Pinoso, or as it is also known Pinos is nestled in amongst mountains
right on the Murcia/Alicante border at a position 450 meters above sea
level, it became independent from Monóvar in 1826 and is a prosperous
town primarily active in vine monoculture and the extraction of salt and
marble. The countryside of its extensive district provides a contrast
between the green pine groves of the Sierra del Coto and the white limey
soil of vineyards growing the Monastrell grape and produce highly-rated
red wines. Rosé, white and Fondillón dessert wines are also
produced and form part of the 'denominación de origen' wine area
of Alicante. The Bodega Co-operative Wine cellar has a storage capacity
of 14,000,000 litres. Pinoso produces and extracts salt, which is then
processed and marketed by Torrevieja. The town also extracts marble to
be worked by the inhabitants of Novelda.
Major festivals are celebrated in August and this is a week not to be
missed, 1st - 10th, the whole town takes it as an excuse to basically
close up and make merry, a fantastic insight into "real Spanish life".
In February, the 'Día del Villazgo' fair is held to commemorate
its independence as a municipality. Pinoso is approx 24km from the local
Spar town, Fortuna, here you will find the steam rooms and water therapy
services, swimming pools, hot springs and massage facilities. Also some
very interesting scenery, rather like a lunar landscape.
Market day in Pinoso town is Saturday.
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