El Campello

Infobox City Spain
official_name=El Campello
native_name=El Campello
native_language=Valencian
spanish_name=Campello
image_coat_of_arms =
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community=Valencian Community
community_link=Valencia (autonomous community)
province=Alicante
province_link=Alicante (province)
comarca=Alacantí
comarca_link=Alacantí
time_zone=CET (GMT +1)
time_zone_summer=CEST (GMT +2)
area=55.27
population=24,674
date-population=2006
density=446
date-density=2006
lat_long=coord|38|25|39|N|0|24|4|W|region:ES_type:city
altitude=26


image_skyline_size=250px

El Campello (Valencian) or Campello (Spanish) is a town on the Costa Blanca ("White Coast") of Spain, within the Valencian Community. It is a 20-minute tram ride from Alicante. There is a busy Marina and Fish market, where people can go and purchase freshly caught seafood.

The tower overlooking the harbour was built in the 1500s as a lookout for Berber Pirates. During the day, smoke signals warned other towers built along the coast of the pirates pending arrival, and fires were lit when it was dark.

During October of each year the town holds its Moors and Christians Festival 'Moros y Cristians' The Festival includes daily 'Battles' through the town, where Arquebuses are extensively used. There are numerous parades and late night fireworks displays. The Evening Parades through the centre of the town are resplendent with magnificent costumes.

Places to visit

There are archaeological remains at La Isleta, beside the harbour, where circular cabins dating back to 3000BC have been found.

External links

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