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

In the historic center of the city of Elche in the province of Alicante is a well-preserved tower from the Middle Ages. It is one of the most important buildings in the historic center of Elche. In the tower's museum you can see art and decoration from the time when the building was used by the Masonic Lodge No. 149 of Elche. The tower formed part of the city wall around the original city center of Elche and was one of the sentries at the main gate into the city, la Lucentina

In the historic center of the city of Elche in the province of Alicante, there is a museum that was once a public Muslim bath. It is a historical monument that was built by the Moors in the second half of the 12th century. The baths are located in the basement of the old monastery of the "Orden de la Merced" (Order of Mercy) and have a special status in the cultural heritage of Valencia. It is the only one of the public baths from that era that has been preserved to this day.

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

Close to the historic centre of the city of Elche in the province of Alicante lies a green oasis that in 1943 was granted the status of...

Just 41 km from the city of Murcia lies an area of ​​237 square kilometres where drought combined with heavy rainfall over millions of...

An excursion to an unusual sculpture park in a disused quarry near Elche. Interesting for children and adults of all ages.

Five kilometres from the centre of Elche lies the Presa de Elche. It dams the Vinalopó River and is a beautiful sight. You can get there...

Ruta 99 is an initiative inspired by Route 66 in the USA and the Spanish pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela. The aim is to increase...

Just 10 km from the coast at Benidorm, the old town of the village of Polop is located on the slope of a cliff. At the top are the...

This excursion to the coastal town of Jávea is suitable for the whole family. The old town has narrow, charming streets and restaurants.

Four miles from Alicante on the Costa Blanca coast lies Castalla. It is an old village with ruins of a castle on top of a hill. The hill...

Ibi was once called the city of toys. It had more toy factories than any other city in Spain. Beautiful almond tree blossoms in the area.

This is an easy mountain hike for that goes from the coastal town of Dénia over the mountain El Montgó to old wind mills at the Jávea.

The Parque Natural de las Salinas de Santa Pola is a RAMSAR area where they have wanted to provide extra good protection for fauna and...

Twenty kilometers from the coast inside Oliva on the Costa Blanca, a disused railway line has been converted into a beautiful hiking and...

Ten kilometers from the coastal city Oliva on the Costa de Valencia, a disused railway line has been converted into a beautiful hiking...

The hike described in this post goes from the hotel Guadalest Galaxy to a disused helipad behind the Sierra Polop mountain range. The...