Sanet y Negrals is one of the charming villages that makes up La Rectoria, a peaceful valley of orange groves and Mediterranean woodland in the Marina Alta.

Locals get to live a quiet life while still having easy access to shops and essential services in nearby towns such as Ondara and Dénia.

• What to do in Sanet y Negrals
  • Fiestas
    • Patronal Festivities
  • Hiking
  • Camí de l'Aigua
• Where to Eat in Sanet y Negrals
• The Surrounding Area
  • Beniarbeig
  • Benidoleig
  • Ràfol d'Almúnia

What to do in Sanet y Negrals

Fiestas

Patronal Festivities

In the first week of September, Sanet y Negrals hold eight days of celebrations in honour of their patron saints Cristo de la Salud and Santa Ana.

The programme usually includes a variety of entertainment, for instance, community meals, concerts and discos, parades and even events organised for children.

Hiking

Camí de l'Aigua

From Sanet y Negrals you can follow the Camí de l'Aigua, a scenic route that explores the agricultural roots of La Rectoria.

The trail passes through the orange groves connecting villages in the valley. Along the way you'll discover various points of interest such as the old mill and stretches of the Girona River.

Where to Eat in Sanet y Negrals

There are various bars and restaurants in Sanet y Negrals offering a variety of dining options.

• La Ratatouille offers a fine-dining experience with traditional Mediterranean ingredients.
• Bar La Plaça serves a variety of sandwiches and traditional dishes and tapas from the region.
• Mixana offers a varied menu with typical meals enjoyed in Valencia and across Spain.

The Surrounding Area

Beniarbeig

Beniarbeig is a rural town on the River Girona, close to many interesting sites in the interior of the Marina Alta as well as the beaches and major towns like Jávea and Dénia.

Find out more about Beniarbeig.

Benidoleig

Benidoleig is best known for the Cova de les Calaveres, an impressive cave system of over 900 metres that has revealed archaeological remains dating back thousands of years.

Find out more about Benidoleig.

Ràfol d'Almúnia

Ràfol d'Almúnia is a neighbouring village in the Rectoria close to the Segària mountains as well as being a short drive from Pego and the nearby marshes.

Find out more about Ràfol d'Almúnia.