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Pego area information: If you climb up the Figuereta you can see Pego's magnificent orchard area as the town is surrounded by an orange and green mantel; the marshes and the elegant tower of the Church of the Assumption can also been seen.This was an important town during the period of the Taifa of Dénia, and after Al-Azraq's uprising it became a royal domain and finally ended up as a property of the Duke of Gandía, who was part to the Borgia family. The War of the Spanish Succession destroyed its surrounding walls and 16 towers, although a few vestiges still remain. Pego's most emblematic monument is the Church of the Assumption with a beautiful triptych and a bell tower topped with small canons.The town has traditionally been associated with growing rice, though its proximity to Valencia has encouraged the growing of citrus fruits to the detriment of rice. Travel from the town hall square around the corner to view the Portal de Sala, the only remaining entrance gate to the old walled town that is still standing.
Pego also boasts a cultural centre and two museums; one of contemporary art, and the other an ethnological museum showing historic photos and tools for rice cultivation and other traditional trades.
The sturdy bell-tower of the church of the Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion is the symbol of Pego. The traditional hourly chimes of the church bells inform field-workers of the time. The church houses treasures such as the altar piece of Nuestra Senora de la Esperanza and other marvels. Situated around the church square are restaurants and bars offering traditional Mediterranean cuisine; paellas made with rice from the paddy fields, fresh fish and shellfish, tapas - all served with great wines and desserts made from locally picked fruit.
Visit the church of Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion and you will find the town hall or 'Ayuntamiento' of Pego, housed in a manor house. It is unique in that it has an underground corridor open to foot traffic which leads to the Plaza Del Portxins. Recent elections have installed a new Mayor for Pego who promises to continue support for the amazing fiestas and festivals that makes Pego stand out from the crowd. Co-ordinate your visit around fiesta times and you will not be disappointed at the sheer scale of the firework displays; the lavishness of the costumes and the never-ending enthusiasm and involvement from the Pego residents.
Pego also has a strong and proud sporting history.
Facilities in the town include; two grass football pitches; an athletics club; a tennis club; new gymnasium; indoor and outdoor swimming pools; cycling clubs; hiking; mountain climbing; fishing and much, much more. Golf enthusiasts will not be disappointed either. On Pego's doorstep is the new and beautiful Oliva Nova 18-hole golf course, or for a change, just take a 20 minute drive and play a round on the golf courses of the North Costa Blanca at Javea or Denia.