Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2019 10:14pm
Hi Julie,
You have a quaint village almost on your doorstep in the form of Formentera Del Segura. Population circa 4000, I'm guessing some 85% Spanish inhabitants.
There is a traditional Spanish square, known to the locals as the paseo, there is a small/medium sized, timber built bar serving local drinks and coffees. The paseo is laid out in a traditional Spanish style with the chapel and townhall in the same square.
There are some small shops, bakers, butchers and small supermarket which are owned an run by the hardworking local people.
Being based in Almoradi, you may be familiar with the Rio Segura, once you've people watched at the Formentera square, you could have a pleasant walk along the footpath which overlooks the river.
A suggestion would be to arrive earlier in the morning, perhaps 8.30am- 9.00am, where you should be able to savour the chattering of the parents who are having a cup of coffee, having just done the school run to the village primary school. Arriving at this time you will experience a delightful, quaint, Spanish village at its best.
From Formentera, you could then visit Guardamar Del Segura, this is 10km further out towards the coast.
It's much larger as it is a town, the larger paseo or promenade is lined on one side with cafes, bistros and restaurants and on the other the Mediterranean Sea.
Altea and Calpe are also beautiful. They also are both predominantly Spanish areas, but don't quite capture the real Spain as well as Formentera Del Segura.
Hope this has been helpful.