Onda has a long and storied history, with Iberian settlements going as far back as the 6th-1st century BC. It was important during Arabic times, as evidenced by a significant Muslim medina, dating from the 10th-13th century. And the Medieval town has marked the history of the region from the 13th to the 19th century. Now it is an important centre for the production of tiles.
Ceramic tile industry. This town is representative of the three sectors of economy.
Old town and Castle: Almudín square, La Sangre church, San Cristóbal square, Algepseries musulmanes, Barrio de la Moreria (old Muslim quarter), Valencia Gate, San Pedro Gate, Safona Gate.
It lies in the foothills of the Sierra Espadán mountain range, at an elevation of 200 m above sea level. The climate is Mediterranean. Crops include olive and carob trees, almonds and citrus fruits.
Economy
Ceramic tile industry. This town is representative of the three sectors of economy.
What to see
Old town and Castle: Almudín square, La Sangre church, San Cristóbal square, Algepseries musulmanes, Barrio de la Moreria (old Muslim quarter), Valencia Gate, San Pedro Gate, Safona Gate.
Landscape
It lies in the foothills of the Sierra Espadán mountain range, at an elevation of 200 m above sea level. The climate is Mediterranean. Crops include olive and carob trees, almonds and citrus fruits.
