Beniardá between Reservoir, Mountain Country and Traces of the Arab Era

Beniardá between Reservoir and Mountain Country

Beniardá lies at the beginning of the reservoir of the Guadalest River of the same name. The mountainous terrain invites you to hike and, together with the water, shapes the character of the town. A particularly clear way to experience this landscape is the circular hike Ruta circular del embalse de Guadalest: it begins in Beniardá and runs parallel to the Guadalest Reservoir through pine forests and cultivated landscapes.

For a viewpoint on the outskirts of the town, the view leads to the Mirador del embalse. It is located on Calle San Francisco on the outskirts of Beniardá and offers views of the Guadalest Reservoir. This allows you to experience the natural surroundings, the town and the waterscape within a closely connected thematic area during your stay, without having to limit your plans to a single experience.

Historical Traces in the Townscape

The streets and buildings also tell of different eras. The streets of Beniardá preserve a layout from the Arab era, while some buildings have retained remains from this period. A small aqueduct marks the entrance to the town centre. On Carrer de la Torre, a remnant of a medieval tower base has also been preserved.

Among the notable religious buildings is the Capella de Sant Francesc, a chapel built in an arch over a street. The Capella de Sant Joan features polychrome tiles from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were made by the ceramicist Francisco Tos in Manises (València). An arch near the Capella de Sant Joan may have been part of the original Muslim alquería. The 16th-century church of Sant Joan Baptista can be visited.

As a listed stop, Beniardá is connected to the route De Alcoy a La Vila Joiosa. This connection supplements the historical traces in the town with a further reference to the region's history of routes and settlements, without reducing Beniardá's character to a single route.

Font Vella, Crafts and Regional Products

The Font Vella recreation area has a children's playground. Font Vella, with its traditional covered washhouse, has four outlets that supply the washhouse with water. Another historic site is Basseta Gadea: it is a former village washhouse that was recently excavated and restored.

If you wish to focus your stay on regional culture and local products, the Feria de Artesanía y productos típicos in Beniardá offers a specific date: it takes place on the second weekend of May and includes stalls selling typical regional foods and handicrafts. In Beniardá, visitors can also visit stalls featuring esparto crafts.

Choose Accommodation to Suit Your Plans

When planning your accommodation in Beniardá, you can first decide which aspects of the town should shape your daily routine. Hiking, views of the reservoir, historical details, the children's playground at Font Vella or regional handicrafts each set different priorities. This way, Beniardá remains the specific point of reference for your trip, while you choose your accommodation according to your personal interests, your travel companions and the schedule you want.

Further Places for Regional Orientation

Benimassot, Sant Vicent Del Raspeig, Granja De Rocamora, Benidoleig, Muntanya de la Sella, Agres, Finestrat, Senija

For the broader travel overview: Alicante.