Los Montesinos Nr Torrevieja Alicante Spain

Lying just north of the Torrevieja salt lake, Los Montesinos is one of the Vega Baja villages of the Southern Costa Blanca, Spain. Located in the Alicante province within the Communidad de Valencia, it is a village with a more modern feel than many of the surrounding villages.

Although Los Montesinos seems more up to date, its history goes back to Roman times, remains of a Roman village have been found and this links conveniently to the important ancient Roman road which runs through the village. The Via Augusta would have been the most important road in Spain during the Roman occupation although it is somewhat uninspiring today, looking much like any other road.

Over many centuries Los Montesinos has depended mostly on agriculture for its survival, but in recent years the modern invasion of tourism and property development seems to have taken over in importance. The village is still, however surrounded by mile upon mile of orange and lemon groves. New development of properties has brought more wealth and status to Los Montesinos and has resulted in a sizeable expat community in the village. Even so the old Spanish traditions have not been lost and the old mingles nicely with the new giving Los Montesinos a warm and friendly feel.

Part of the new feel of the village is created by the new Town Hall (Ayuntamiento), an impressive building close to the Town Square

 Fiestas in Los Montesinos - As with all Spanish villages Los Montesinos has its share of fiestas and celebrations, including the Day of Segregation (July 30th), the Virgen de Pilar (October) and the Day of Saint Cecilia (the patron saint of the village), in November.

Los Montesinos formerly came under control of the town of Almoradi but became independent in its own right in 1990.

Los Montesinos is located on the CV-945 just inland from Torrevieja, it is easily accessed from the AP-7 motorway junctions 751 or 754.

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