Cocentaina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cocentaina
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 Cocentaina
Location in Province of Alicante
Cocentaina
Location in Valencian Community
Cocentaina
Location in Spain
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| Country |  Spain |
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| Autonomous community |  Valencian Community |
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| Province | Alicante | |
| Comarca | Comtat | |
| Judicial district | Cocentaina | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 52.94 km2 (20.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 430 m (1,410 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 11,456 | |
| • Density | 216.396/km2 (560.46/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Contestà, contestana | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
03820
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| Official language(s) | Valencian and Castillian | |
Cocentaina is a town and municipality in Spain. It is located in the Comtat area, which is part of the Alicante province. This town is nestled between the beautiful Serra de Mariola national park and the Serpis river.
Cocentaina is a great spot for both road and mountain biking. Many professional cycling teams, like Astana, train on its roads. Some of these roads have even been used in the famous Vuelta a España cycling race.
The main way people in Cocentaina earn a living is through the textile industry. This means they make a lot of clothes and fabrics.
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Cool Places to See in Cocentaina
Cocentaina has many interesting old buildings and natural spots to visit.
- The convents of Saint Clare and Saint Francis are from the 16th century.
- The Catholic church of L'Assumpció is another important building.
- The Palace of the Counts of Cocentaina is a grand historical palace.
- You can also explore the old Cocentaina Castle.
- The Serra Mariola Natural Park offers amazing nature and outdoor activities.
Fun Events and Festivals
Cocentaina is famous for two big events that attract many visitors every year.
- The Moros i cristians festival is a lively celebration. It started way back in 1586.
- The Fira de Tots Sants (which means "All Saints Fair") is another popular event.
Famous People from Cocentaina
Many talented people come from Cocentaina, including:
- David Belda, a professional cyclist.
- Nicolás Borrás, a Spanish Renaissance painter and monk.
- Timoteo Briet Montaud, an architect known for his art nouveau designs.
- Natxo Insa, a professional footballer.
- José Luis Moltó, a Spanish volleyball player.
- Lucas Torró, another professional footballer.
- Rafael Valls, also a professional cyclist.
See also
- In Spanish: Cocentaina para niños
