Costa Blanca Walks

Costa Blanca Walks WELCOME TO GEOFF'S COSTA BLANCA WALKS! http://www.costablancawalks.weebly.com Walks are from October to April. Often a car is needed to access the start.

Most are near Benidorm or Calpe, with a more northerly walk near Jalon or Gata once a month. There is a walk every Wednesday starting at 10.30 - these are usually the easier walks. On Saturdays we arrange longer walks with higher ascents so these tend to be moderate / hard. The aim of the walks is to enjoy the scenery and to make friends. The pace will be steady , with stops to admire the views, recover from climbs and examine features of interest. There will be a picnic lunch on the walk and a social drink at the end. The walks are of a moderate standard, divided into three grades:
^^ Easy Mod. 8km. 200m asc. 3hrs ( incl. stops)
^^^ Moderate 10 km 300m ascent 3.5 hrs ( incl. stops)
^^^^ Hard Mod. 12 km 400m ascent 4 hrs ( incl. stops )

There is no charge for the walks. If you want to show your appreciation then offer the leader a drink at the end. Many paths in Spain are rough and rocky , with steep sections with a loose surface requiring mountain boots with a thick sole , deep tread and ankle support. BOOTS MUST BE WORN FOR ALL WALKS! You will be required to sign in at the start to say that you walk at your own responsibility. YOU WALK AT YOUR OWN RISK. You need insurance. The Austrian Alpine Club UK for £36 a year covers rescue, medical and repatriation costs. I hope to see you on a walk soon, Geoff. For more information, message our page or contact : geoffparsons1@icloud.com

SATURDAY 4th APRIL - Massarof and Baranco Rober- 12 Kms , 400 metres ascent , 4 hrs approx. 10:30 AM. MODERATE / HARD - ...
02/04/2026

SATURDAY 4th APRIL - Massarof and Baranco Rober- 12 Kms , 400 metres ascent , 4 hrs approx. 10:30 AM. MODERATE / HARD - JACQUI 645101161
We will meet on the road that goes by the Verde Vent Restaurant. This is on the CV 749 coming out of Jalon / Xalo , drive past the VV Restaurant which will be on the left.
After a few hundred meters there is a dirt patch on the right hand side big enough for a few cars - stop here.
GPS 38.708057,-0.040363 according to Google Maps or
W3W ///scavengers.stuffing.collate .
The CV 749 also comes the other way from the Benissa area.
DRIVE PAST THIS RESTAURANT IF COMING FROM JALON - AFTER A FEW HUNDRED METERS THERE IS A SMALL LAYBY ON THE RIGHT

Some pictures from a recent walk - we started from Sella and included the " Colera Walk " - a walk that the locals had t...
01/04/2026

Some pictures from a recent walk - we started from Sella and included the " Colera Walk " - a walk that the locals had to use back in 1885 when cholera infected the village and they needed a route that bypassed the village.

WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL - BERNIA FORTWest-side route to Fort of BèrniaRoute overview (out & back) Distance: ~7km total (d...
30/03/2026

WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL - BERNIA FORT
West-side route to Fort of Bèrnia

Route overview (out & back)

Distance: ~7km total (depending on exact start point)
Time: ~3 hours return
Elevation gain: ~250
Difficulty: Moderate (short steep & rocky sections)

This is basically the western segment of the PR-CV 7 loop, but instead of continuing the full circle, we turn around at the fort.

At the Fort of Bèrnia

Built in 1562, later abandoned and partially demolished
Huge open structure (~110 m long)
Views:
Mediterranean coast (Altea area)
inland valleys

This is our turnaround point
We will meet at 10.30 at " Les Cases de Bernia " - this is the parking area next to a couple of restaurants - it is on the CV-749 between Jalon and Pinos.
If coming from N-332 / Benissa end there is a "T" junction where the CV-749 turns right. Turn left here and the parking is a couple of hundred metres down.
Parking: GPS 38.6720434, -0.0463120
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Turn left here

22/03/2026

SATURDAY 28TH MARCH
Our Sella River Adventure got rained off last Saturday ( the 21st ) - though 12 brave souls did show up with their umbrellas !!
We will give it another go this coming Saturday.

Some pictures from our recent hike from Altea La Vella upto the Bernia Forestry Trail and back down to Altea Hills.
22/03/2026

Some pictures from our recent hike from Altea La Vella upto the Bernia Forestry Trail and back down to Altea Hills.

WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCHEls Arcs Circular Walk Location: On the Serra de Xortà/Aixortà between Tàrbena and Castell de Ca...
21/03/2026

WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH
Els Arcs Circular Walk

Location: On the Serra de Xortà/Aixortà between Tàrbena and Castell de Castells in the Costa Blanca interior
Type: Circular walking route (PR‑CV 151).
Distance: ~7 Kms
Time: ~3 hours
Difficulty: Easy to Medium — suitable for most walkers with a basic level of fitness; some uneven ground near the arches.

