'Biar' is a
Valencian town located in the
''comarca'' of
Alt Vinalopó, in the province of
Alicante,
Spain. It has an area of 98.2 km² and, according to the 2003 census, a total population of 3,550 inhabitants, with a
population density of 36.15 inhab/km². Biar lies at the foot of the
Sierra de Mariola and is located 39 km from the city of
Alicante.
The economy in Biar is based on manufacture, particularly
dolls, and
pottery. The most important monument in the town is its walled castle, which is situated on the top of the hill, visible from the roads leading into the town. The ''
Moros y Cristianos'' festival of Biar is celebrated each year from May 10th to 13th.
External links
★
Ayuntamiento de Biar, Town Hall of Biar, in
Spanish.