Crevillent (Crevillente in Spanish) is a town and municipality located in the Alicante province, part of the Valencian Community, Spain. It is situated in the comarca of Baix Vinalopó, and lies at the foot of the hill range known locally as Serra de Crevillent. It has an area of 103.3 km2 and, according to the 2003 census, a total population of 26,260 inhabitants.
The terrain is dry, and its main vegetation is composed by carob trees, almond trees, olive trees and esparto. At present, Crevillent has the most important industry of carpets in Spain[citation needed].
The town was probably settled by Romans. In 1263, during the period known as Reconquista, James I of Aragon liberated the city from the Moors and became a part of the Kingdom of Valencia.
The most important tourist places of the city are is a museum with works of Mariano Benlliure, a Valencian sculptor. Also remarkable is its Moros i Cristians festival.
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Coordinates: 38°15′N 0°48′W / 38.25°N 0.8°W {valencia-geo-stub}}
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