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  Jijona Alicante - Alicante Attractions Spain
Set in the mountains on the road between Alicante and Alcoy the town of Jijona is at an altitude of 450 metres, giving unparalleled views of the Mediterranean.
Although it is traditionally eaten at Christmas, a huge amount is consumed throughout the year both across Spain and beyond.
Jijona is still a relatively small town, with a population of less then 8,000.
www.propertysalespain.co.uk /alicante_jijona.htm   (138 words)

  
  Jijona Villas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Jijona is a working town that has also seen some imflux from expats seeking cheaper villas to own away from the commercial centres on the coast.
In real terms Jijona is not that big as a town, which gives it a different appeal to villa locations on the coast and more of a traditionally Spanish feel.
This is the real reason to consider renting a villa in Jijona in preference to other towns in the Alicante region and as long as the sun is shining and you have a pool to cool off in, you won't know the difference until it comes time to find a restaurant.
www.villabooker.com /jijona-villas.htm   (342 words)

  
 Tasca Restaurant   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
By the 15th century, turrón from Jijona, was already being exported to Japan after Antonio Martinez Montijfto, a writer and chef for Felipe 11 (1527-1598), visited Jijona with three Japanese princes in 1585." All the houses in Jijona smelt of the steam of warm honey," he wrote in his book Conducbos de Navidad.
The almonds used in Jijona are from Alicante and adjoining Murcia.
Jijona ice-cream makers specialize in exotic flavors, one of which is of course turrón.
www.tascarestaurant.com /resource/food/food02.html   (2598 words)

  
 Roof-terrace.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
During the fiestas, the children of Jijona are nourished even more: they have their own parades, their own games, their own music, their own parade of the little giants (Nanos I Gegants) and even their own water feast.
The whole year, the inhabitants of Jijona live up to the fiestas and they put their harts and souls in it.
During the Dia de la Comunitat Valenciana the conquer of Valencia in 1238 by King Jaime I, and the resurrection of the Kingdom Valencia is commemorated.
www.woneninjijona.nl /roofterrace/festiviteiten.htm   (945 words)

  
 Rideone   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
At Jijona, a bustling mountain town you can stop for lunch, or visit the famous Turron museum or just for a drink in the typical Spanish town with narrow streets and tall houses.
The ride provides for a lunch or refreshment point in Jijona where you will be able to see the turron museums and factories.
Jijona is the main centre for Turron in Spain and, of course ice cream which is a delight to sample.
www.alicantebikecamp.co.uk /Ridetwo.htm   (194 words)

  
 Roof-Terrace.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Jijona has 2 primary schools (incl pre-school) and one secondary school.
One primary school is in the middle of the village and easily reachable by foot.
Tel/Fax: 0034-965626011) The other schools are on the town border, at about 15 minutes walking distance from the center.
www.woneninjijona.nl /roofterrace/scholen.htm   (71 words)

  
 Jijona - Xixona famous for its turron
bout 20 km north of Alicante lies the city of Jijona or Xixona in valencian.
Jijona and its about 7500 habitants, are famous all over Spain for its turron.
At Jijona there are many nice places to visit, as with most cities around the Costa Blanca, Jijona is a very old town with lovely little streets.
www.alicante-spain.com /jijona-xixona.html   (611 words)

  
 Turron from Jijona
Made for centuries in the Alicante town of the same name, Jijona turrón, with is characteristic golden colour and soft texture, has become one of the most typical Christmas desserts.
During its manufacture, Jijona turrón undergoes a chopping process that makes the almond lose part of its oil before going through a softening process in which the mixture is evened out until it achieves the typical golden colour and soft texture that characterise it.
Jijona turrón is a food with great energy value, rich in carbohydrates, vegetable fat and protein
www.spain-recipes.com /turron-jijona.html   (270 words)

  
 LaTienda.com - 1880 Turron Candy Duet - Alicante & Jijona
LaTienda.com - 1880 Turron Candy Duet - Alicante & Jijona
Made following an artisanal process in Jijona, Alicante, Spain.
Hecho siguiendo un proceso artesanal en Jijona, Alicante, España.
www.tienda.com /food/products/tr-15   (272 words)

