Xixona Area Description

About 20 km north of Alicante lies the city of Jijona or Xixona in Valencian. It lies in a mountain range with panaromic views. There are roughly 7,500 residents and it is renowned for its turron. This specialty, made of sugar, honey, almonds and eggs is the most typical sweet eaten during christmas. The area is approximately a 15 minute drive to Alicante beaches and marinas.

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