Pego Valley
Brief description
The Pego Valley is a green and fertile region in the north of the Costa Blanca, known for its rice fields, citrus orchards and mountain landscapes. The valley is home to charming villages such as Pego, Benialí, Benirrama, Benisili and the residential urbanisation of Monte Pego. Here you will find the real Spain, with narrow streets, village squares and panoramic views – and all just 15 minutes from the beach.
01 Location and accessibility
• Located between Dénia, Oliva and the Vall de Gallinera • Approximately 15 minutes' drive to the beaches of Oliva and Els Poblets • 1+ hour drive from Alicante and Valencia airports • Easily accessible via the N-332 and AP-7 (exit Oliva or Ondara) • Local roads connect the villages in the valley
02 Beaches
• Close to the wide sandy beaches of Oliva, Les Deveses and Las Marinas • Quiet beaches with dunes and few high-rise buildings • Ideal for swimming, walking, windsurfing and horse riding • Monte Pego is a short drive from the sea
03 Education
• Spanish primary schools in Pego and surrounding villages • Secondary school (IES Enric Valor) in Pego • International schools in Ondara and Jávea approx. 30–40 minutes' drive away • Small-scale learning environment, suitable for families seeking peace and quiet
04 Food
• Authentic village restaurants serving local cuisine (rice, game, olives) • Gastronomic traditions such as arroz al horno and tapas with local products • Village cafés in Benialí, Benirrama and Pego with terraces and a neighbourhood feel • Near Dénia and Oliva for more international dining options
05 Local culture and events
• Festivals such as Moros y Cristianos (Pego), patron saint festivals in every village • Semana Santa, autumn festivals and summer concerts • Craft markets and romerías in the villages • Historic buildings such as churches, watchtowers and old fountains • Active community life and cultural centres
06 Shops and markets
• Local markets in Pego (Tuesdays and Thursdays) • Smaller shops and bakeries in the villages • Supermarkets (Masymas, Mercadona, Consum) in Pego • Larger shopping centres in Ondara (Portal de la Marina) 25 minutes away
07 Leisure and activities
• Hiking and cycling in the surrounding mountains (Vall de Gallinera, Marjal de Pego-Oliva) • Marjal de Pego-Oliva Nature Park: bird watching, hiking, kayaking • Climbing, paragliding and MTB trails in the mountains around Benisili • Golf at Oliva Nova Golf Resort (15 minutes' drive) • Thermal springs and viewpoints nearby
08 Real estate
• In Pego: apartments, townhouses and village houses • In Monte Pego: villas with sea or valley views, often with a swimming pool • In Benialí, Benirrama and Benisili: characterful village houses and fincas • Ideal for those seeking peace, nature and space • Affordable prices compared to coastal regions, interesting for permanent residence or as a second home