Fifty participants filled the capacity for the inaugural route held this past Sunday, November 8, through Fabraquer, Benimagrell, and Nou Nazareth. This free initiative will continue on November 22, December 6, and December 20 with new itineraries exploring the municipality’s heritage and traditional farmland (huerta).
At the Department of Tourism of Sant Joan d’Alacant, we inaugurated the program “Tourism with the 5 Senses: Mindful Experiences to Discover Sant Joan d’Alacant on Foot” this past Sunday, November 8. The first session sold out with 50 attendees who enjoyed a unique morning combining walking, local history, and mindfulness.
Under the motto “Walk to discover. Feel to connect. Be present to inhabit the place,” the initiative invites participants to rediscover the municipal surroundings without athletic haste, focusing on landscape observation, active listening, and overall well-being.
A Stroll Through Sant Joan’s History and Farmland
Departing from Plaza de España and lasting approximately two and a half hours, the group was guided by coordinators Vanesa Young and Merce Sendarrubias. The itinerary allowed participants to explore some of the most representative landmarks of this first route:
- The Chapel of Palmeretes and the Chapel of Our Lady of the Rosary (Ermita de Nuestra Señora del Rosario).
- The historic route of the Camí Reial de la Vila Joiosa.
- The Nou Nazareth area.
- The traditional village center of Benimagrell and its iconic Chapel of Saint Roch (Ermita de Sant Roc).
Upcoming Routes and Registration
The “Tourism with the 5 Senses” series is a completely free activity with a maximum capacity of 50 spots per session to ensure insurance coverage and the overall quality of the experience. Due to the program’s overwhelming reception, all upcoming scheduled dates are currently full with an open waiting list:
- Sunday, November 22: Towers of the Huerta (Torres de La Huerta) · Sant Joan d’Alacant Market
- Sunday, December 6: Monte Calvari · Clock House (Casa del Reloj) · Manzaneta Gardens
- Sunday, December 20: Alquería Sector · Justice of the Peace Courts (Juzgados de Paz) · Torre Ansaldo
Anyone interested in joining the waiting list for upcoming outings can pre-register using the form available on the official channels of Turismo Sant Joan d’Alacant (@turismosantjoandalacant) or via the following link: https://forms.gle/Qgm4cZpdPHX3Si64A
