L'Alfàs del Pi
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L'Alfàs del Pi is a Valencian town and municipality located in the comarca of Marina Baixa, in the province of Alicante, Spain, lying at the foot of Sierra Helada. L'Alfàs del Pi has an area of 19.3 km2 and, according to the 2003 census, a total population of 15,848 inhabitants, most of them foreigners, many of whom are mostly of Scandinavian, Dutch or English origin. It has the second biggest concentration of Norwegian residents abroad. The economy of L'Alfàs del Pi is mainly based on tourism. The most important monument in the city is the Catholic church of Cristo del Buen Acierto, built in 1784. The town's symbol is a pine tree, that can be found in the church square. It is home to a nationally renownd film festival which runs each year.
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L'Alfàs del Pi | Altea | Beniardà | Benidorm | Benifato | Benimantell | Bolulla | Callosa d'En Sarrià | Confrides | Finestrat | El Castell de Guadalest | La Nucia | Orxeta | Polop | Relleu | Sella | Tàrbena | La Vila Joiosa |
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