The word ‘Alfas’ means ‘sown land’ and was given to this town by the Moors who originally grew fruits and almonds in this area as well as mining metals and gypsum. Recently though, tourism has played a large role in the economic and cultural development of L’Alfas del Pi. The town now boasts a Municipal Arts Centre, a Multi-sports Centre and Health Centre that accommodates the 12,552 inhabitants of which almost half are foreigners.