Top 5 routes and excursions to explore in Alicante this weekend

1.- Ecological tour of Benissa, a route between cliffs and magnificent bays

This coastal walk is a Coastal road starting from Les Bassetes yacht club and passes through different coves in the region by walking between the rocks. It has multiple accesses along its route, so it is not necessary to redo it.

It is a beautiful route where you will enjoy the magnificent view of the Mediterranean. It is an easy way to transport and transport so that even children can do it. There are steps on the 2.5 kilometer track in total, so depending on the pauses we make during the walk and the walking speed, it can be passed in one or one and a half hours. The entire route is filled with information panels with information about the flora and fauna of the areas we pass through.

In addition, along the route you will find several shaded areas and even some corners with benches and tables; this is ideal if you want to take a break and have a bite to eat halfway through.

2.- Walking route through the Cathedral Barranc de l’Infern

Marina Alta is home to a number of natural areas where you can breathe fresh air, practice mountain sports at all levels, or simply enjoy the area’s impressive scenery and landscape. HE Barranc de L’Infern found Laguar Valley This is one of the great places.

This is natural wonder crossed by the Girona riverowner of high geological and archaeological interest It is a very popular area. hikers and climbers are christened by this name for both its stunning panoramic views and its majestic slopes or natural slides whose depth seems to reach the very center of the earth.

The physical demand of the route is high, it takes about 4-5 hours to complete; however, there are sections that are easier than others. It is a circular route that surrounds the ravine and is known as the “Cathedral of Walking” due to its more than 6,800 stone steps of Moorish origin, so you should stay calm while climbing up, enjoying the view at all times.

The most emblematic place in the region consists of an inaccessible mountain pass stretching between deep wells, rocks and cliffs. At the exit of the canyon, the erosion of the river has created a vast natural vault of enormous dimensions. Are you ready to meet him at the bridge this December?

3.- The Road to Albir Lighthouse

One of the most spectacular and simple routes to do in the province of Alicante. Sea and mountains on a quiet walk from the impressive cliffs of Serra Gelada Nature Park to the Albir Lighthouse.

It starts from our route. Albir beach, especially from the end of Paseo de las Estrellas, because on its floor, as in Hollywood, we can see the names of Spanish actors and directors who have won awards at the Film Festival held in the town every year. By Alfaz del Pi. We find the road that will take us to our destination behind the tourism office of the municipality, Albir Lighthouse.

We can find a cabin on the way up. where the two routes are indicated by signpostsone is a more difficult path through all the mountain ranges and another that we will drive along a paved road that was previously used as a path to the lighthouse.

in the vast pine forest We can find a wide variety of vegetation such as Aleppo pine, carob, honeysuckle. We can also observe Altea and its entire bay from different perspectives, surprisingly the clash between coast and mountain. As we follow our path and pass through a tunnel, we find benches where we can stop and rest or admire the beautiful views.

When the trek started again, we found the Ocher Mines (a type of reddish clay formerly used for pigmentation) that had been used for years by the Phoenicians and Romans… There is a small cove called Cala de la Mina nearby.

if we keep going we can see great intro on the rock, It is the entrance to a cave that can be reached via a path with many bushes known as Boca de la Balena.

Close to our destination, we can enjoy the scenery offered by the high altitude. Once inside the lighthouse, when it has been restored and turned into a museum, we can visit it and understand a little more about how it works. Its restored tower, also known as the Bombarda tower, is one of many military towers built in some coastal cities to protect it from looting by Barbary pirates.

4. The route through Peñón de Ifach

Ifach Rock, in calfIt is one of the most recognizable rock formations in the province of Alicante. This enormous calcareous mass at an altitude of 332 meters is located in Marina Alta and covers an area of ​​45 hectares, Penyal d’Ifac Natural Park.

El Peñón is a challenge for those who love to climb and The scenario chosen by mountaineer Jesús Calleja to test the skills of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchezbut we can get to know him perfectly by following his marked course.

This route is 2 kilometers long, round-trip, and its estimated time is 1 hour and 45 minutes. If you go at a heavy pace, it can take about two and a half hours.

dir-dir Gezi It has a cumulative roughness of 291 meters and has different difficulty levels.. The first part can be considered easy as it proceeds along a conditional path, and the second part (from the tunnel) and especially the geodesic peak is difficult to ascend. The route has a steep incline, because in one kilometer about 300 meters of roughness was saved.

Any time of the year is suitable for climbing the Rock, but you should ignore rainy or foggy days. You can also enjoy the nesting of flowers and seagulls in the spring and fall.

5.- Banyeres mills route

mariola banyeres It is the highest municipality in the interior of the province of Alicante, located in the l’Alcoià region and is part of the Sierra Mariola Natural Park.. It has a rich cultural and natural heritage linked to the crossing of the Vinalopó River, which is of great scenic value, with a wide variety of aromatic and medicinal plants, numerous fountains and old paper mills.

Its cultural heritage is linked to its industrial background, particularly the paper industry. Route of the Molins it allows us to get to know the three most emblematic paper mills in town.

Its natural environment offers the visitor the opportunity to go deep into nature, follow various paths and discover beautiful landscapes that will not cease to amaze you.

One of the best-known places is Molí l’Ombria, where various trails begin, including the Ruta dels Molins and/or the Ruta dels Miradors.