  
 Turron--The Spanish Sweet
The classic versions of turrón, the hard version from Alicante and the soft from Jijona, are made of the same ingredients today as they were centuries ago: almonds, dried fruit, rosemary or orange blossom honey, and sugar.
In Jijona, the turrón must be made of at least 52% almonds, 46% in Alicante, in addition to the minimum of 10% of pure honey.
All of the turrón made in Jijona and Alicante must be approved by the IGP Regulating Council (Indicaciones Geográficas Protegidas) of the two provinces.
www.marketuno.com /products/turron_article.htm   (451 words)

  
 The Worldwide Gourmet presents the Touron ice cream (ice cream made with two nougats) with chocolate sauce
Touron is a nougat of Arabic origin made with almonds and honey or sugar, without which it would just not be Christmas in Spain.
There are innumerable variations - chocolate, coconut, praline, etc. - but the oldest and most authentic recipes are those for soft (Jijona) touron, made with ground almonds, or hard (Alicante) touron, made with whole almonds, or served as an ice cream, accompanied by chocolate sauce.
The sauce is made not with butter but with olive oil, as it used to be made when cocoa was first brought to Spain from the Americas.
www.theworldwidegourmet.com /sweets/icecream/spain-touron.htm   (320 words)

  
 Investment Land for Sale in Jijona Hills, Alicante, Costa Blanca
The plots are ready for the construction of single villa or you could sub-divide the land and build two homes or sell part of the plot for profit.
They all have fantastic views of the mountains, sea and city yet also benefit from easy access roads and they are only 20 Km to Alicante, 15 Km to San Juan and 3 Km to the town of Jijona.
If you would like to receive more information about the land at Jijona Hills in the Costa Blanca area of Spain, please complete the enquiry form below.
www.freedom4sale.com /investment/jijona_hills.html   (146 words)

  
 Jijona Xixona - Spanish capital of the Turron | Ourmedia
Jijona Xixona - Spanish capital of the Turron
Jijona Xixona - Spanish capital of the Turron
The video shows sights of the city of Jijona Xixona in Spain, famous for its sweets called turron.
www.ourmedia.org /node/182499   (159 words)

  
 spanishwineandfood.com - your spanish delicatessen store   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
It contained around 12 marzipans, each of them comes with a single plastic bag without air, to conserve all the marzipan properties, its flavour and texture.weigh 200gr.
Nice white and gold printed packaging, it’s packed without air, conserved all properties, flavour and texture.
Made for centuries in the Alicante town of the same name, Jijona turrón, with is characteristic golden colour and soft texture, has become one of the most typical desserts of Spain.
www.spanishwinesandfood.com /uk/index.php?id=7   (354 words)

  
 List of Hotels in Jijona: Compare Hotels in Jijona, Spain - Hotel Rates and Ratings - SideStep
Use SideStep.com to find Jijona hotel discounts, Jijona hotel deals and Jijona hotel offers.
Compare Jijona hotel rates at major hotels including Hilton, Sheraton and Best Western.
Compare Jijona hotel rates and availability across dozens of sites on the internet, or call Hotels.com at 1-800-617-2640.
www.sidestep.com /hotels-list-l1488617-jijona_hotels_spain   (216 words)

  
 Townhouse rentals in Jijona (Xixona), Nr. Alicante, Costa Blanca. Direct from the owners.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Fully refurbished townhouse in the traditional town of Jijona (Xixona).
There are many other golf courses in the area, including the famous Villamartin, which are all within 1 hours drive.
Plans have been passed for Jijona to have its own Golf course within the next year or so!
www.ownersdirect.co.uk /spain/S4448.htm   (760 words)

  
 Homes on Sale - A nice, big, typically Jijona house with three floors. - property for sale by owner
A nice, big, typically Jijona house with three floors.
The fronts of houses in Jijona don't always represent the inside.
Sometimes, houses go on into the next house, or the house at the back, and a lot more space is available than anyone would suspect from the outside.
www.homesonsale.co.uk /index.php?page=out&id=24953   (170 words)

  
 JIJONA Hotels, a list of hotels in JIJONA Spain
The JIJONA hotels in Bold and special font are the most popular hotels of our customers.
These hotels are usally best hotels in JIJONA with good location and best hotel rates.
Select one of the hotels you like to book, no matter it is cheap hotels or luxury hotels.
www.hotelonlinebooking.com /spain-list/jijona-hotels.html   (86 words)

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