In a valley surrounded by mountains and natural parks 60 kilometers north of Alicante lies a city with a long history. In Alcoy you get a more authentic picture of city life in the Valencian region than you do in the popular coastal cities. The city is known for its many bridges and viaducts that cross rivers, gorges and valleys, but you can also see modernist architecture and eat local dishes in traditional restaurants. The article describes what to see in Alcoy. Alcoy has

Planes is a small mountain village in the northern part of the Alicante region, surrounded by mountains, valleys and the Serpis River. The houses are located along the sides of a cliff with a medieval castle on top. The streets run in a ring around the cliff and are connected to each other by stairs and steep cross streets. Here you get an unvarnished picture of daily life in old Spain. Some of the buildings are painted brick houses, while others are unworked stone houses fro

When you drive to Alicante city from the east, for example from Benidorm, you will see a small, elongated mountain at the edge of the cliff on which the Castillo de Santa Bárbara is located. This is one of the most characteristic landmarks around Alicante, which is also clearly visible from the Castillo de Santa Bárbara, which many tourists visit. However, although this is a popular area for those who live nearby, it is little known among tourists. This article describes an e

Castell de Castells is a typical old mountain village an hour's drive from the coast on the Costa Blanca. It is a hub for cyclists, hikers and mountaineers who appreciate the nature in the area. There are 15 marked trails that range from easy walks to demanding routes with rock climbing. A few kilometers away is an archaeological site that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. There, traces of 7,000-year-old settlements have been found. The article describes both the village

Ten kilometers from Alcoy in the north of the province of Alicante lies the Parque Natural del Carrascal de la Fuente Rojo nature reserve. There are several hiking trails in this area. One of the most popular goes to the top of El Menejador, which rises 1,356 meters above sea level. From there you can see the valley through which the Polop river flows, with the Sierra de Mariola mountain range on the other side and the city of Alcoy at the bottom of the valley to the east. Yo

Between the ninth and sixth centuries BC, the Phoenicians had a large city called Herna in an area of ​​the Sierra de Crevillente mountain range in Spain. An archaeological excavation has provided a lot of information about how the city was organized. It was a whopping 40 hectares and was surrounded by a strong wall. Today, this is a great destination for a hike where you can learn about the history on an archaeological route while walking in a beautiful and distinctive mount

Ten kilometers inside the coastal town of Villejoyosa on the Costa Blanca is a small factory that specializes in making high-quality olive oil. The oil is sold under the brand name Señorios de Relleu and has won many international awards. In the olive groves, measures have been taken to restore damaged ecosystems, create increased biodiversity and ensure that plants, birds and animals thrive in the area. You are welcome to buy olive oil or take a guided tour. Spain is the cou

Morro de Toix is ​​the extreme tip of the Sierra Bernia mountain range where it flows into the Mediterranean Sea between Altea and Calpe. From the Mirador Morro de Toix you can see much of the northern Costa Blanca. It only takes 10 minutes to walk up there, and from there a bird watching route leads on a 1.4 km long hiking trail up to a mast station. Morro de Toix separates the Marina Alta area from the Marina Baixa. On one side is Calpe, on the other is Altea. From the Mira

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