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Good place to refuel. Plenty of bars, restaurants and supermarkets

The church is located next to the Socovos Castle. It is on one floor and its ceiling has a wooden coffered ceiling of great merit. Above the main door, there is a large window. Above this, under a pediment with the anagram of Jesus Christ, the Cross of the Order of Santiago is carved, along with two pilgrim shells and the date 1590. In the past, the church had an organ similar to that of the Church of Liétor, but unfortunately it was destroyed during the Spanish Civil War.

Socovos Castle, also known as Encomienda Castle, is a historical jewel that stands in the Sierra de Moratalla. It is located on the outskirts of the current town of Socovos, on a rock that overlooks the old town and next to the Old Church. Inside, the remains of the church, the keep, the cistern to collect rainwater and even a dungeon are preserved. Originally, the population was located on this elevation, but after the border danger receded, it moved to the valley.

During the Corpus Christi celebration, the people of Elche decorate their streets, drawing immense carpets made with sawdust of different colors. If you have the opportunity to visit Elche de la Sierra on these dates, you will surely take away a nice memory.

It is a charming municipality located at the foot of the mountain. It has several restaurants, where you can recharge your batteries and there is the possibility of lodging. It is a very quiet place, ideal for resting and spending a pleasant afternoon.

The name of the viewpoint comes from the Carthaginian general Amílcar Barca, father of the great Aníbal Barca, who could have fought the battle that cost him his life in this area. But this is not the most important thing, but the views that will leave you speechless. The viewpoint has a recreational area.

Elche de la Sierra, although it is a small municipality (it has 3,500 inhabitants) is well known for the "Alfombras de Serrín" party that is celebrated the night before Corpus Christi, making carpets out of sawdust and shavings, obtaining incredible mosaics or portraits of religious figures. . The festival attracts many tourists and was declared in 2014 of National Tourist Interest.

Elche de la Sierra, although it is a small municipality (it has 3,500 inhabitants) is well known for the “Alfombras de Serrín” party that is celebrated the night before Corpus Christi, making carpets out of sawdust and shavings, obtaining incredible mosaics or portraits of religious figures. . The festival attracts many tourists and was declared in 2014 of National Tourist Interest.