this October 12 ° It is a national holiday and most Alicante men and women are off. Despite the rains accompanying us these days, the truth is that many will take advantage of the day off to get a little bit out of the routine. If you are thinking of doing mini escape For Wednesday, we recommend three excellent destinations within the province of Alicante. about Guadalest, Elche marsh anyone morairathree residential areas with dozens of attractions to spend a day with your family, friends or alone.
The best getaways in Alicante for October 12
If you want to enjoy the day too October 12 ° If you are looking for a destination in a special way and nearby, one of these offers definitely interests you.
Guadalest It is one of the jewels of the province and is always a good time to visit.
In the morning, you can have the opportunity to visit the city and its steep streets, San Jose Castle and Alcozaiba Castle, Orduna House, Parish Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and 12th century prison. From the top you can enjoy the magnificent view of the surroundings and the turquoise water reservoir.
If you still want to walk the road around the swamp It can be the perfect complement to the trip. Leave the car near the dam and start walking along the path surrounding the reservoir. If you decide to do the entire route, keep in mind that it will take you about 3 hours to cross the 9-kilometer forest trail that wraps around the reservoir. The route is circular, so there is no loss.
this Elche marshDeclared as an Asset of Cultural Interest of the Valencian Community is another of the trips you can take. October 12 ° if time permits. It is of great hydrological interest and high environmental wealth both for its reservoir and for valleys, basins, ditches and picturesque aqueducts. But above all, the impressive 23 meter high dam, Vinalopó River.
If you want to take advantage of the holiday to go hiking, this may be an ideal offer. It’s a simple route that’s perfect for walking or cycling. You can go with kids and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The old bridge and the Five Eyes viewpoint are mandatory stops along the route. There is also a watermill and picnic area to recharge your batteries.
Moraira is one of the favorite places of Alicante locals during the summer months due to its impressive coastline of turquoise waters. But this small town in the north of the province offers much more than its beaches. bays.
An ideal option is to walk through its streets and make a route. Watchtower on «Cap d’Or» and keep defensive dominating Ampolla beach and who is known as “Moraira Castle”.
You can visit it in Teulada they religious buildings prominent among them renaissance church and some of its retreatsalso their civil buildings between Jurats and Justice room.