Algorfa

Algorfa (Alicante) Spain
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Algorfa (Alicante) Spain

Location in Spain

Coordinates: 38°5′9″N 0°48′17″W / 38.08583°N 0.80472°W / 38.08583; -0.80472Coordinates: 38°5′9″N 0°48′17″W / 38.08583°N 0.80472°W / 38.08583; -0.80472
Country  Spain
Autonomous community  Valencian Community
Province Alicante
Comarca Vega Baja del Segura
Judicial district Orihuela
Government
  Alcalde Ivan Manuel Ros Rodes (2015) (PSPV-PSOE)
Area
  Total 18.36 km2 (7.09 sq mi)
Elevation 26 m (85 ft)
Population (2008)
  Total 4,125
  Density 220/km2 (580/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Algorfeño/a
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 03169
Official language(s) Spanish
Website Official website

Algorfa (Spanish pronunciation: [alˈɣorfa]) is a small town in the Costa Blanca area of Spain.

Algorfa lies on the banks of the river Segura and is approximately 30 minutes' drive away from Alicante Airport and Murcia-San Javier Airport. It is a 15 minute drive inland from the resort of Guardamar del Segura.

As one of Vega Baja del Segura’s citrus farming villages, with a population of over 4,000, Algorfa is situated within a fertile countryside.

Just outside the town is an unusual neo-gothic church that was built at the beginning of the nineteenth century and is worth visiting. Algorfa holds a market on Wednesdays.

It is also home to the La Finca Golf Club. It also is home to 3 urbanizations. Lo Crispín, Montemar and Montebello.

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