La Vall d'Alcalà Postal Codes: 03786 to 03788 | Marina Alta, Alicante, Comunidad Valenciana

Key Facts

La Vall d'Alcalà is a municipality located in the Marina Alta comarca (county) within the province of Alicante, part of the autonomous community of Valencia, Spain. Situated in the northern interior of the Marina Alta region, it lies within the mountainous Prebaetic System, characterized by rugged terrain and valleys carved by seasonal rivers. The municipality covers an area of approximately 22.9 square kilometers and, according to recent estimates, has a population of around 150 inhabitants, making it one of the least populated municipalities in the province. It is administratively composed of the main settlement of Alcalà de la Jovada and several smaller hamlets and rural dwellings scattered throughout its territory. Historically, the area was significant during the Muslim period in Valencia and later saw Christian repopulation after the Reconquista, with agriculture—particularly almonds, olives, and carob—forming the traditional economic base alongside some livestock farming. The landscape is dominated by Mediterranean forest and dryland farming, with the Serrella and Aitana mountain ranges influencing its climate and ecology. For detailed postal code information and access to services for its various settlements and rural areas, resources specific to La Vall d'Alcalà and the Marina Alta comarca are available.

Neighboring Regions

• La Vall d'Ebo
• Planès
• Famorca
• Benimassot
• Quatretondeta