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Walking in Costa Blanca – East Herts Footpath Society

From £1049/ per person

Costa Blanca Walking holidays with Involved Holidays

Inland from the resorts of the Costa Blanca lies some of the best walking country in Spain. The sparsely populated mountains rise up to 3000ft and are a haven for wildlife, including wild cats and genets, badgers and weasels and even golden eagles. Well maintained tracks along the rocky peaks and through lush valleys link traditional villages where the old Valencian lifestyle still prevails. Your holiday base in Calpe has a bit of everything – beautiful beaches, a lively and picturesque old town, stunning scenery in the shape of the immense Rock of Ifach and varied wildlife, both on the Rock and on the saltpans.

 

Costa Blanca Walking Holiday Highlights
  • Seven nights half board in the 4 star Spa Hotel the Diamante Beach in Calpe
  • Three guided walks amid the mountainous hinterland
  • Local knowledgeable walking guides
  • Optional excursion to the Albir Lighthouse, Altea and Guadalest
  • Flights included from your local airport
  • Transfers included

HOLIDAY ITINERARY

DAY ONE Arrival day

Flight to Alicante, transfer to your hotel for seven night’s half board accommodation. Transfer time approximately one hour.

DAY TWO Walk 1

5 MILES – 320M ASCENT/380M DESCENT

You will have a short coach transfer for the first included walk on the unspoilt Serra d’Oltà hills. You follow a circular route around the peak, mainly along forestry tracks, with ascents of 320m and descents of 380m. The route affords stunning views of the coast and surrounding mountains as you pass through pinewoods and moorland. You will make a stop at St Francis’ hermitage.

DAY THREE Free day

Free day in resort.

DAY FOUR Walk 2

4.5 MILES – 420M ASCENT/DESCENT

A 40 minute transfer to the start of your walk at Archs of Castell de Castells. Before this, you will stop at the UNESCO world heritage site The Sanctuary of Pla de Petracos to see one of the most important rock paintings of Spain. Archs is a beautiful karstic formation made by the wind and water in the outstanding Serrella range. After the walk you will return to Calpe via a scenic route, making a stop in Bolulla to have some fantastic tapas and well deserved beers. In Bolulla you will be able to see a beautiful fountain behind a huge fig tree.

DAY FIVE Free Day

Free day in resort.

DAY SIX Walk 3

6 MILES – 80M ASCENT/525M DESCENT

50-minute coach transfer to the start of the walk which will explore the Jalon Valley, famous for its vineyards and fine wines, including the typically sweet white Mistela. The route starts from the summit of the Coll de Rates from where you have panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the Tárbena Valley, the Sierra de Ferrer and the Jalon Valley with its whitewashed villages, vineyards and citrus groves set out in neat rows. The route descends from the Coll de Rates along the old Royal Road that takes you down into the Jalon Valley. This footpath was the principal connection between the provincial capitals of Valencia and Alicante up until the early 20th century. You then follow an easy footpath through pinewoods along the southern flanks with views of the valley below. 

DAY SEVEN Free day

Free day in resort.

 

DAY EIGHT Departure Day

Free time until departure for the airport and your flight home.

Accommodation

  • Diamante Beach

    Location: Calpe
    Air conditioning Terrace Private bathroom Safety deposit box Free Wi-fi Minibar Hairdryer Three outdoor pools Piano bar Spa with large heater swimming pool hydromassage Turkish bath Ice fountain Thermal bath Jacuzzi Sauna and 5 different types of shower

    Availability: 15 Twin/Double | 20 Single

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The hotel Diamante Beach is set in a privileged location in the beautiful town of Calpe, where you will find a wonderful mixture of real Spanish charm perfectly combined with modern tourist facilities. Located just a few metres from the Levante Beach promenade, the hotel’s modern style is characterised by its spectacular glass façade. There is a cafeteria, piano bar, and Mediterranean cuisine buffet restaurant with “Show Cooking”.

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