Beautiful inland villages in Alicante to see with a hire car
Village tourism in Alicante is a growing trend, due to the little (or no) overcrowding, fresh air, relaxed atmosphere and the vast array of possibilities offered by the province. Mountain villages, villages surrounded by green and leafy forests, villages with castles from times gone by… you can find it all in inland Alicante. The feeling of adventure that you get from taking the car and travelling between villages, like a nomad, is incomparable, and the level of immersion in the culture of the country that the villages offer is priceless.
Any season is perfect for visiting Alicante’s beautiful inland villages with a hire car. Thanks to the pleasant climate, a hallmark of the province, and the absence of crowds of tourists in these villages (even in summer), this could be the alternative holiday experience you’ve been looking for.
Villages with a great cultural heritage
As we have already mentioned, many of Alicante’s villages still have castles, ruins or cultural remains dating back many years. An excellent example is Rojales, where we can find a group of fifteen houses excavated in caves, from around the 18th century, known as the Cuevas del Rodeo. These houses were built by excavating the land, with the extracted stone being reused to create the facades, corridors and staircases that connect the housing complex. They are now owned by the town council, which has taken care of their restoration. They have been handed over to various artists, who have painted, decorated and maintained them, with some caves being used as homes and workshops. This makes Rojales a compulsory stop on any road trip of Alicante’s beautiful inland villages with a hire car.
Another great option is Villena, which lies on the western edge of Alicante, bordering Murcia and Castilla La-Mancha. Villena stands out for its narrow streets and old houses, watched over by a huge castle known as the Castillo de la Atalaya. Villena also has cave houses with craft workshops and a museum containing archaeological collections from the area. The collection features El Tesoro, a set of 66 pieces of prehistoric crockery, of high archaeological value.
Other beautiful villages in inland Alicante with a hire car
Guadalest is a village nestled in nature, well known and full of charm. Famous in particular for being home to the Guadalest reservoir, this village also contains many wonders such as the Castles of San José and Alcozaiba, the Orduña house or the 12th century prison.
Another essential stop is Bañeres, also crowned by a medieval castle and surrounded by the Sierra de Mariola Natural Park, which contains dozens of places to visit. But if you’re really looking for a town that takes you back to the Middle Ages, Bocairent is the destination for you. It is built following the rise and fall of the mountain, creating an unmistakable old town of stone houses.
If you want to see Alicante’s beautiful inland villages by hire car, and you’re not afraid to push your legs uphill, you can’t miss Sax, Biar and Castalla. All of them are home to medieval castle on top of a mountain, all accessible and in good condition.
Of course, such a varied itinerary through the beautiful inland villages of Alicante could not be possible without a hire car. Lara Cars offers a diverse fleet, to suit all needs, and whose priority is customer safety. That’s why our quotes are fixed and include insurance without excess. What are you waiting for? Discover inland Alicante with your Lara Cars car.
