- El Campello
Infobox City Spain
official_name=El Campello
native_name=El Campello
native_language=Valencian
spanish_name=Campello
image_coat_of_arms =
image_coat_of_arms_size = 90px
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=250pxEl Campello (
Valencian ) or Campello (Spanish) is a town on the Costa Blanca ("White Coast") ofSpain , within theValencian Community . It is a 20-minute tram ride fromAlicante . There is a busyMarina andFish 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 andChristians Festival 'Moros y Cristians' The Festival includes daily 'Battles' through the town, whereArquebus es 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, wherecircular cabins dating back to3000BC have been found.External links
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