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The village of Sella, 16 km from the coast,
lies in the shelter of the Aitana, 1557 m, and the Puig Campana,
1408m. The water is clean and pure, the people friendly
and the views, across the almond terraces of the Sella valley, are
spectacular. Una
Bellesa d'altura..Sella is unique - 15 miles from Benidorm
and even closer to the new Terra Mitica theme park, yet the village retains its
unspoilt simplicity.
Water..Sella's pride and prime resource is its water - local springs feed our
taps and you can paddle in the pool at the Font Major or fill your bottles
at the Font d'Alcantara.
Climbing, walking, mountain biking..The famous rock climbs are about 2 miles
down the valley and Sella is at the centre of a network of roads and tracks
,perfect for the hill walker and mountain biker.
Almonds and cultivation..The surrounding mountain slopes retain
the terracing and Almond cultivation started by the Moors a thousand years
ago. Come in February and March when the hills are a glory of white and pink
blossom.
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Sella..On the steep hillside, Sella always catches the sun. The climate is
ideal - too high up the mountain for mosquitoes, but not high enough for
winter snows.
Fiesta..Sella knows how to have fun - the Fiesta Mayor , first weekend in October,
is a glorious mix of fireworks, partying and drinking. Not a lot of
sleeping, though. .
Semana Cultural..This is in mid August - rather more sedate with theatre, concerts and
other events in the Plaza Mayor.
Moros y Cristianos..Not in Sella but in Villajoiosa, 16 km down the hill on the coast, the end
of July has a week of spectacular fireworks and parades - There's a
5 in the morning invasion of the town from the sea, if you fancy a long
night of partying first!
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Languages..This is not a tourist town so don’t expect souvenir
shops or flamenco bars. You’ll hear Spanish as well as Valencian, the
local language, but English is widely understood. Attempts to speak
Spanish are appreciated—no matter how awful your accent!
Facilities..
Although Sella is small, about 600 residents, there are
6 bars and restaurants, a butcher, shops, bakeries and
a lively year round cultural life. As well as the main Fiesta in
October there’s a “cultural week” in August with theatre and music
and the village boasts a successful and busy orchestra.
Santa Maria bakery - wood fired ovens, excellent cakes and pizzas.
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