Pedreguer

Pedreguer
Coordinates: 38°47′36″N 0°2′3″E / 38.79333°N 0.03417°E / 38.79333; 0.03417Coordinates: 38°47′36″N 0°2′3″E / 38.79333°N 0.03417°E / 38.79333; 0.03417
Country	Spain
Autonomous Community	Valencia
Province	Alicante
Comarca	Marina Alta
Government
Area
• Total	29.57 km2 (11.42 sq mi)
Elevation	83 m (272 ft)
Population (2008)
• Total	7,480
• Density	250/km2 (660/sq mi)
Website	http://www1.pedreguer.es/

Pedreguer (Valencian: [peðɾeˈɣeɾ], Spanish: [peðɾeˈɣer]) is a town in the comarca of Marina Alta in the province of Alicante, Spain. The town is situated at the foot of the Muntanya Gran and close to the two larger coastal towns of Dénia and Xàbia. It has a population of 7097 (as of 2008). It is also close to the Jalon Valley which is famous for its springtime almond tree blossom.^[1]

Pedreguer Rastro is a sort of flea market in the town. Take video slide show tour

Important figures

• Celedonio Calatayud (Pedreguer, October 29, 1880 – Madrid, January 24, 1931) was a Spanish scientist and radiologist, remembered for his achievements on radiology and electrology. He pioneered the use of radiology and electrology in Europe for both diagnostics and therapeutical purposes. In 1928 he was declared favourite son of Pedreguer.

References

v t e Municipalities of Marina Alta Adsubia Alcalalí Beniarbeig Benidoleig Benigembla Benimeli Benissa Calpe Castell de Castells Dénia Gata de Gorgos Llíber Murla Ondara Orba Parcent Pedreguer Pego El Poble Nou de Benitatxell / Benitachell Els Poblets El Ràfol d'Almúnia Sagra Sanet y Negrals Senija Teulada Tormos La Vall d'Alcalà La Vall d'Ebo La Vall de Gallinera La Vall de Laguar El Verger Xàbia Xaló

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• Policia Local de Pedreguer