Guadalest is only a short drive inland from the Costa Blanca. But the views are spectacular - well worth a day out from the beach.
Author: Guy Pelham
I blog mostly about my favourite corner of Spain — Villajoyosa on the Costa Blanca — but also anything else in Spain that takes my fancy. I’m based in London, but spend as much time in Villajoyosa (aka La Vila Joiosa, or La Vila for short) as I can get away with.
A tale of two cities: Santander and Bilbao
Plenty of tourists head for Santander and Bilbao on the ferry. Most then disappear southwards to the costas...but both cities, though completely different, are well worth a stay. Here are some highlights.
The water walk – La Ruta del Agua de Sella
Sella is where two mountain streams collide. When it's been raining heavily, the waterfalls are spectacular. But even in a drought, it's a cool walk!
Amazing clifftop views from El Morro de Toix
Catch some magnificent panoramas from El Morro de Toix - a 200 metre high clifftop between Calpe and Altea on the Costa Blanca
Paragliding the cliffs of Santa Pola
It's probably the most fun you'll ever have sitting down! Paragliding over the cliffs of Santa Pola near Alicante.
Cool drinks for a hot Spanish summer
My favourite drinks to help you survive the heat of a Spanish summer! There's a lot more than just beer and sangria!
The Costa Blanca by tram – from Alicante to Dénia
Try seeing the Costa Blanca by tram! It's not the quickest way of getting from Alicante to Dénia, but views are great with plenty of cool stops en route.
The Mascarat gorge, haunt of highwaymen
The walk into the Mascarat gorge near Calpe on the Costa Blanca is spectacular, with three bridges towering above you. And it used to be the haunt of highwaymen!
Walking to the majestic Tibi dam
The Tibi Dam near Alicante is immense, a huge wall of stone. It's been providing irrigation water for over four centuries - and it's a great walk in beautiful mountain scenery.
Taking Mallorca’s slow train to Sóller
The slow train over the mountains from Palma de Mallorca to Sóller is a museum piece. It's a trip back in time with wonderful views thrown in.