What is wild camping? Why do people do it? When is the best time to go? Is it safe and legal? Read on to find out if wild camping in a tent is for you!
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Are you on holiday in the Costa Blanca or passing through whilst travelling around Spain?
Are you looking for some awesome outdoor activities or places to visit, either independantly or with a guide?
Do you live in the Costa Blanca or nearby, and want to explore the wilder side of the region?
You have come to the right place!
These blogs mainly focus on one specific place, activity or route located in the Costa Blanca.
HOWEVER, alongside this you will also find a variety of other potential outdoor adventures and opportunities to explore in the same area.
For example, a blog post about a hiking route could include wild camping spots, caves/tunnels, natural pools for swimming, picnic areas, etc
…basically anything that I find along the way that could make your day out even better!
If you interested in finding particular outdoor adventure, such as those listed here, you can browse the blog posts according to the main activity:
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What is wild camping? Why do people do it? When is the best time to go? Is it safe and legal? Read on to find out if wild camping in a tent is for you!
Discover "Los Chorradores" with an easy hike to visit beautiful waterfalls and other water features. Swim, have a picnic, or venture to the reservoir
Explore a true hidden gem, the "Salto de Chella" waterfall: 25-metres high with a "beach", large pool that great for swimming, caves and more!
Hike the "Ruta de Las 3 Cascadas Anna" and discover beautiful waterfalls: Gorgo Gaspar, Cascada de los Vikingos and the great Cascada del Salto
Walk the 6,000 steps around the Vall de Laguar on the legendary "Catedral del Senderismo" route, with spectacular views of the Barranc de l´Infern
Discover Alt de l´Ample, Serra de la Devesa and Penya Talai. Three great mountain hiking routes in Jalón with wild ascents and optional scrambling
A classic and very rewarding 13.7km hiking route, beginning in Fleix, with lots of elevation and outstanding views
This includes a 9.65km hike from Aspe though a rustic desert landscape with various interesting sights to see along the way
With hiking routes ranging from 1.6-7.9km there is something here for beginner mountain hikers, as well as experienced scramblers
An easy hike to visit two iconic limestone arches. You can park nearby and walk for 10-30 minutes or do the full 6.6km hiking route
A must-visit hidden gem!! With four hiking routes to choose from, you could hike 2km just to visit this truly unique open-air museum, or enjoy an 11km cave-hunting and scrambling adventure
A 5km hiking route along a waterway, which can be combined with the 3.9km Hiking Route: “El Calentar – Assut de Sant Joan” (SL-CV 156) or be extended even further up the canyon
A famous easy 8.5km route through a charming valley, following the waterway
If you are feeling more adventurous, you can take on this 7km steep hike with a gully and other scrambling sections to ascent this mountain near Busot town
This includes suggested hiking routes between 10-15km, near Planes (although in this blog post only, they are not followable routes)
An easy-moderate 2-3km hike to visit three amazing waterfalls near Anna town
An easy 8-2km hike to my favourite waterfall of them all!
An easy 3km hike (or less) to visit a beautiful natural landscape in Navarrés
This includes the three hikes above, as well as 5 other hidden gems with waterfalls where you can swim
Embark on a rafting adventure in the town of Sumacárcer
Jump from cliffs, a diving board or a tree swing into crystal-clear water and waterfall pools
The best place for wild swimming with a taste of paradise
This includes a series of pools where you can cool off on a hot day, which could be visited separately, or as part of the Sella hiking route
Visit this special place and discover numerous natural pools along the Barranco de la Encantada
This includes a 9.6m road cycling route around the reservoir, as well as a mountain biking area
This included two dedicated mountain biking areas that merge into one another, as well as wide gravel tracks providing much longer routes through the natural landscape between Aspe and Elche reservoir
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