Free tour

Free Tour mysteries and legends of Biar

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: Spanish
Guru: Ángel
Registered on August 09, 2021

You are reading Ángel, a very dynamic, active, educated, attentive, thoughtful, helpful person... but above all with a very important passion in life, and that is the happiness and satisfaction of the people who come across me. road. For this reason, I love being a tour guide and discovering places for tourists, anecdotes, legends, curiosities,... and creating tourist products and experiences according to the wishes of each tourist. Due to my experience as a creator of hiking events for groups in Madrid discovering the interior of Alicante, I decided to train as a guide and obtain the title to be able to make my job not a way of life but a whole life dedicating myself to something that attracts me, It excites me and I think I can transmit. If you give me an opportunity I will put all my talent, professionalism and interest so that your experience is as satisfactory as possible. See you on the way.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Are you thinking of discovering the interior of Alicante?
One of those places that may catch your attention the most is Biar.
Biar is a charming inland town, surrounded by several mountains, easily accessible from the Madrid-Alicante motorway. With a multitude of accommodations and a varied cultural, heritage, nature offer,... and not only that, of legends, anecdotes, popular festivals, gastronomy...
In this case, Biar has everything to have a totally satisfactory experience when traveling and doing tourism.
The proposed route that is usually of interest to people interested in discovering Biar, consists of:

  • Start and introduction of Biar in Plaza del Ayuntamiento . The fountain that we find in the main square as a meeting place. In the square you will get to know the first data on the population of Biar, the town hall and the Church of the Assumption.
  • Visit to the church of the Asunción and communion chapel. Churrigueresque style chapel, one of the most representative examples of the Valencian Community.
  • From there we will go to the house of the six loaves where we will learn about the legend of the Virgin of the Assumption.
  • We will continue towards the street that takes us to the hermitage of San Roque and the arch of Xátiva.
  • We will start the climb towards the castle visualizing the remains of the old Christian wall.
  • We will arrive at the castle , which we will know completely, from its door to the views on the terrace, with all its legends, history and characters that left their mark on it. (Entry price €1)
  • We will go down some of the cobbled streets full of flowers and pots that make Biar so beautiful , discovering some of its fountains and details.
  • We will return to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento to enter the ethnographic museum (optional) and learn about all the traditions, uses and culture of the Biarense population.
  • We will continue towards Plaza de España along Calle Mayor, getting to know the nineteenth-century houses, the tradition of the festivals and "La Mohammed".
  • From Plaza de España we will go to the "Del platano" promenade, appreciating the platanus orientalis that is more than two centuries old.
  • We will go up the street towards the sanctuary of the Mare de Deu de Grácia , knowing the history and tradition of its descent to the church, the cellar or snowfield and culminating our visit with the magnificent views from the Sanctuary, and the possibility of knowing it from the inside if will be open.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Plaça de la Constitució, 1, 03410 Bia...
    Plaça de la Constitució, 1, 03410 Biar, Alicante, Spain
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    In the same Plaza de la Constitución, in the fountain that is located right in the center of said square

  • 1
    Entrance not included
    Castillo de Biar
  • 2
    Entrance not included
    Museo Etnográfico Municipal
  • 3
    Free admission
    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Árbol del plátano monumental
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Ermita de San Roque

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Fernando 22 Sep 2023
Murcia

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Todo perfecto. La visita muy completa y amena. Merece la pena.
Pablo 22 Sep 2023
Palma de Mallorca

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Travelled in couple - Sep 2023
Es un verdadero placer realizar el Tour con Ángel. Es un gran profesional que hace que te involucres en la historia de este pueblo, en sus leyendas y misterios. Su pasión por este bonito pueblo hace que el recorrido sea muy ameno, divertido y cultural a la vez. Gracias Ángel por una mañana espléndida que hemos pasado contigo.
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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