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Pedreguer is close to the beaches of Javea and Denia yet it is away from the maddening crowds and so it makes for a good holiday location if you want to enjoy the northern Costa Blanca. Pedreguer is surrounded by orange groves and vineyards and a trip inland to the Jalon Valley or Orba Valley is highly recommended.
Pedreguer also benefits from being just off the A-7 motorway (autovia) so Alicante airport to the south or Valencia airport to the north are both just about an hour's drive.
It is the gateway to the beautiful Orba Valley famous for its orange groves. Pedreguer has a sports centre and a culture centre that stages many exhibitions and acts. In the summer month of July Pedreguer holds fiestas dedicated to Sant Bonaventura with bull-running throughout the town. Pedreguer also hosts the fiestas of Sant Blai and Sant Antoni.
Pedreguer is a typical Spanish market town located at the foot of the Muntanya Gran. The village is surrounded by abundant agricultural farming land on which fruits and vegetables are grown. The village also specializes in the manufacturing of bags, hats and leather goods. This is an original village - many of the facades of the houses are painted in vivid colours, which give the village a lively appearance.
Around the main square we can see some of the most beautiful 19th Century facades as well as “Els Porxes”: the market square is covered with Arabic tiles and constructed with cast-iron pillars and wooden beams.
Pedreguer offers visitors the chance to take a walk through the town centre and discover beautiful ancient buildings such as the parish church of Santa Cruz (16th century), inside is the Grenzig organ, made recently by the German master Gerhard Grenzig.
Outside the town centre there is the Sant Blai chapel, from which we can see the Segaria mountain range, the Montgo Nature Park and La Sella with the five star Marriott Hotel with golf course designed by Jose Olazabal.
Driving up to Monte Pedreguer there are many beautiful views. Look out for the " Mirador" signs wherever you go as there is sure to be a spectacular view with great photo opportunities.
From the Mirabarques observation point we can enjoy panoramic views of Pedreguer town, Denia and Javea.
For those of you who like to shop Pedreguer has something to offer everyone. Those who like a bargain can make their way to the Rastro market and car boot held every Sunday. As mentioned before Pedreguer is famous for its leather goods, bags and hats.
PEDREGUER FIESTAS/FESTIVALS
Part of the Spanish way of life are the fiestas or festivals which everybody looks forward to. Pedreguer is no slouch in the fiesta stakes when it comes to what their town can offer at various times of the year.
Every New Year the festival season begins with Reyes Magos, Cavalcade of the Three Kings. This festival starts on the 5th of January. It is the day that the Spanish traditionally celebrate their Christmas.
On the 17th of January the people of Pedreguer celebrate the Fiestas of San Antonio Abad, with pilgrimage, blessing of animals and popular celebrations.
On the 3rd of February there is a religious festival - the Festival of Sant Blai, with exit of the traditional "porrat", sport events and concerts.
Pedreguer's festivities wouldn't be complete without the annual Carnival which lasts from February 20 - 27 . It includes many Fancy Dress Parades and street dancing, with the burial and "Cremá" (burning) of the Sardine.
During the month of July
In honour of San Buenaventura 10 days of festivities are held usually at the beginning of the month with many Concerts (Pop, Rock and others) and organised activities including Bull running through the streets and Fireworks. From 15-16 July is the festival of the Moors and Christians with spectacular costumes and music.
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