a town of Spain, in the province and 32 miles N.W. of Alicante. It has narrow, crooked, and unpaved streets, several squares, the ruins of an ancient castle, a large town-hall, two parish churches, a nunnery, hospital, barracks, and several schools. Woollen and linen cloth, soap, and brandy are made here. The town has a large modern suburb. Pop. 5314.

VILLAGE. (See Copthold.)