Independence of La Romana in 1929 Curiosity · Romana, la, El Vinalopó Mitjà, Alicante Image of Romana, la, not of the place itself. La Romana split from Novelda in 1929 to become an independent municipality, following the creation of the Maza de Lizana family's marquisate in 1739. Photo: Localmotion-spain (CC BY-SA 3.0) What to see and do in Romana, la