Callosa d´en Sarrià (Alicante)
Callosa d’en Sarrià is a small city 42 Km far from the city of Alicante. The relief of Callosa d’En Sarrià is marked by the course of two rivers: the Algar, which forms the waterfalls popularly known as «Fountains of Algar», and the Guadalest river. The beauty of this reagion is due to the breathtaking sierras. The town is also known for its delicious loquats or nisperos, with their own Designation of Origin.
Since 1860, this town celebrates the festivities of «Moors and Christians», declared to be of National Tourist Interest, on the second weekend of October
Agri-food Cooperative
The agri-food cooperative of Callosa d’en Sarrià is one of the most important producers and exporters of nísperos or loquats in the world. They are distributing them under the brand Ruchey with Designation of Origin Callosa d´en Sarrià.
Tour
“Nispero tour. Callosa d´en Sarrià”
This route will start with a visit to the agri-food cooperative of Callosa d’en Sarrià where we will learn all the cultivation procedures of its most important product the fruit called níspero or loquat. Later we will head to the fields to see the níspero trees and collect our own fruits ourselves. After that we will enjoy a walk around the natural area to see the Algar Waterfalls
We will finish the tour with a delicious meal based on the traditional gastronomy of the region.