Sax Spain is one of those really picturesque towns that sits on the side of a hillside and looks like it’s just about to slide down. This town, like a number of similar towns in the Costa Blanca, is completely dominated by its defensive castles. Sax itself is located in the province of Alicante between the two towns of Elda and Villena. It has a population of approximately 9000 people and the municipality has an area of 63.5 km². The closest airport to Sax is Alicante airport which is just outside Elche, although you can fly in to Valencia in the North or Murcia in the south.

The history of this place goes back well before history was ever recorded. There are prehistoric excavations being undertaken in the Costa Blanca region and more and more evidence is being found of prehistoric inhabitants. But there are really impressive monuments to the past in Sax. Up on a limestone ridge is built the Castle of Sax (Castillo de Sax), which was built in the 10th century. The castle illuminates the town at night time. It is the Levante Tower that was built in the 12th century that still survives today. The castle was taken in the 13th century by the forces of James I of Aragon during the Reconquista.

The majority of economic activity in the area still revolves around agriculture. The produce of this agriculture includes olives and local olive oil, fruits and vegetables, and grapes which are used in the production of the local wines. The town has also developed an industry which produces shoes and other goods made from leather. When you come to this town, like many towns in the province, you will notice how friendly the people are and how warm and welcoming they can be. You have plenty of choice when it comes to shops and restaurants, bars and cafes.

Also, this area is completely open to exploration. Many people that come to this part of the world do so with a view to relaxing on the beach in between going to be bar for Food & Drink. Some of the holidaymakers who embark on a package deal to one of the cities such as Benidorm or Denia, would be inclined to stay around those areas and not venture to far from the hotel or the beach. But for those who are a bit more adventurous, there is far more to see a far more to do in the Costa Blanca and then first meets the eye.