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

A few kilometers from the village of Castell del Castells, an hour's drive inland from the Costa Blanca near Benidorm, lies a natural...

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Denne korte fotturen på Oljeberget ved Strömstad egner seg for hele familien. På toppen får du fin utsikt over sentrum og skjærgården rundt.

In 2023, Norway's first treetop path opened in Hamaren activity park in Fyresdal. It is a 2-meter-wide wooden footbridge on stilts that...