Aspe facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aspe
Town
Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Socorro (17th century).
Coat of arms
Aspe Location in Spain
Country	Spain
Autonomous community	Valencian community
Province	Alicante
Comarca	Vinalopó Medio
Judicial party	Novelda
Area
• Total	69.79 km2 (26.95 sq mi)
Elevation	241 m (791 ft)
Population  (2018)
• Total	20,537
• Density	294.269/km2 (762.15/sq mi)
Demonyms	Aspenses, Aspencs
Postcode	03680
Language	Spanish

Aspe is a lively town and a municipality in Spain. It is located in the Alicante province, within an area called Vinalopó Mitjà.

This town sits in the beautiful valley of the Vinalopó river. It's about 25 kilometers (15 miles) away from Alicante city. Aspe's economy is strong, focusing on making textiles (like fabrics) and footwear (shoes). People also do a lot of farming here, growing tasty vegetables and fruits.

Aspe is especially famous for a special kind of grape. These grapes are eaten all over Spain at midnight on New Year's Eve. People eat one grape for each chime of the clock as it strikes 12, welcoming the new year!

The town has a small number of people from other countries, mainly from the Netherlands and England. The local way of speaking Spanish, called Castilian, is known for dropping the "s" sound and using seseo (where 'c' and 'z' sound like 's').

Fun Traditions and Festivals

Aspe is full of exciting traditions. During the summer, the town hosts big parties and festivals called fiestas. Every two years, a special event takes place when La Virgen De Las Nieves, who is the town's patron saint, visits Aspe. This is a very important celebration for the people of Aspe.

Places to Explore in Aspe

Aspe has many interesting places to visit. You can learn about its history and see beautiful buildings.

Historical Center

• The casco antiguo is the old part of town. It has narrow streets and historic buildings that tell stories of the past.

Religious Sites

• The Basilica of Nuestra Señora del Socorro is a very old church. It was started in 1602 and is a beautiful example of old architecture.

Important Buildings

• The Town Hall is where the local government works. This building is also very old, dating back to the 17th century.

Ancient Fortifications

• The Castillo del Río is a walled settlement. It's located about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) outside the main town. This ancient site shows how people lived and defended themselves long ago.

Local History Museum

• The Municipal Historical Museum is a great place to learn more about Aspe's past. It has exhibits that show the town's history and culture.

Famous People from Aspe

Aspe is home to several notable people, especially in the world of sports.

Footballers

• Samu Martínez (born 1994) is a professional footballer.
• Alfredo Juan Mayordomo (born 1984) is also a professional footballer.
• Manuel Castellano Castro (born 1989) is another well-known footballer.

Actors

• Antonio Prieto (1905–1965) was a famous character actor.

See also

In Spanish: Aspe para niños