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Aielo de Rugat

This agricultural village is located on the northern slopes of the Sierra del Benicadell range. It belongs to the administrative region of La Vall d’Albaida.

Gastronomy:

Baked rice, paella, “arroz caldoso” (rice with broth), rice “amb fesols i penques” and “olles” (stews), as well as sweets such as “carquinyols” madeleines, roly-poly and sweet potato cakes.

Places of interest:

There are several natural sites of interest within the municipality, such as “La Fuente de Perrí” and “Las Pozas”.

Rugat /Ayelo Castle

Festivities:

The village has two main festivities. On 16th and 17th January, Saint Anthony the Abbott’s Day is celebrated with bonfires, an open-air dinner and the blessing of animals.

And on 15th August, Our Lady of August is celebrated with religious acts, street dances and other recreational events.