| Algorfa is another of the Vega Baja villages located in | | | | villages it is the centre of the community the location |
| lush and fertile countryside on the banks of the | | | | of many festivals, fiestas and local activities, |
| Segura river. It has a mountainous backdrop but still | | | | especially during the summer months. There are a |
| enjoys panoramic views of the Mediterranean sea. | | | | few bars and restaurants but Algorfa is not a bustling |
| Algorfa has a wonderful climate with over 300 days | | | | place, more of a peaceful retreat. |
| of sunshine each year, an average temperature in | | | | For those with a little more energy Algorfa also |
| the region of 19 degrees centigrade and very little | | | | boasts a recreation centre with sport facilities |
| rainfall the Segura valley typically having the least | | | | including tennis, swimming, squash and five-a-side |
| rainfall in the whole of Spain. The economy of the | | | | football. There is also a popular Sunday market with |
| village depends mostly on citrus farming primarily | | | | plenty of bargains to be found. |
| oranges and lemons, the trees of which stretch for | | | | Places of interest around Algorfa are the 19th |
| miles around, lining every road. Algorfa is a typical | | | | century neo-gothic church (located just outside the |
| Spanish village full of tradition and culture. It is a small | | | | village on the road to Benejuzar). Within walking |
| village having a population of around 1,800. | | | | distance of the town is the famous La Finca Golf |
| Early artefacts show that there were settlers in the | | | | Club with it's Par 72, eighteen hole championship golf |
| area of Algorfa as long ago as 3,000 BC. Human | | | | course, opened in 2001 and designed by Jose |
| remains from the Neolithic period were found by a | | | | Gancedo. |
| Jesuit archaeologist in 1903. | | | | Also worth a visit while in the area is the bustling |
| The municipality of Algorfa was founded by a | | | | town of Torrevieja with its lively promenade, |
| privilege granted in 1328 by king Alfonso II and it | | | | impressive marina, its many shops and restaurants, |
| became a part of the Kingdom of Valencia. The | | | | including the brand new Habaneros shopping centre |
| original village consisted of 15 homes housing 15 | | | | and its massive Friday market the biggest for 100 |
| families. The privilege stood until after the War of | | | | km and very busy. |
| Succession 1714 when it was withdrawn by by Felipe | | | | Algorfa is a wonderful location for leisure pursuits |
| V. It was however restored before the end of the | | | | especially walking and cyling and the nearest beaches |
| 18th century by Carlos IV at the request of the | | | | are just a 15 minute drive away at Guardamar del |
| Marquesses of Algorfa. During these times Algorfa | | | | Segura |
| was an extensive agricultural area. | | | | To get to Algorfa you need to take the C3321 from |
| Today the village gives a warm welcome to visitors | | | | Orihuela to Guardamar del Segura. If you are in the |
| and the inhabitants are generous and friendly. The | | | | Costa Blanca area be sure to visit Algorfa "the little |
| delightful town square houses the town hall, police | | | | village with a big welcome". Hasta luego en Algorfa. |
| station and the church and as with most Spanish | | | | |