Alcoy Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality of Spain
About Alcoy
Alcoy has been inhabited since prehistoric times. The name's etymology is unclear, but is believed to derive either from Arabic (al-Qawi– the fort/village) or from Latin (Arabic articleal+ Latincola– cultivator/inhabitant). The town in its current incarnation was formally established after the Christian reconquista in 1256, and was the setting for repeated Arab revolts. The last of these was suppressed in 1276 and is still commemorated today in the city's annual Moors and Christians festival. In the mid-19th century the city became heavily industrialized; most architecture in the centre dates from this period. Today the city is a regional commercial and financial centre.
Top Attractions in Alcoy
Explore the best things to see and do in Alcoy:
- ★Castell de Barxell
- ★Cavalcada de Reis
- ★Cementeri d'Alcoi
- ★Centre d'Informació
- ★Ermita de Sant Antoni Abat d'Alcoi
- ★Església de Santa Maria
- ★Llotja de Sant Jordi
- ★Moros i Cristians
Where to Eat in Alcoy
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Aceitunas rellenas de anchoa
- 🍴Bajoques farcides
- 🍴Borreta
- 🍴Embotits
- 🍴Lolo Restaurante
- 🍴Olleta de músic
Where to Stay in Alcoy
- 🏨Casa Bons Aires
- 🏨Hotel Reconquista
- 🏨Residencial Alcoy
- 🏨Sercotel Hotel Ciutat D'Alcoi
Alcoy Travel Guide Sections
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