Agost is a Valencian town and municipality situated in the province of Alicante within the Valencian Community of Spain. It is located approximately 18 kilometres (11 miles) from the provincial capital, Alicante.
Because of its distance from the Mediterranean Sea, Agost was not directly impacted by the mass tourism common to other towns along the Costa Blanca. As a result, the municipality has been able to maintain its local character.