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Poble Nou Route
The population grew a lot in the eighteenth century. From 1804 the town began to expand on this side of the river and the Poble Nou or ‘New Town’ was born. Its centre is the Plaza de la Luz, Square of the Light, where this route begins. The old cart track…
Railway station (panel no. 34)
In 1911 the foundation stone was laid for the Alicante-Denia line at this station.
It was the first phase of the Strategic Railways Plan in Spain.
Given the importance of the event, it was attended by King Alfonso XIII and Prime Minister Canalejas.
Villajoyosa is the old capital of Marina Baja, a comarca or county isolated by mountain ranges. Since its inauguration in 1914, the railway has been key to overcoming this isolation.
It was the first phase of the Strategic Railways Plan in Spain.
Given the importance of the event, it was attended by King Alfonso XIII and Prime Minister Canalejas.
Villajoyosa is the old capital of Marina Baja, a comarca or county isolated by mountain ranges. Since its inauguration in 1914, the railway has been key to overcoming this isolation.
