What to see in Polop
Polop is a village of just over 5,000 inhabitants in the Marina Baja, situated at 262 metres altitude 15 kilometres from the coast. The medieval old town is built on a hill beneath the twelfth-century Arab fortress. The Plaza de los Chorros contains a fountain with 221 spouts and the church of San Pedro. It preserves a compact urban structure with ancient walls.
🚆 How to get there from Alicante
Autobús ALSA from Alicante. About a one‑hour journey. There are three daily services. The N‑332 road connects Alicante to Polop, offering car access that takes 40‑45 minutes. Distance: about 40 kilómetros.
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Castle · FREECastillo de PolopPolop — Marina Baixa (Alacant)Muslim fortress from the 12th century built atop a rocky outcrop at 239 meters elevation.
- 🍸Cool venue · FREEPlaza de los ChorrosPolop — Marina Baixa (Alacant)
Spain's only fountain with 221 spouts of exceptional-quality drinking water from the Terrer and Garrofer springs.
- 🏛️MuseumMuseo Casa Gabriel MiróPolop — Marina Baixa (Alacant)
Literary museum dedicated to writer Gabriel Miró, housed in an architecturally notable villa.
- 🏔️Viewpoint · FREEMonte PonoigPolop — Marina Baixa (Alacant)
1,337-metre peak with multiple hiking routes through pine and oak forests.