Río Polop
Río Polop is a stream in Alcoy, Alicante, Valencian Community. Río Polop is situated nearby to the locality Cocentaina, as well as near the region Valle de Travadell.Places of Interest
Highlights include Palace of the Counts of Cocentaina and Cocentaina Castle.
Palace of the Counts of Cocentaina
Manor estate
Photo: José Ramón Gisbert, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Palace of the Counts of Cocentaina, located in the municipality of Cocentaina, Alicante, Spain, is a 14th-century medieval building. This building originated as an old fortress with four halls and four towers on donjons crowned by merlons.
Cocentaina Castle
Castle
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The Castle of Cocentaina, located in the municipality of Cocentaina, Alicante, Spain, is a 14th-century medieval building which stands on a rocky mound of 765 m.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cocentaina and L’Alqueria d’Asnar.
Cocentaina
Photo: Mersault32, CC BY-SA 3.0 es.
Cocentaina is a town of 11,500 people in Alicante. It is known primarily for its textile industry, and tourists flock to experience its two festivals, both of them originating in the Middle Ages and declared 'Festivals of National Tourist Interest'.
L’Alqueria d’Asnar
Village
Photo: Coentor, CC BY-SA 3.0.
L'Alqueria d'Asnar is a municipality in the comarca of Comtat in the Valencian Community, Spain. L’Alqueria d’Asnar is situated 3½ km north of Río Polop.
Benillup
Village
Photo: Joanbanjo, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Benillup is a municipality in the comarca of Comtat in the Valencian Community, Spain. Benillup is situated 4½ km east of Río Polop.
Río Polop
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Rio Polop”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Alcoy, Alicante, Valencian Community, Eastern Spain, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
38.74096° or 38° 44′ 28″ northLongitude
-0.4255° or 0° 25′ 32″ westElevation
407 metres (1,335 feet)Open location code
8CCXPHRF+9RGeoNames ID
2512426
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