{"id":69115,"date":"2021-07-23T08:30:41","date_gmt":"2021-07-23T08:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turisme.dival.es\/destino\/algar-de-palancia\/"},"modified":"2022-05-16T11:51:56","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T11:51:56","slug":"algar-de-palancia","status":"publish","type":"destino","link":"https:\/\/turisme.dival.es\/en\/destino\/algar-de-palancia\/","title":{"rendered":"Algar de Pal\u00e0ncia"},"featured_media":0,"template":"","situacion":[2054,1961],"class_list":["post-69115","destino","type-destino","status-publish","hentry","situacion-algar-de-palancia-en","situacion-el-camp-de-morvedre-en"],"acf":{"titulo":"Algar de Pal\u00e0ncia","subtitulo":"","situacion":"","banner":[{"imagen_banner":1501,"video_del_banner":null}],"descripcion":"Due to the location of Algar, the municipality is rich in natural landscapes and recreational areas, such as that located in the area known as \u201cEls Planets\u201d, which is equipped with facilities for making paella, stone benches, tables and running water, making it ideal for spending a great day in the country. Another recreational area is to be found at\u201d La Presa de Algar\u201d, offering excellent views over the Algar dam and equipped with a playground and a garden area.","galeria-poblacion":"","descripcion_2":"

Gastronomy:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nParish Church of Our Lady of Mercy, dating from 18th-century, Baroque style. It has a single nave with side chapels between the buttresses and a rectangular presbytery.\u00a0Torre Arabic<\/em>\u00a0(now the Town Hall), is a 13th-century Arabic watchtower that was restored and converted into the town hall in 1983. The present Culture Centre is located in the former residence of the Baron de Algar. The building also houses the offices of the local irrigation community. The most notable buildings include the \u201cJoaquin Rodrigo\u201d Municipal Auditorium and the Calvary, which is located outside the village. The municipality of Algar is full of wide open natural spaces and leisure and recreational areas. The most notable is known as \u201cLes Planets\u201d, an area perfect for enjoying nature. The second most notable area is \u201cLa Presa de Algar\u201d, offering superb views of the surrounding countryside. Lastly, mention must be made of \u201cEl Cordel de la Rambla de Azuebar\u201d, a local trail that passes through Algar de Pal\u00e1ncia. It consists of about 5 km of very quiet landscapes.\r\n

Places of interest:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nParish Church of Our Lady of Mercy, dating from 18th-century, Baroque style. It has a single nave with side chapels between the buttresses and a rectangular presbytery.\u00a0Torre Arabic<\/em>\u00a0(now the Town Hall), is a 13th-century Arabic watchtower that was restored and converted into the town hall in 1983. The present Culture Centre is located in the former residence of the Baron de Algar. The building also houses the offices of the local irrigation community. The most notable buildings include the \u201cJoaquin Rodrigo\u201d Municipal Auditorium and the Calvary, which is located outside the village. The municipality of Algar is full of wide open natural spaces and leisure and recreational areas. The most notable is known as \u201cLes Planets\u201d, an area perfect for enjoying nature. The second most notable area is \u201cLa Presa de Algar\u201d, offering superb views of the surrounding countryside. Lastly, mention must be made of \u201cEl Cordel de la Rambla de Azuebar\u201d, a local trail that passes through Algar de Pal\u00e1ncia. It consists of about 5 km of very quiet landscapes.\r\n

Festivities:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\nFestivities are held in late January in honour of Saint Anthony. Following local tradition, the local priest blesses animals and at night a large bonfire is lit in Plaza Mayor, where the townsfolk and visitors roast meat and sausages (distributed by the Village Council). The week of bull-running festivities (bous al carrer<\/em>) is held the third week of August. The first week of August sees the celebration of a cultural and sports week. Sports competitions, exhibitions of crafts, dramatic productions, etc., are organized. The village\u2019s festivities are held in September. Bull-running festivities are held during the first weekend. The following weekend sees the celebrations in honour of the village\u2019s patron saint, Saint Peter Nolasco, and the festivities held in honour of the Virgin of Mercy. The streets are decorated, the municipal band animates the parade and High Mass is held. Following Mass, portions of \u201cpa beneit\u201d (blessed bread) are distributed and a traditional \u201cmasclet\u00e0\u201d fireworks display is launched. At lunchtime, the traditional \u201ccaldera\u201d stew is served, and at night a procession is held during which the locals that accompany the statue wear traditional \u201cTurquet\u201d costumes. At night there are fireworks and a traditional Manila Shawl Dance. Sunday is the Day of the Dead, and amusement rides for the little ones are installed.","color":"#9b861b","fiestas":null,"gastronomia":null,"mas_informacion":null,"turist-info":[{"nombre_oficina":"Tourist Info Sagunt","datos_oficina":"Plaza Cronista Chabret S\/N 46500 Sagunt\/Sagunto\r\nPhone: 962655859 \u2013 962662213\r\nFax: 962662677\r\nMail: sagunto@touristinfo.net\r\nWeb: http:\/\/turismo.sagunto.es\/\r\nOpening hours:\r\nFrom Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 15:00 and from 16:00 to 18:30. Sat and Sun: from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m."}],"turist-info_rel":75498,"descargables":null,"localizacion_mapa":"