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Pedreguer

Coordinates: 38°47′36″N 0°2′3″E / 38.79333°N 0.03417°E / 38.79333; 0.03417
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Pedreguer
Aerial view of Pedreguer
Aerial view of Pedreguer
Flag of Pedreguer
Coat of arms of Pedreguer
Pedreguer is located in Province of Alicante
Pedreguer
Pedreguer
Location in Spain
Pedreguer is located in Valencian Community
Pedreguer
Pedreguer
Pedreguer (Valencian Community)
Pedreguer is located in Spain
Pedreguer
Pedreguer
Pedreguer (Spain)
Coordinates: 38°47′36″N 0°2′3″E / 38.79333°N 0.03417°E / 38.79333; 0.03417
Country Spain
Autonomous community Valencian Community
ProvinceAlicante
ComarcaMarina Alta
Judicial districtDénia
Government
 • MayorSergi Ferrús Peris (Compromís)
Area
 • Total30.3 km2 (11.7 sq mi)
Elevation
83 m (272 ft)
Population
 (2018)[1]
 • Total7,490
 • Density250/km2 (640/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Pedreguerense
Pedreguero, ra
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
03750
Websitepedreguer.es

Pedreguer (Valencian: [peðɾeˈɣeɾ], Spanish: [peðɾeˈɣeɾ]) is a town and municipality in the comarca of Marina Alta in the province of Alicante, Spain. The town is situated at the foot of the Muntanya Gran and close to the two larger coastal towns of Dénia and Xàbia. It has a population of 7097 (as of 2008). It is also close to the Jalon Valley which is famous for its springtime almond tree blossom.[2]

Pedreguer Rastro is a sort of flea market in the town. Sunday morning is flea market day. Held on the polygons where people flock from all over the Costa Blanca to buy and sell produce, clothing, gifts, home made jams, chutneys and much more.

On Saturday mornings there is a farmers market held in the town.

The main high street has a church, police station, and town hall.

A Sports centre is located on the polygons with an outdoor swimming pool and other sports facilities.

La Sella resort comes under Pedreguer town which has a golf course, tennis club and local bars and restaurants.

Fiestas in Pedreguer include bull runs to firework displays.[citation needed]

Local beaches include Denia, El Verger, Els Poblets and Oliva.[citation needed]

Important figures

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  • Celedonio Calatayud (Pedreguer, October 29, 1880 – Madrid, January 24, 1931) was a Spanish scientist and radiologist, remembered for his achievements on radiology and electrology. He pioneered the use of radiology and electrology in Europe for both diagnostics and therapeutical purposes. In 1928 he was declared favourite son of Pedreguer.

References

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  1. ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
  2. ^ "Pedreguer Tourist Information and Holiday Guide". Archived from the original on 2012-11-01. Retrieved 2008-05-26.