What to do and see in Jesús Pobre
Jesus Pobre: Find out what to do and see!
This small village of less than 800 inhabitants is part of the municipality of Denia, on the southern slopes of the Montgó. The most outstanding features of this town are its tranquillity and its proximity to the beaches of Denia and Jávea. But also its strategic location means that in just 10 minutes by car you can be in Gata de Gorgos, famous for its handicrafts, Denia and Jávea, famous for their beaches and leisure areas, and Pedreguer, another small town with a very Mediterranean lifestyle.
The landscape is marked by the proximity to the Natural Park of Montgó, not in vain, Jesús Pobre is the starting point of many hiking routes of different levels and styles. We can also observe its picturesque landscape full of farmland, with the typical country houses with large plots of land.
Traditionally they were dry farming fields, vineyards (very famous the Denia sultana that was really cultivated in Jesús Pobre), almond trees, olive groves, etc.... If you pass through Jesús Pobre we recommend you to taste the famous muscatel grape.
The Riurau de Jesús Pobre or Jesus Pobre Flea Market
The Riurau Market or Jesus Pobre market is a meeting point where farmers, bakers, artisans and creative people come together to show their products without intermediaries. It is a place where you can breathe the rural and artisan world of the area.
You can find this special market every Sunday of the year. In winter its opening hours are from 09.00 to 14.00 hours, while in the summer season, from 24th June onwards, it is from 18:00 to 23:00 hours.
It has more than forty stalls with all kinds of local products, handmade products, breads, organic products and much more. You will also find a bar where you can stop for a refreshing drink or enjoy the local beers and wines.
The monumental Riurau del señor de Benissadeví, (as the site of the current Mercadillo de Jesús Pobre is traditionally known) is the place where sultanas were made in the last century, it is a very widespread construction in the Marina Alta and it is also where the local market is held on Sunday mornings.