Bocairent

Bocairent stands on a hillside in the Vall d’Albaida, with a medieval old quarter of narrow lanes and stepped passages. Across the rock face, the Covetes dels Moros are small chambers cut into the cliff and one of the place’s most distinctive sights. The setting makes a walk through the old town as memorable as a visit to an individual monument. The village also has a bullring carved into rock. Bocairent suits travellers interested in built heritage and inland scenery, not a beach holiday. Expect uneven streets and changes in level; check how visits to the caves are arranged before you go, since access is not the same as an ordinary street walk.