Begin where the PR‑CV 151 is signed at Pla d’Aialt (around the 7 km mark on the CV‑752 road between Tàrbena and Castell de Castells). There’s usually space to leave cars safely and an info board showing the route.

The focal point of the route: two impressive natural limestone arches carved over millions of years into the cliffs. The path to reach them leaves the main track for a short, slightly rougher section with a couple of natural steps — it’s the most rugged part but manageable for groups.
GPS (38.7158455, -0.1620557)
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SATURDAY 21ST MARCH - SELLA - CAMI DE COLERA ( THE CHOLERA WALK ) - MODERATE - 10 KMS , 300 METRES ASCENT. 10:30 AMThe m...
18/03/2026

SATURDAY 21ST MARCH - SELLA - CAMI DE COLERA ( THE CHOLERA WALK ) - MODERATE - 10 KMS , 300 METRES ASCENT. 10:30 AM
The most significant cholera outbreak in Sella occurred in 1885, lasting 19 days, resulting in 18 deaths and 45 serious infections.
This event led to the creation of an alternative route to bypass the village, now known as “The Cholera Walk,” which remains a popular hiking trail today.
Also known as the Sella River Walk.
We have done this before as and have now added an extension from the Big Fig Tree back to the village ending with drinks at a bar with a terrace overlooking the valley.
The village of Sella is on the CV- 770 - 15 minutes north of the N-332 / Villajoyosa. We will park up in the layby on the left just before the bridge that leads into the village.
GPS 38.6064918, -0.2735826 W3W ///webs.graver.grand

15/03/2026

WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH , FONT MOLI - FINESTRAT - we will do the walk that was postponed from last Wednesday.

SATURDAY 14TH MARCH - ALTEA LA VELLA BERNIA CIRCUIT - 11 KMS , 500 metres ascent , HarriWe start in Altea La Vella on th...
11/03/2026

SATURDAY 14TH MARCH - ALTEA LA VELLA BERNIA CIRCUIT - 11 KMS , 500 metres ascent , Harri

We start in Altea La Vella on the Calle La Colina. The walk takes us up the mozarabic paths to the picnic area on the Bernia - this takes care of most of the climbing.
Then along the forestry ridge to the small abandoned farm cottage ( where Geoff's walk turns around ).
Next we go down via the trail to the urbanisation near Altea Hills then along quiet road back to the cars ( with a short sharp up bit at the end !! )

To get to the start point go through Altea la Vella ( from N-332 side ) , as you leave Atea La Vella you will note Restaurante Mallol on the right , about 350 metres later
take the road on the right ( Via Pista which leads on to C. El Pinar , Carrer Margarida then Carrer La Rosella then right onto C. la Colina ) , there is parking on the dirt areas at the end of the tarmac. Be aware - there is another Via Pista also on the right and further along - you don't want that one.
GPS 38.642560 , -0.047723 , W3W ///rebounding.uncoil.scrag - the map should help.

10/03/2026

WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH - walk postponed due to rain forecast.

WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH - FONT MOLI BEHIND THE PUIG - 6KM , 300 METRES , APPROX 3 HRS. LYNDAMeeting at Font del Moli , FINE...
08/03/2026

WEDNESDAY 11TH MARCH - FONT MOLI BEHIND THE PUIG - 6KM , 300 METRES , APPROX 3 HRS. LYNDA

Meeting at Font del Moli , FINESTRAT car park at 10.30 and share cars to drive up to car park before Casa del Oficial.

From there a gradual ascent up to the mountain hut and on up to Col de Pouet.

From there some beautiful mountain views across to the ‘rocky gateway’, leading down to Collado Sacarest and back around zig zag donkey trail to Casa del Oficial.

About 6 kms with 300m ascent on good trails, taking around 3 hours, depending on rest stops. Mostly as shown on Geoff’s F9 map.

As you drive along the CV - 758 in Finestrat you will arrive at the crossroads with the Font de Moli signposted.

CAR PARK CO-ORDINATES : GPS 38.577437 , -0.208664 W3W ///fern.economic.valve

SATURDAY 7th MARCH - Calpe International - Hard - 10:30A 12 Km walk from under the railway bridge near Lleus , a circula...
04/03/2026

SATURDAY 7th MARCH - Calpe International - Hard - 10:30

A 12 Km walk from under the railway bridge near Lleus , a circular clockwise route taking in good paths and Calpe Airfield - now defunct. 500 Metres ascent.

We will meet just past the railway bridge which goes over the road off the roundabout ( signposted for Casa del Maco Hotel / Restaurant ) on the N332 - near Calpe - not the one with two petrol stations. The name of the road is Partida Pou Roig.

GPS 38.669993 , 0.027010 . W3W ///tram.kink.celebrations

This roundabout is before the turn off roundabout for Calpe from the Benissa side -
or after the double petrol station roundabout if heading away from Calpe towards Benissa. This picture might help :

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