Tollos facts for kids

A beautiful view of Tollos

Tollos is a small, quiet village located in the beautiful region of Comtat, which is part of Alicante in the Valencia area of Spain. It's like a small town (a municipality) within a larger district (a comarca). The name Tollos is pronounced like TOH-yos in both Valencian and Spanish.

Where is Tollos?

Tollos sits high up in the mountains, about 780 meters (2,559 feet) above sea level. This gives it amazing views of the surrounding area. The village is part of the El Comtat region in the Province of Alicante.

What's the Weather Like?

The weather in Tollos is typically Mediterranean. This means it gets lots of sunshine, usually around 300 sunny days each year!

• Spring and Autumn: These seasons are very pleasant, with comfortable temperatures.
• Summer: Summers can be quite hot, with average temperatures reaching about 34°C (93°F).
• Winter: Winters are mild during the day, around 15°C (59°F). Nights can get cooler, dropping to about 6 or 7°C (43-45°F).

Life in the Village

Tollos is a very small village. There are about 54 homes, but usually only around 12 people live there all the time. During the COVID pandemic, this number went up to about 24 people.

Village Services

Even though it's small, the village has some helpful services:

• Food: There isn't a shop in Tollos. Instead, a baker, butcher, and grocer visit regularly throughout the week.
• Healthcare: A doctor comes to the village twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays. You don't need an appointment to see them.
• Pharmacy: The pharmacy also opens on Mondays and Thursdays.

Summer Fun

During the summer months, more families come to Tollos. They enjoy the peaceful mountain life. The village pool opens, and there's even a pool bar for refreshments.

History and Culture

Much of the area around Tollos was settled again by people from Majorca. This happened after the Moors, who were people from North Africa, left Spain in 1492. The main language spoken in this region is Valencian. However, Spanish is also commonly used.

Farming in Tollos

The main crops grown in Tollos are almonds and olives. In the nearby valleys, people also grow cherries. However, many fields are not being farmed anymore. This is because the people who live in the village are getting older, and fewer young people are working in agriculture.

See also

In Spanish: Tollos para niños