Hidden in Villena (Alicante) is the most important golden dish in Spain and one of the largest sets of prehistoric goldsmithing in Europe.

This extraordinary treasure, found in Villena in December 1963, consists of a royal set of dishes made up of sixty gold pieces (mostly bowls, bracelets and bottles), together with three silver bottles, an iron bracelet, an ornate iron top trimmed with gold and an amber-gold button.

Visit this over 3 000 year old treasure the ‘El tesoro de Villena’, at its permanent exhibition at the José María Soler Archaeological Museum in Villena.

Timetable (reopening 06/14/2024)

• Tuesday to Sunday: from 11:00 to 14:00.
• Thursday: from 17:00 to 19:00.

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Find one of the best itinerant food and drinks fairs with live music and activities from Friday 1 to Sunday 3 April in Villena’s Paseo Chapí.

Entrance to the ‘food truck’ fair is free of charge and there will be trucks from different countries.

This amazing street food market offers a varied gastronomic offer at affordable prices.

There will be a live music as well as activities for kids.

Timetable

• Friday: from 18:00 to 00:00.
• Saturday: from 12:00 to 00:00.
• Sunday: from 12:00 to 19:00.

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Come and discover this innovative winery located in the municipality of Villena.

The vineyard occupies 52 hectares, most of which are monastrell grapes, the native grape of Alicante, aged over 30 years old.

With your guided tour you will discover the history of the winery and the singularity that surrounds it, as the beauty of the landscape, the curious winemaking process and its facilities make “Sierra Salinas” a place worth visiting for wine lovers.

Choose one of the different options to visit the winery and taste its exclusive wines: complex, delicate and with excellent flavours.

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Visit “Bodegas Francisco Gómez” facilities, olive groves and vineyards located in an incomparable setting in the Alicante town of Villena.

These modern facilities are at an old winery where wine was already produced in the 18th century, the bodega is now a benchmark in Alicante for agricultural production and innovation. Quality, sustainability and respect for the land and the environment are paramount.

Immerse yourself in this exciting culture and discover the Francisco Gómez wines, full of life, nature, passion and tradition.

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Timetable (prior reservation required)

• Monday to Friday: at 10:00, at 11:00, at 12:00, at 15:00 and at 16:00.
• Saturdays: at 10:00, at 11:00 and at 12:00.
• Sundays: closed.

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Villena, a date back to the Middle Ages with this festivity, declared of Provincial Tourist Interest, will be on from 6 to 8 March in the Rabal district of the Alicante town Villena.

The townspeople are in charge of decorating the streets near the castle for the event, dressing up in medieval costumes while the festivity is on and organising a wide range of activities such as parades, competitions, workshops, concerts or shows.

This type of event wouldn’t be complete without a Medieval Market, this year’s one will have more than 160 stands with participants from all over Spain.

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This weekend, 17-19 January, marks the celebration of this festivity in many Costa Blanca towns.

One of the most curious traits of this festival, also known as San Antón, is the blessings of pets and other animals.

Fire also plays a key role with mascletás (load explosions), fireworks and bonfires. In addition, music, parades and traditional meals are a must in the celebrations.

Among the many celebrations, the ones in Canals, Valencia, Alicante, Mutxamel, Sagunto, Benissa, Pego, Teulada and Villena stand out.

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The fair will takes place from 27 to 29 September at Villena’s ‘Recinto Ferial’ (exhibition centre).

This is an experiential space, aiming at showcasing local commerce, agriculture, motor, marketing, leisure and tourism opportunities.

Stands, tastings, talks, music, exhibitions, activities and workshops will serve to show visitors the products and services offered by local and regional institutions, companies and associations.

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‘Rabolagartija Festival 2019’ takes place on August 15th, 16 and 17 in Villena’s municipal sports area.

The festival continues to grow adding more musical styles, groups and fun packed days with over 40 hours of uninterrupted live music.

Enjoy reggae, funk, hip-hop, ska, rock and other varied mixed styles with groups such as Morat, La Pegatina, Rozalén, Natos y Waor, Gogol Bordello, Dubiola Kolektiv, SFDK y La M.O.D.A.

The festival site is also really nice with swimming pools, wooded areas and large open areas to rest with two option to camp; either by paying a fee to have a place in the shade or other free spots.

Entrance tickets include surveiled parking, use of toilets, showers and an economically priced 24-hour bar service.

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The event is on from 1 to 7 April at the JC Ferrero – Equelite academy in Villena.

This is the second edition of ATP Challenger tournament. This edition well-known players such as Tommy Robredo and Pablo Andújar (reigning champion).

Seven intense days of tennis and activities for all publics including courses, technical days, clinics, training sessions and exhibition matches.

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Equélite Golf offers all the fcilities needed to enjoy the practice of golf.

The 9-hole course has dual-outputs in every hole that turns it into 18 distinctive holes for the game.

In Equélite Golf are two large lakes that determine the route, although the difficulty of the course is not only the lakes, but also the numerous sand traps in strategic places, that add and extra level of difficulty, making it both fun, and a constant challenge for players.

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