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View of Dolores19Tarrestnom65 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Dolores

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Dolores is a town located in the comarca of Vega Baja del Segura in southern Alicante province, Spain. The town is in the heart of the Segura huerta (vegetable garden) about 10 km (6.2 mi) from the nearest beaches in La Marina and Guardamar. Dolores is readily accessible from the Autovia del Mediterráneo motorway and a new motorway from Elche, and is about 20 minutes away from the Alicante international airport. The town has a population of 7427, an area of 18.25 km2 (7.05 sq mi), and the average monthly temperature varies between 16 °C (61 °F) in December–January and 28 °C (82 °F) in July–August.

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The most important monument is the 18th-century church, with sculptures by Salcillo and Roque Lopez. The two most important fiestas in Dolores are the Feria de Agosto (August Fair) in early August; and the Fiesta de la Virgen, in mid-September. The Feria de Agosto is one of the more important fairs of Spain, and it features a Spanish Horse Contest. More than 1,500 horses are shown each year in all sorts of games and activities. Cattle and dog contests are also held at the fair. The Fiesta de la Virgen includes a carriage parade, the running of the "vaca toposa" (a variety of a small, aggressive cow), and the procession to honor the Virgen de los Dolores (Virgin of Sorrows), the patron saint of the village.

The typical cuisine of Dolores takes advantage of the fresh vegetables available in the area (artichokes, beans), and also includes plenty of meat and seafood. The most typical dish is "cocido con pelotas", which includes meatballs and potato and chickpea stew. There are also many fresh fruits such as melons, watermelons, oranges, and apricots. An open-air market is held every Friday morning where the local produce is sold.

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Village information

Coat of arms of Dolores
Province
Alicante
Autonomous community
Valencia
Population (INE 2025)
8,326
Altitude
9 m
Area (IGN)
20.5 km²
District
Vega Baja
Postcode
03150
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    El parque natural de El Hondo (en valenciano: parc natural de El Fondo) es un espacio natural protegido español situado entre los municipios de Crevillente y Elche (en la comarca del Bajo Vinalopó) y Catral y Dolores (en la comarca de la Vega Baja del Segura).

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    Iglesia de estilo neoclásica, del siglo XVIII.

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    Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
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    CasaBien inmueble de Etnología

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    Edificio agrícolaBien inmueble de Etnología

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    Edificio agrícolaBien inmueble de Etnología

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    Caseta de aperosBien inmueble de Etnología

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    Museo

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    Ermita

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In and around Dolores

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  • WineriesBodegas Vega Segura . · 2.7 km away, in Daya Nueva · 4 within 15 kmGetting there
  • GolfLa Marquesa Golf en Rojales · 8.3 km away, in Rojales · 4 within 20 kmGetting there
  • Water parksAquapark Rojales · 8.7 km away, in Rojales · 3 within 25 kmGetting there
  • Via ferratasVía ferrata Callosa de Segura · 11.2 km away, in Callosa de Segura · 3 within 25 kmGetting there
  • Sailing and water sportsPuerto Deportivo Marina de las Dunas · 11.4 km away, in Guardamar del Segura · 4 within 20 kmGetting there
  • BeachesPlaya Els Tossals · 11.5 km away, in Guardamar del Segura · 11 within 15 kmGetting there
  • Reservoirs and lakesPantano de Crevillente · 13.1 km away, in Crevillent · 2 within 15 kmGetting there
  • ClimbingTechos · 16.4 km away, in Crevillent · 3 within 20 kmGetting there
  • SurfingWindsurf Real · 17.3 km away, in Santa Pola · 2 within 20 kmGetting there
  • DivingAnthias · 18.7 km away · 4 within 20 kmGetting there