Region
Although CasAlegria is less than an hour away from the historic, bustling cities of Alicante and Murcia, this region is ideal for those in search of relaxation, nature, sport and good food. The mountains here are full of wild game and woodland, and crowned with castles, fortresses, hermitages and convents.
Stories and ancient legends enshroud these evocative, welcoming parts, inviting you with their robust, tasty cuisine to enjoy a few days' relaxation in the fresh country air. The breeze from the nearby Sierra de El Carche refreshes the entire area in summer.
CasAlegria is within walking distance of a number of small pueblos and the towns of Pinoso (El Pinos) and Jumilla (the city of wine) are only 10 to 15 minutes easy drive away. Most of the local pueblos have a bar/restaurant and there are numerous in Pinoso and Jumilla.
There is a local shop at Canada del Trigo (5 minutes drive) and the nearby towns have a number of supermarkets as well as traditional markets. There are several Bodegas in the immediate area where wine can be purchased, with the nearest being in Escandales itself.
Quiet, sleepy towns, such as Abinilla, Calasparra, Cieza, Fortuna, Jumilla, Yecla, and numerous other localities open their doors to visitors in search of new, tranquil sensations.
They are ideal for those who want to lose themselves for a few hours among elms, pines, oaks and junipers, visit archaeological sites, experience traditional lifestyles, and to regain their strength, before sitting down to a traditional meal accompanied by a fine bottle of local "Denominación de Origen" wine. However, for certain weeks in the year, all these quiet towns burst into
life with traditional and very colourful fiestas
such as the Vendimia (Grape Harvest) in Jumilla.
The more adventurous can paddle a canoe or go rafting on the River Segura, go walking, cycling or horse riding. Others may prefer Aqualandia or Aquapark La Marina, a beach, golf, tennis, table tennis, 5-a-side football or boules. However, for those wishing to thoroughly "chill-out", there is always simply reading a book by the pool in CasAlegria's tranquil courtyard before cooking delicious, fresh produce, bought from a local market, on our huge, traditional barbecue. It is a merely a question of taste!
