Around the lost mountain – day 1
This long-distance walk starts and finishes in Torla – an attractive village/town in Huesca province which is the gateway to the Ordesa canyon and...
The Vall de Gallinera
By Ralph Phipps
THIS valley, almost due east of Denia on the Costa Blanca coast, makes its first appearance as you pass Pego to the...
Cataluña’s lakes – part 3
SETTING out from Cavallers reservoir at a height of 1,750 metres, the walker has a well-trodden route to follow to the mountain refuge named...
Puig Campana ascent
By Dave Jones
PUIG Campana (1,408 metres) is the volcano-like mountain which stands behind Benidorm in the municipality of Finestrat. Its formidable aspect makes the...
Nerpio – part 2
ONE of the most popular walks from Nerpio – the Ruta del Zarzalar – leaves from the town centre to take in the ravine...
Granja round walk
By Dave Jones
THIS Vega Baja walk follows the PR-CV 447 waymarked route.
It is well-signposted on most sections, taking in the villages of Granja de...
Bird hide route
THIS walk on the tracks of La Mata-Torrevieja natural park takes in two bird hides on La Mata lake and one watchtower. These offer...
Summer walks part 3
Panticosa to Bujaruelo Day 1 (part 2)
THE GLACIAL lake - ‘Ibón de Catieras’ – is lovely place for a spot of lunch at 2,267...
Pyrenees paradise – Part 1
If you like your lakes (glacial, of course), then this is the place for you.
The ‘ibónes’, as they are called in Aragón region, are...
Menejador (1,352 metres)
By Dave Jones
THIS route is at its best on a cold, crisp winter morning. It makes use of two waymarked short distance footpaths in...
Miserat
On this week’s Costa Walk page, Ralph Phipps from the Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers shares his insights and routes on and around the Miserat...
Cocoll (1,048 metres)
THIS is a well-signposted walk from the village of Benigembla up to the summit of Cocoll (1,048 metres). The route makes use of the...
Barranc del Infern
THIS ROUTE lies inside Font Roja natural park. It could be done on a hot and steamy summer's evening, taking advantage of the height...
Sierra de Mariola
THIS route follows the PR-CV 56 waymarked footpath into the Sierra de Mariola. It’s a pleasant round walk on country lanes, with the higher...
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