Pedreguer (, ) is a town and

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in the

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Marina Alta Marina Alta (; ; lit. "Upper Marina") is a central comarques of the Valencian Community, central and coastal ''Comarques of the Valencian Community, comarca'' of the autonomous community of Spain, autonomous community of Valencian Community, Valen ...

in the

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. The town is situated at the foot of the Muntanya Gran and close to the two larger coastal towns of

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and

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. It has a population of 7097 (as of 2008). It is also close to the Jalon Valley which is famous for its springtime

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tree blossom. Pedreguer Rastro is a sort of flea market in the town. Sunday morning is flea market day. Held on the polygons where people flock from all over the Costa Blanca to buy and sell produce, clothing, gifts, home made jams, chutneys and much more. On Saturday mornings there is a

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held in the town. The main high street has a church, police station, and town hall. A Sports centre is located on the polygons with an outdoor swimming pool and other sports facilities. La Sella resort comes under Pedreguer town which has a golf course, tennis club and local bars and restaurants. Fiestas in Pedreguer include bull runs to firework displays. Local beaches include Denia, El Verger, Els Poblets and Oliva.

Important figures

Celedonio Calatayud Celedonio Calatayud Costa (; October 29, 1880 in Pedreguer – January 24, 1931 in Madrid) was a Spanish scientist and radiologist, remembered for his achievements on radiology, radiotherapy, and electrology. He pioneered the use of radiology and e ...

(Pedreguer, October 29, 1880 – Madrid, January 24, 1931) was a Spanish scientist and radiologist, remembered for his achievements on radiology and electrology. He pioneered the use of radiology and electrology in Europe for both diagnostics and therapeutical purposes. In 1928 he was declared favourite son of Pedreguer. *

José Gayà José Luis Gayà Peña (; born 25 May 1995) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a left-back for La Liga club Valencia, which he captains, and the Spain national team. An academy graduate of Valencia, he made his senior debut in ...

(Pedreguer, May 25, 1995 – ) is a Spanish footballer, and the longtime captain of

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. Gayà has been heralded as a world-class fullback throughout his extensive tenure with Los Che, which began in 2012. He most notably was a member of the 2019

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winning side, which famously conquered

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and

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in the final, 2-1, on Gayà's 24th birthday. Now in the top ten for most appearances all-time for the club, Gayà has become a club legend despite many approaches from the world's best clubs. Gayà also represented Spain at

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