El Campello

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El Campello
Coat of arms of El Campello
Coat of Arms
Location
Coordinates : 38°25′39″N, 0°24′4″W
Time zone : CET (GMT +1)
- summer : CEST (GMT +2)
General information
Native name El Campello (Valencian)
Spanish name Campello
Administration
Country Spain
Autonomous Community Valencian Community
Province Alicante
Comarca Alacantí
Geography
Land Area 55.27 km²
Altitude 26 m AMSL
Population
Population 24,674 (2006)
Density 446 hab./km² (2006)

El Campello (Valencian) or Campello (Spanish) is a town on the Costa Blanca (White Coast) of Spain, within the Valencian Community. It is a 20-minute tram ride from Alicante. 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.

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There are archaeological remains at La Isleta, beside the harbour, where circular cabins dating back to 3000BC have been found.

El Campello Aerial image
El Campello Aerial image
Shoreline of El Campello
Shoreline of El Campello


Typical Moorish costume on the parade

Typical Christian costume on the parade

El Campello Tower

La Isleta

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