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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, r

ecover 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

28/04/2026

Saturday 2nd May
Twin Tossals 8 km 250 m ascent 3 hours
The" twin tossals " are small shapely peaks with views on Puig Campana near Finestrat

Jacqui 645 10 11 61
We will meet at 10:30 at the " Gas Yard " opposite " Camping Jardine " campsite on the CV 758 .
The CV 758 is between the CV 70 coming out of Benidorm and the village of Finestrat.
Taking the CV70 out of Benidorm / N 332 , turn left towards Finestrat ( at the round about with an old stone farmhouse in the middle of it ) and on to the CV 758.
After four kilometres you will see an orange sign on the right for the gas bottles yard.
GPS 38.571013,-0.167876
W3W ///century.mute.farmland

21/04/2026

SATURDAY 25TH APRIL - EL GRAN FONTILLES - APPROX 12 KMS AND 275 METRES ASCENT - OUR LADY OF JAQUI - 645101161

The Grand Fontilles walk is a quiet passage through both landscape and memory, where the path feels shaped as much by history as by nature. It leads you along gentle tracks of earth and stone, shifting between shaded calm and open viewpoints where the surrounding ridges dissolve into soft, distant hues.

Traces of earlier lives appear along the way—terraces, low walls, and the faint imprint of rural activity—reminding you that this land once sustained communities moving in rhythm with the seasons.

At its heart lies the Fontilles Sanatorium, founded in the early 1900s as a secluded hospital for those affected by leprosy. Built apart from society, it functioned as a self-contained world. The surrounding Fontilles walls still stand today—once a strict boundary, now a powerful reminder of isolation, care,
and changing attitudes toward disease.

As the route rises and falls, alternating between openness and shelter, it invites a slower, more reflective pace. By the end, what lingers is not just the scenery, but a quiet sense of continuity—of footsteps, stories, and time woven into the land.

We will meet at the Council Swimming Pool which is a few hundred metres from entering the village of Murla.

As you enter Murla the road curves to the left - there is a sharp right hand onto the road to the Swimming Pool.

GPS 38.767392,-0.077386
W3W ///mewing.ambitious.clincher

20/04/2026

WEDNESDAY 22ND APRIL - ORCHETA
This is an easy walk following good fairly flat trails from Orcheta, just a short scramble up from the river. Walking along a road opposite, below Orcheta mountain along to Bella Orcheta. A look at the reservoir, over the bridge and back through the lemon groves and the historic centre of village. Approx 10 Kms and take about 3 hours, we can extend by the reservoir if wanted.

There's a parking area at the end of the village:
Take the AP 7 or N 332 to near Villajoyosa then the CV 770 for Sella. Pass through the village of Orcheta and as the road bends left at the end of town go right to a large dirt car park opposite a bar. Walk starts at 10.30 GPS 38.565194,0.262306
W3W ///empire.blips.thornier

17/04/2026

APRIL 2026 - Our circuit from Bolulla to Tarbena and back.

16/04/2026

SATURDAY 18th APRIL - EL GRAN PINOS - ALSO KNOWN AS UNDER THE BERNIA - 13 KM , 4.5 HRS APPROX , 400 METRES ASCENT - MODERATE / HARD
From the N 332 ( just south of Benissa ) turn on to the CV 750 towards Jalon then almost immediately left again on to CV 749 ( signposted Pinos ).
After 8 Km pass Restaurante Pinos on your right then 700 metres later cross a small bridge with railings and immediately after the bridge pull off the road.
Depending on numbers we will park here or further up the slip road
Meet at 10:30 AM . GPS : 38.679969 , -0.014745
WTW ///increases.consumed.torchlight

12/04/2026

WEDNESDAY 15TH APRIL - LA RUTA DE OCHO PUEBLOS ( LA VALL DE GALLINERA ) - MODERATE

The Route of the 8 Towns (Route of 8 Pobles), is a linear excursion of 16 kilometers in length that runs through the 8 towns of the Vall de Gallinera, a beautiful valley between mountains in the interior of the region of Marina Alta, north of the province of Alicante. It is known, among other things, for the cherry trees that populate the slopes of its mountains, offering the spectacle of flowering during the month of March.

The route, which begins in the Font de la Mata de Benirrama and ends at the Font de la Mata de Benissili, is signposted at all times and links the 8 villages of the valley: Benirrama, Benialí, Benissivà, Benitaia, La Carrotja, Alpatró, Llombay and Benissili.

This pleasant walk runs along old agricultural roads between farmhouses and fields, mostly from cherry trees, and the unevenness to overcome is quite mild (except for some occasional stretch), so it is recommended to any hiker who has a minimal habit of walking on the mountain.

The full eight villages walk is a linear walk of about 16 Kms requiring cars at both ends.
We will be doing a " panhandle " style walk of 12 Kms that cover five of these villages and with ascent of 250 metres overall.
We will start and end in the small village of Benirrama and park somewhere along the " Carrer Major"
Benirrama is just off the CV-700 coming from the town of Pego - the turnoff ( CV-7170) is 9.5 Kms from leaving Pego
GPS 38.830591 , -0.196322
W3W ///transact.refund.objectivity

11/04/2026

Our walk in April that took us up to Bernia Fort

08/04/2026

SATURDAY 11TH APRIL - Oltas short circuit - 10kms, 300m of ascent, circa 3 hrs.

An enjoyable walk on established trails utilizing Mozarabic paths and providing the best views it's possible to engender from the Oltas hills.
Excellently led, as ever, with whit and repartee abounding as well as the provision of educative historical and geographic facts.

We will meet at Calpe Railway Terminus at approx 10:30 - walk leader may arrive by train so will be a few minutes after that.

When driving up from the N 332 cross over the railway line and use one of the turnings on the left to park.
Coming from Altea side take the Calp South ( Sud ) exit , up to the roundabout and back on yourself to drive under the N332 then left up the slope to the station.
GPS 38.650807,0.032575 , W3W ///putting.contributes.contests

06/04/2026

WEDNESDAY 8TH APRIL - BOLULLA , 10 KMS (APPROX) , 350 METRES ASCENT ( APPROX ) - MODERATE

This is a newer walk so is also a reccee of sorts - be prepared for the odd diversion - note the use of " APPROX " !!

We start the walk climbing steadily out of Bolulla through terraces of almond and olive trees. The path weaves between dry-stone walls and smallholdings, gradually opening up wider views across the rugged interior of the Marina Baixa.

Approaching Tàrbena, the terrain softens slightly, and the village appears almost unexpectedly, perched among folds of green and ochre hills.

The return to Bolulla is where the walk truly comes into its own. Here, the route leaves the modern alternatives and commits to the beautifully restored Camí Vell, the old mule track that once connected the two villages - a wonderfully engineered path, with sections of original stone paving, tight zigzags, and perfectly graded slopes that reveal the craftsmanship of another era.
We will meet at 10:30 in Bolulla - As you come in to Bolulla ( on the CV-715 , 5 Km out of Callosa d'en Sarria )
note the bins on the RHS and turn right here and down to the riverside where there is parking.
GPS 38.677108 , -0.110823 W3W ///sackful.reintroduce.third

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

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.

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
W3W ///hayrides.token.basketball
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