A-Z  TOWNS-CITIES IN SPAIN

Off the beaten track lies the mountain village of Jijona (pop 7,600).  Jijona has a history dating back to pre Roman after the Roman occupation it was invaded by the Moors until it was liberated in 1258 during the Christian re conquest of Spain. The remains of a Moorish castle  " La Torre Grossa" are still intact. Because of its mountainous location , there are fantastic views across to the coast.  At Christmas in most of Spain, a nougaty  chewy bar  made from honey and almonds is offered as a treat much as Turkish delight is in the u.k.  This sweet treat is known as Turron and Jijona is where it comes from.  There is even a museum dedicated to the production of Turron. I would recommend Jijona, only as part of a wider trip around the area which could take in some other villages and not as a specific destination.

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