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Places in Spain - Sax, Costa Blanca

 

Sax is a small inland town in the province of Alicante and the region of Valencia. Idealspain visited Sax in February 2011 on a day that coincided with the major fiesta of the Moors and Christians. We loved everything about Sax. It's a beautiful place with stunning architecture and the most wonderful people.


There's no doubt that the picturesque town of Sax is best known for its castle. The Castillo de Sax towers above the town and can be seen for miles. Much of the castle dates from the tenth century although the Levante Tower was added in the 12th century. The castle looks as though it were built yesterday. If you can manage the steep climb the views are superb.

Sax Castle
 
Sax Ermita
The small church that stands at the foot of the castle
 
The streets of Sax
The narrow streets of Sax
 
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What to see in Sax

Modern-day Sax is a typical town with all the modern facilities you could require. The Centro Historico is the place to see some of the best monuments in the area. Many of the steep, narrow streets have retained their Moorish styles.

 

The Parish Church of our Lady of the Assumption

This superb building dates from between 1530 and 1550 however it was extended in around 1789.

The Ermita de San Blas

This stands in the main town square.

Sax church

Calle Mayor

This old streets in Sax dates from the q6th century and is the location of the old city walls.

In this street you can find the House of Inquisition and the first bakery in Sax.


How to get to Sax

Sax is located at the side of the A31 that runs south to Murcia. It can also be accessed by the CV80 from Alcoy. As you head north on the A31, Sax is on your left and accessed by a slip road. As you enter Sax, at the first roundabout, the new town is to your left and the historic centre is to your right. There are a couple of small car parks but ample on-street parking.


Fiestas in Sax

At the beginning of February, Sax celebrates the Moors and Christians with almost a week of celebrations. These include a march and battle through the narrow streets of the historic centre.

 

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Video and photographs of the Moors and Christians in Sax (2011)

 

 

Moors and Christians in Sax

 


Nearby to Sax

You could visit Villena, a nearby town with an equally stunning castle, slightly north of Sax on the A31.

Novelda and Elda are a couple of kilometres south of Sax and Alcoy is to the east.

The nearest major city is Alicante, then Murcia.


 

The Climate in Sax and the Costa Blanca

The area has a good climate that is pleasant most of the year and the average annual temperature is 18º. The humidity here is low and is especially good for sufferers of arthritis.

 

Average monthly temperatures on the Costa Blanca (approx.)
January 13º C  
February 14º C
Sunshine Costa Blanca
March 17º C
April 17º C
May 21º C
June 25º C
July 25,5º C
August 28º C
September 24,5º C
October 22º C
November 17º C
December 13º C

 

 

 
 
     
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