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Town of the Camino

Petrer

450 m Altitude

Alicante villa crowned by an imposing medieval castle. Petrer is a stop with history and shoemaking tradition on the Southeastern Way, at the heart of the Vinalopó valley.

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Altitude

450 m

Routes passing through

2

The Town

Discover Petrer

Petrer is an important village in the Vinalopó Valley, a stop with a rich heritage on the Southeastern Way. Its profile is dominated by its imposing castle-fortress of Muslim origin, magnificently preserved. At its feet lies an old town with narrow and steep streets. Petrer, along with its neighboring Elda, is a key center for the shoe industry. For pilgrims, it offers a complete range of services and an interesting historical legacy. Its Moros and Christians festivals are spectacular. It's a stop that combines history, tradition industrial and a dynamic atmosphere.

Last updated: 31/08/2026

Routes and Stages

Routes that pass through Petrer

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Fiber Way

Orito a Petrer

20.49 km 5.50 h Media

From: Orito

To: Petrer

Petrer a Villena

20.90 km 5.00 h Media

From: Petrer

To: Villena

South East Route

Orito a Petrer

20.49 km 5.50 h Media

From: Orito

To: Petrer

Petrer a Villena

20.90 km 5.00 h Media

From: Petrer

To: Villena

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