subject: Crevillent Guide [print this page] Crevillent is a mostly mountainous area with several regions consisting of cave houses that have been excavated in the sides of hills. In the 1960s there were around 900 cave homes, constituting approximately thirty percent of all property in Crevillent.
Crevillent's location gives it an arid climate, with dry and hot summers, reaching thirty seven degrees Celsius. Winters have an average temperature of around 12 degrees, with the occasional cold spell causing it to drop to a chilly 3 degrees. Rainfall is low, with the highest risk occurring in the months of autumn.
Crevillent's landscape is rich and varied, popular with walkers as there are some breathtaking views to be found in the surrounding areas. Near to Crevillent visitors can also find the El Hondo nature reserve and reservoir, used by migratory birds including flamingos and imperial herons.
Along with a thriving tourism industry, the main economy in the area dates back to the middle ages and comes from the manufacture of carpets. Today carpet making still ranks highest in the towns production and exports. The most visible trade in the town is the Friday market, taking place every Friday and has widespread popularity in Alicante and Murcia due to its specialised clothing, footwear and pottery traders.
The gastronomy of Crevillent is typically Spanish ... with a twist; paella is a favoured dish and is often served with rabbit, snails or tripe. Some traditional dishes are "gachamiga" (made from flour, cod and garlic), "arros caldos" (a rice broth with beans and vegetables) and "cocida con pelotas" (a stew of chickpeas, potatoes, vegetables, spicy meatballs, breadcrumbs and spice).
Crevillent has seen a great deal of urban development in recent times and its infrastructure has improved immensely. Access to the town is easy, being just 30 kilometres from Alicante and around 45 kilometres from Murcia to the north, both providing main airports.
Crevillent is still a mostly traditional Spanish pueblo but has a well established foreign community. Property prices are quite high with luxury villas and cortijos being the most common property for sale. It's easy to find a good selection of Crevillent homes for sale online, as well as a wide range of Crevillent estate agents
