Pinoso tourist information
Pinoso
This lovely very wealthy town which prides itself on the local excellant wine is situated on the border with Murcia. The views from here across the valley and to the pine groves are stunning. It takes about 40 minutes to drive here from Alicante airport, and a little longer from Murcia airport. The local surrounding area is cocvered in grape vines and a large variety of fruit trees amongst absolutely stunning scenary.
Pinoso has a wealth of amenities due to the income for the toan of the local marble mines which are numerous. The town has a fantastic sports center and all amenities necessary.
Location
Pinoso, or as it is also known Pinos is nestled in amongst mountains right on the Murcia/Alicante border at a position 450 meters above sea level, it became independent from Monóvar in 1826 and is a prosperous town primarily active in vine monoculture and the extraction of salt and marble.
Major festivals are celebrated in August and this is a week not to be missed, 1st - 10th, the whole town takes it as an excuse to basically close up and make merry, a fantastic insight into "real Spanish life". In February, the 'Día del Villazgo' fair is held to commemorate its independence as a municipality. Pinoso is approx 24km from the local Spar town, Fortuna, here you will find the steam rooms and water therapy services, swimming pools, hot springs and massage facilities. Also some very interesting scenery, rather like a lunar landscape.
Market day in Pinoso town is Saturday.