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Onil (Valencian:; Spanish) is a town and municipality located in the comarca of L'Alcoià, in the province of Alicante, Valencian Community, Spain. It has an area of 48.41 km2 and, according to the 2021 census, a total population of 7,612 inhabitants and a population density of 154.22 inhabitants/km2. Onil is located next to the mountain called Serra d'Onil in the Serra de Mariola, 36 km from Alicante city.
The economy of Onil is based on the industries of toy, construction and farming (almonds and olives).
The most important monuments in Onil are the Palace–Fortress from the 16th century, which is the headquarters of the town council; the Catholic church of Saint James Apostles (from the 17th-18th century) and the Hermitages of Saint Bonaventure (from the 17th century) and Saint Anna.
The Moros i Cristians festival of Onil is celebrated each April.
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The essentials for getting around Onil without surprises: how to get there, municipal facts and when it's most worth coming.
Coordinates: 38.6261° N, 0.6732° O
By bus: check the regional bus timetables, they change by season. If you come without a car, confirm the last service back before you leave.
We only list verified numbers. The town hall itself will give you the number of the clinic or the pharmacy.
There are no events in Onil's calendar yet, so any month works. Ask us about the local festivals: almost every village has one.
Spring
Fields in bloom and good walking temperatures.
Summer
Hot at midday; festivals tend to cluster in these months.
Autumn
Golden light, mushroom season and fewer visitors.
Winter
Cold and short days. Life gathers in the bar and the square.
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