El Campello
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El Campello is a town on the Costa Blanca (White Coast) of Spain, within the region of Valencia. It is a 20 minute tram ride from Alicante. It has 23,640 inhabitants. There is a busy Marina and Fish market, where people can go and purchase freshly caught seafood.
The tower overlooking the harbour was built in the 1500s as a lookout for Berber Pirates. During the day, smoke signals warned other towers built along the coast of the pirates pending arrival, and fires were lit when it was dark.
During October of each year the town holds its Moors and Christians Festival 'Moros y Cristians' The Festival includes daily 'Battles' through the town, where Arquebuses are extensively used. There are numerous parades and late night fireworks displays. The Evening Parades through the centre of the town are resplendent with magnificent costumes.
 Typical Moorish costume on the parade |
 Typical Christian costume on the parade |
 El Campello Tower |
 La Isleta |
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There are archaeological remains at La Isleta, beside the harbour, where circular cabins dating back to 3000BC have been found.
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