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Produce and Handicrafts

Fresh Fruit - as you travel around the region you will see “forests” of citrus fruit trees: oranges, lemons, mandarins and grapefruit together with the more exotic nisperos (see below), persimmons, cherries and of course grapes.
Almonds - during the time of the almond blossom in January and February, the cliffs of the countryside are covered with white and pink flowers. Almonds are not only extremely delicious and nutritious, but they also play an essential part in the cuisine of the Costa Blanca and are eaten as appetizers, or are presented as 'tapas'. You will find them in many bars, either at the counter or on the tables.
Nisperos - also known as loquat, they are small, orange and furry and look like apricots which taste like a mixture of apricots, apples and plums and is unsurprisingly rich in vitamins. This highly aromatic fruit is hardly known in Northern Europe but it is therefore definitely worth 'taking the risk' to try this speciality.
Turrón - this sweet was originally introduced by the Moors and is produced first and foremost in Jijona, not very far from our villa. Turrón consists of chopped or whole almonds, honey, nuts, sugar and egg white, which are mixed together and results in a nougat-like confectionary. There are innumerable sorts of Turrón but the two main varieties are Turrón de Jijona, which is soft and Turrón de Alicante which is crunchy.
Wickerwork - Gata de Gorgos is situated on the national road N332 and when you drive through you will see that there are many shops selling wickerwork and cane furniture. This is made locally, is the main attraction of this town and, being made here and sold directly to the customer, it is usually cheaper than buying elsewhere.
Guitars - another attraction of Gata de Gorgos is the guitar factory, situated opposite the train station, where you can take a guided tour and see the guitars being made by hand.
Pottery and Ceramics - if you are visiting Jijona continue, via the Tibi dam which was built in the 1500’s, to Agost where there are still “family” potteries which continue to make both the old fashioned unglazed botijos (earthenware water bottles) and decorative ceramics.

The following towns are known for there local products:

Olive Oil - there are 4 classes of olive oil in Spain:

1. Virgin Olive Oil (Aceite de Oliva virgen) - it is extracted from olives by mechanical or other methods that do not modify its basic properties and results in a completely natural product. Within the Virgin grade, there are three recognized quality levels:
           - Extra (Extra): Oil of the best taste characteristics, and with an acidity level not exceeding 1%
           - Average (Corriente): Oil with a good taste, and acidity levels not exceeding 3.3%
           - Strong (Lampante): Inadequate taste or acidity levels above 3.3%

2. Refined Olive Oil (Aceite de Oliva refinado) - it is obtained by refining virgin oil whose taste and/or acidity levels are not acceptable for direct consumption – when refined it still does not have the full taste of virgin olive oil.

3. Olive Oil (Aceite de Oliva) - this is made by blending both refined and virgin olive oil and is a standard in the marketplace - its properties are somewhere between Virgin and Refined.

4. Pomace Oil (Aceite de Orujo) - made by refining/processing olive oil pressings, it is least expensive but has no flavour or aroma.

If buying olive Oil you should take into consideration the following:
           - store it at room temperature out of direct sunlight.
           - it should therefore be used as soon as possible in the year it was produced; it does not improve with age.
           - however, depending on the variety, a well preserved oil can last up to 18 months without losing its qualities.
           - an oil's colour does not indicate quality.