Pedreguer | |
Pushpin Map: | Spain Province of Alicante#Spain Valencia#Spain |
Pushpin Map Caption: | Location in Spain |
Subdivision Type: | Country |
Subdivision Type1: | Autonomous community |
Subdivision Type2: | Province |
Subdivision Name2: | Alicante |
Subdivision Type3: | Comarca |
Subdivision Name3: | Marina Alta |
Subdivision Type4: | Judicial district |
Subdivision Name4: | Dénia |
Coordinates: | 38.7933°N 0.0342°W |
Elevation M: | 83 |
Area Total Km2: | 30.3 |
Population Demonym: | Pedreguerense Pedreguero, ra |
Population Density Km2: | auto |
Timezone: | CET |
Utc Offset: | +1 |
Timezone Dst: | CEST |
Utc Offset Dst: | +2 |
Postal Code Type: | Postal code |
Postal Code: | 03750 |
Area Code Type: | Dialling code |
Leader Title: | Mayor |
Leader Name: | Sergi Ferrús Peris |
Leader Party: | Compromís |
Pedreguer (peðɾeˈɣeɾ/, pronounced as /es/) is a town and municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta in the province of Alicante, Spain. The town is situated at the foot of the Muntanya Gran and close to the two larger coastal towns of Dénia and Xàbia. It has a population of 7097 (as of 2008). It is also close to the Jalon Valley which is famous for its springtime almond tree blossom.[1]
Pedreguer Rastro is a sort of flea market in the town. Sunday morning is flea market day. Held on the polygons where people flock from all over the Costa Blanca to buy and sell produce, clothing, gifts, home made jams, chutneys and much more.
On Saturday mornings there is a farmers market held in the town.
The main high street has a church, police station, and town hall.
A Sports centre is located on the polygons with an outdoor swimming pool and other sports facilities.
La Sella resort comes under Pedreguer town which has a golf course, tennis club and local bars and restaurants.
Fiestas in Pedreguer include bull runs to firework displays.
Local beaches include Denia, El Verger, Els Poblets and Oliva.