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Pego

Valencia, Spain · Europe

About Pego

Pego is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Vall de Ebo, 29km from Peñón de Ifach.

Pego is a town located in Valencia, Spain. With a population of 11,133, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pego sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pego to your route.

About Pego

Pego (Valencian and Spanish: [ˈpeɣo]) is a municipality located in the province of Alicante, Spain. Lying just inland from the northern Costa Blanca resort of Dénia, the town of Pego sits in a depression, surrounded by mountains. A part of the Marina Alta comarca of Alicante, Pego has a population of 10,721 (2006) and

Read more a history dating from the Arab occupation. The region around Pego was settled during the Bronze Age and later by Iberian and Roman civilizations, though the story of the town really begins during the times of the Moors in around 726, when Pego was an important Arab enclave which later formed part of the Taifa of Dénia. Subsequently, conquered by forces under James I of Aragon in 1244, Pego was later repopulated with peasants from Catalonia and the barony of Pego was created in 1262, and control of the town passed through the hands of various members of the Valencian nobility.

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Where is Pego located?

Pego is located in Valencia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 38.8430 latitude, -0.1171 longitude.

What is the population of Pego?

Pego has a population of approximately 11,133 people, making it a town in Spain.

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Quick Information

Population
11,133
Continent
Europe
Country
Spain
Region
Valencia
Timezone
Europe/Madrid
Coordinates
38.8430, -0.1171

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Spain

Police
091
Ambulance
061
Fire
080
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Guardia Civil (traffic police): 062. Two warning triangles required in vehicles.

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Worth the detour from Pego

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

El Castell de Guadalest

A tiny mountain village entered through a rock tunnel, its bell tower perched on a crag above a turquoise reservoir.

20 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Peñón de Ifach

A towering 332m limestone rock rising sheer from the sea at Calpe, a natural park with a summit tunnel and trail.

29 km · about 35 min drive

national park

Albufera Natural Park

A vast freshwater lagoon and rice paddies south of Valencia, the birthplace of paella, famed for golden sunset boat trips.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Pego

  • 20 kmEl Castell de GuadalestA tiny mountain village entered through a rock tunnel, its bell tower perched on a crag above a turquoise reservoir.

Driving in Spain

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.55/litre
Motorway tolls
~€4.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

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