Formentera del Segura, Nr Rojales. Resort Guide

Formentera del Segura is a small village close to Benijofar and Rojales in the Vega Baja (low fertile valley) region of the southern Costa Blanca, Spain, in the Alicante province. Formentera del Segura sits on the banks of the River Segura and the river has been very important in the survival of the village.

Formentera del Segura has its share of fiestas and celebrations, however there is one unique to Formentera - “The Day of the Bicycle”, in which many of the villagers take part in a race to celebrate the past and present “brotherhood of the people of the village”. The Day of the Bicycle takes place in May. In Formentera del Segura May is known as “The Month of Flowers” and there are many celebrations including a grand procession in honour of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception.

A major celebration takes place in August (the last week of the month), to pay tribute to the patron saints of the village San Miguel (Saint Michael) and San Roque, culminating in “The Day of the Sardine and Wine”.

Formentera del Segura has a good selection of bars, restaurants and shops and a pleasant village square (plaza) where the Town Hall (Ayuntamiento) can be found along with the traditional fountain.

Separated from the main village is another more modern area known as “Los Palacios” (the palaces).

Formentera del Segura is also close to the Parque Natural de La Mata y Torrevieja, a huge natural park area with many scenic walks and a wide variety of flora and fauna. Also nearby are the cave dwellings at Rojales and the famous Shell House – both worth a visit if you are in the area.

The nearest beach in Guardamar covers around 800 hectares, the Dunas de Guardamar provide a unique yet natural environment, consisting of hundreds of large sand dunes with a protective layer of pines, palms and eucalyptus trees.

There are actually eight beaches in Guardamar, and they stretch for over eight miles (14 kilometers) to provide sand and sun for everyone who visits. The different beaches will offer a variety of settings. The most natural beach is Los Tusales, with dunes and pines. Another natural beach is Playa del Campo, which also provides sand dunes and surrounding forest.