Confrides is a town whose economomical activity is outstandingly agricultural, however its proximity to tourist centres and to the Guadalest castle has inspired a timid nucleus in the service sector, supported by rural tourism.  It main tourist attraction is in its proximity to the summit and the Castle de la Sierra Aitana  which  is possible to reach from the Square of the town, where there is a magnificent walnut tree, the symbol of Confrides.

A town situated in the interior of the province, in the region of the Marina Baja, on the road which leads to Alcoy. On the route to Beniarda, on the left, we have the small and pretty village of Abdet in which one can eat very well.  It also has a good offer of accommodation in rural houses.

Next to the northern skirt of the Sierra Aitana it is one of the highest towns in the province.  It belongs to the Valley of Guadalest, 75 Km from Alicante.

The whole north skirt of the Sierra de Aitana mountain.

The river Guadalest begins here and we can go to various waterfalls in the Sierra Aitana:  The Font de l’Arbre, the Font de la Forata and the Font de Machelis.  The town centre of L’Abdet.

Mountain walking and cycling.

Crochet and woollen articles.

Olleta de trigo (Wheat stew). Arroz con pencas y conjeo (Rice with pencas and rabbit)

Around the last Sunday in August, the town fiestas in honour of the patron saints San Jose y la Madre de Dios de los Dolores.

From 22nd – 23 rd August, the local fiestas in El Abdet.

The chruch from XVIII.  A huge oak tree.  The ruins of an Arab medieval castle.

The parroquial church,  a building of architectural interest.

Town Hall: 96 588 58 04
Road Assistence:1062
Emergencies: 112 or 085
District Hospital (La Vila Joiosa): 96 685 98 00
Costa Blanca Tourist Office:902 10 09 10
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Ambulances – SAMU 112 or 092