor Vallejo
Travel Expert
- Take a guided tour of one of the wineries in the Tuscan region of Valencia.
- Discover the legacy of the Iberians at the site of the bastide of Les Alcusses.
- Relax in the natural pools of the Pou Clar.
It is one of the most renowned regions in Spain for its wine production, and for this reason it is known as the Valencian Tuscany.
The road that leads from one village to another is coloured in different shades thanks to the vineyards. It is like a great colourful carpet spread out over the land.
The villages of the Valencian Tuscany that will be visited on this route are Fontanares, Fuente la Higuera and Mogente, with a visit to a winery and wine tasting included.
The route also includes other stops on the way, such as the castle of Villena, Sierra Mariola, and Jijona to taste its traditional turrón (nougat).
Depending on the time of the year you visit this area of Valencia, the predominant colour of the fields will change depending on the ripening period of the grapes.
The road that leads from one village to another is coloured in different shades thanks to the vineyards. It is like a great colourful carpet spread out over the land.
The villages of the Valencian Tuscany that will be visited on this route are Fontanares, Fuente la Higuera and Mogente, with a visit to a winery and wine tasting included.
The route also includes other stops on the way, such as the castle of Villena, Sierra Mariola, and Jijona to taste its traditional turrón (nougat).
Depending on the time of the year you visit this area of Valencia, the predominant colour of the fields will change depending on the ripening period of the grapes.
Categories
- Natural Attractions
- Gastronomy
It is one of the most renowned regions in Spain for its wine production, and for this reason it is known as the Valencian Tuscany.
The road that leads from one village to another is coloured in different shades thanks to the vineyards. It is like a great colourful carpet spread out over the land.
The villages of the Valencian Tuscany that will be visited on this route are Fontanares, Fuente la Higuera and Mogente, with a visit to a winery and wine tasting included.
The route also includes other stops on the way, such as the castle of Villena, Sierra Mariola, and Jijona to taste its traditional turrón (nougat).
Depending on the time of the year you visit this area of Valencia, the predominant colour of the fields will change depending on the ripening period of the grapes.
The road that leads from one village to another is coloured in different shades thanks to the vineyards. It is like a great colourful carpet spread out over the land.
The villages of the Valencian Tuscany that will be visited on this route are Fontanares, Fuente la Higuera and Mogente, with a visit to a winery and wine tasting included.
The route also includes other stops on the way, such as the castle of Villena, Sierra Mariola, and Jijona to taste its traditional turrón (nougat).
Depending on the time of the year you visit this area of Valencia, the predominant colour of the fields will change depending on the ripening period of the grapes.
Flor Vallejo
Travel Expert
- Take a guided tour of one of the wineries in the Tuscan region of Valencia.
- Discover the legacy of the Iberians at the site of the bastide of Les Alcusses.
- Relax in the natural pools of the Pou Clar.
Travel itinerary
11 Activities
Day 1
63 mi0.6 mi
Castle of Villena, Fontanares Winery and Iberian Archaeological Site
The first day of the route begins in a small castle of curious construction in the vicinity of Novelda.
Then the road enters the so-called Valencian Tuscany. The fields with vineyards and wineries start to appear on the way to Villena, where you will visit the castle.
Once in the area, there will be time to visit one of the most important wineries. It will include wine tasting and a tour of the vineyards, to continue to the sites of an Iberian settlement that also had its relationship with this drink.
Finally, a short walk through nature to finish the day in Mogente. Are you ready for a gastronomic adventure?
9 Activities
Day 2
66 mi0.7 mi
Mogente, the Hills of Mariola and the Tasty Turron of Jijona
The second day ends with a tour of the Valencian Tuscany, visiting the centre of Mogente, and then rounding the hill of Mariola.
In the surroundings of the natural park, there are two stops to make: the Pou Clar pools that run through the river canyon and the old caves of Les Finestres, used to store food.
After a while of walking, you will feel like filling your belly. Jijona will be the last town before the return to Alicante, a place with turrones (nougats) with denomination of origin, buy this sweet treat to eat on the way!