Gata de Gorgos
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Gata de Gorgos (ˈɡata ðe ˈɣoɾɣos, ˈɡata ðe ˈɣorɣos) is a village in the Marina Alta
region of the north Costa Blanca
in Spain. It has a population of 5,325 (2005).
The village is known for its wicker
industry and for having an unusually large number of bars and restaurants per capita. Boasting over 30 bars, the most popular are Ca Corder, which is located in the church square, and Ca Patrics, which is located in the Placa Nuevo.
The town's fiestas take place during July to honour The Christ of the Calvary. The highlight to many is the Paella Night, where most of the town congregate in the school to cook paella
in the open air before being entertained by a band.
Marina Alta
Marina Alta is a comarca in the province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain.- Municipalities :*Adsubia*Alcalalí*Beniarbeig*Benidoleig*Benigembla*Benimeli*Benissa*Benitachell/El Poble Nou de Benitatxell*Calp*Castell de Castells*Dénia...
region of the north Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca refers to the over 200 kilometres of coastline belonging to the province of Alicante in Spain. The name "Costa Blanca" was devised as a promotional name used by BEA when they launched their air service between London and Valencia in 1957. It has a well-developed tourism industry...
in Spain. It has a population of 5,325 (2005).
The village is known for its wicker
Wicker
Wicker is hard woven fiber formed into a rigid material, usually used for baskets or furniture. Wicker is often made of material of plant origin, but plastic fibers are also used....
industry and for having an unusually large number of bars and restaurants per capita. Boasting over 30 bars, the most popular are Ca Corder, which is located in the church square, and Ca Patrics, which is located in the Placa Nuevo.
The town's fiestas take place during July to honour The Christ of the Calvary. The highlight to many is the Paella Night, where most of the town congregate in the school to cook paella
Paella
Paella is a Valencian rice dish that originated in its modern form in the mid-19th century near lake Albufera, a lagoon in Valencia, on the east coast of Spain. Many non-Spaniards view paella as Spain's national dish, but most Spaniards consider it to be a regional Valencian dish...
in the open air before being entertained by a band.