Gata owes its name to the Gorgos River, also called the Jalón, which passes through the village before arriving at Jávea. The village has traditionally been associated with agriculture and esparto craftwork. The production of objects made out of esparto and palm is the source of wealth and prosperity; the village is located at the crossroads with the N-332 and the regional roads leading to Jávea and Dénia. Crafts shops display their products on the streets, and sometimes the highways, to the surprise of curious visitors, and make a picturesque sight. The houses, white with ivory lintels, give the village its regional character. The Church dates from 1535; the same year the village became an independent municipality from Dénia.
Guisaet de tonyina, tabollat, berenaret de Pascua and Coques (pizza-like pastries).
Wicker furniture.
Hermitage of Cristo de Calvario (Christ of the Calvary), church of the Archangel St Michael, and municipal museum.
Municipal Museum.
The fiesta in honour the Blessed Christ of the Calvary is held from the
1-6 of August. St. Michael’s celebrations are held from the 27-29 of September.
The N-332 passes through this locality, which is the crossroads
between the inland and coastal areas of the Marina Alta. 83 km from
Alicante and 45 km from Benidorm.
Castellar and Castell de la Solana Sierras. The watercourse of the
