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From mountains of salt to the mouth of the Vinalopó

On May 10, 2025November 29, 2025 By Guy PelhamIn Alicante province - top walks2 Comments

A gentle stroll along the beach, sandwiched between the salt pans of Santa Pola and the sea, to the mouth of Alicante's river - el Rio Vinalopó

Walking Alicante’s coast – Cabo de la Huerta

On April 4, 2025May 18, 2026 By Guy PelhamIn Alicante province - top walks3 Comments

A beautiful shoreline stroll from Albufereta out to the lighthouse at Cabo de la Huerta with great views across the bay to Alicante.

Finding the source of Alicante’s river – the Rio Vinalopó

On February 12, 2025November 12, 2025 By Guy PelhamIn Alicante province - things to see, Alicante province - top walks3 Comments

The Rio Vinalopó is Alicante's river. A walk through beautiful countryside takes you right to the source up in the mountains.

Walking up to the spectacular Elche Dam

On October 20, 2024February 15, 2026 By Guy PelhamIn Alicante province - things to see, Alicante province - top walks4 Comments

You're never far from cool, fresh running water on the walk up to the Elche Dam. And there's an amazing waterfall at the dam itself!

The dramatic double arch of Els Arcs

On October 11, 2024May 26, 2025 By Guy PelhamIn Alicante province - things to see, Alicante province - top walksLeave a comment

The dramatic wind-carved double arch of Els Arcs is an easy hike with amazing views, less than an hour's drive inland from the Costa Blanca.

Climbing up to El Castillo de Mascarat

On June 15, 2024December 5, 2025 By Guy PelhamIn Alicante province - top walks2 Comments

The centuries haven't been kind to El Castillo de Mascarat. Only one wall is still standing. But the views along the Costa Blanca are spectacular!

El Castell de Confrides – top castle of the Costa Blanca

On February 2, 2024September 8, 2025 By Guy PelhamIn Alicante province - top walksLeave a comment

The ruined Castell de Confrides is the highest castle in all of Alicante province, at over 1,000 metres. The views over the Guadalest valley are stunning.

Walking the giant cliffs of the Sierra Helada

On January 10, 2024May 26, 2025 By Guy PelhamIn Alicante province - top walksLeave a comment

The Sierra Helada cliffs offer some of the best sea views on the entire Costa Blanca, plus an unbeatable panorama of the towers of Benidorm.

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