Busot facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Busot
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 Busot
Location in Province of Alicante
Busot
Location in Valencian Community
Busot
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencia |
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| Province | Alicante | ||
| Comarca | Alacantí | ||
| Judicial district | Sant Vicent del Raspeig | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 33.84 km2 (13.07 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 326 m (1,070 ft) | ||
| Population
(2018)
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| • Total | 2,925 | ||
| • Density | 86.436/km2 (223.87/sq mi) | ||
| Demonym(s) | Busoter, busotera | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
03111
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| Official language(s) | Valencian | ||
Busot is a small town in Spain. It is located in the Valencian Community, which is a region on the eastern coast of Spain. Busot is part of the Alicante province and the Alacantí area. It is a lovely place known for its natural beauty and interesting history.
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Fun Festivals in Busot
Busot is famous for its lively Moros i Cristians (Moors and Christians) festivals. These celebrations happen every year. They take place from Friday to Monday, on the weekend right after Easter weekend.
What are Moors and Christians Festivals?
These festivals are a big part of Spanish culture. They remember historical events from long ago. People dress up in amazing costumes. They act out battles between the Moors and the Christians. It's a colorful and exciting event with parades and music.
Discover the Canelobre Cave
Near the village of Busot, you can find the incredible Canelobre Cave. This cave is one of the biggest in all of Spain. It is huge, with a volume of over 80,000 cubic meters!
Exploring the Cave's Wonders
The Canelobre Cave is also one of the most visited caves in the Valencian Community. Inside, you can see amazing rock formations. These formations look like giant stalactites and stalagmites. They have been forming for thousands of years.
Views from the Cave
From the cave, you can enjoy fantastic views. You can look down the valley towards the coast. The coastal town of El Campello is visible from here. It's a great spot for taking photos.
A Cave with a Secret Past
The caves, also called cuevas, have an interesting history. During a big war in the 1930s, the caves were used for a special purpose. For about five years, they were a secret workshop. Workers built and repaired important aircraft engines there. This helped a lot during that time.
Visiting the Canelobre Cave Today
After the war, the caves were opened to the public. This happened in 1965. Now, visitors can explore this natural wonder. It's a unique experience to walk through such a massive and historic cave. You can learn about its geology and its past.
See also
In Spanish: Busot para niños
