Crevillent

Crevillent or Crevillente (in Spanish) is a town located in the comarca of Baix Vinalopó, in the Valencian Country, Spain, lying at the foot of the Serra de Crevillent . It has an area of 103.3 km² and, according to the 2003 census, a total population of 26,260 inhabitants.

The terrain is dry, and its main vegetation is composed by carob trees, almond trees, olive trees and esparto. At present, Crevillent has the most important industry of carpets in Spain.

The town was probably settled by Romans. In 1263, during the period known as Reconquista, James I of Aragon liberated the city from the Moors.

The most important tourist places of the city are the Catholic church of Mare de Déu de Betlem and a museum with works of Mariano Benlliure , a Valencian sculptor. It is also remarkable its Moros i Cristians festival.

External Links

• Ajuntament de Crevillent, Town Hall; in Spanish and Catalan.