In this episode of their podcast Les nostres muntanyes a Cau d'Orella, José Miguel Mut and Víctor Gil invite us to discover the Serra del Ferrer, a mountain range that, at first glance, may seem unassuming, but hides a wild and mysterious character.
La Serra del Ferrer
56 mins • Valencian • Les nostres muntanyes a Cau d'orella • José Miguel Mut and Víctor GilDiscover the Serra del Ferrer, its landscape, and its history in this episode of Les nostres muntanyes.
Often, we pass by mountains without paying much attention to them, until one day we stop merely seeing them and start looking at them with new eyes. This is the Serra del Ferrer: a landscape that, once it captures you, stays in your memory.
Throughout the episode, we explore its location and geography, discovering how it stretches between the municipalities of Alcalalí, Xaló, and Tàrbena. We talk about its shape, its height, and the ravines that run through it, influencing the rivers of the region. We also pause to consider its significance within the landscape of the Marina Alta, comparing it to a kind of natural "gate" that closes off this region among other great mountains.
Beyond its geography, we delve into the history and names of the mountain range. Why is it called Ferrer? Where do the names of its ravines come from? We discover how toponymy speaks to the past of these lands, from ancient trades to forgotten terms with Latin roots.
To complete this perspective, we listen to the testimony of a resident of Xaló, who shares their experiences and memories of this unique mountain range. An episode full of history, nature, and little curiosities that will make us look at the Serra del Ferrer with new eyes.
