Visit the Embalse Crevillente reservoir for hiking routes, beaches, swimming in pristine water, turtle-spotting, cave hunting, enjoying nature and more
Exploring the wild side of the Costa Blanca
Exploring the wild side of the Costa Blanca
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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!
How to view blog posts related to locations on the map:
If you interested in finding particular outdoor adventure, such as those listed here, you can browse the blog posts according to the main activity.
Click on the category below to view the blogs with a short summary of the relevant blogs.
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Visit the Embalse Crevillente reservoir for hiking routes, beaches, swimming in pristine water, turtle-spotting, cave hunting, enjoying nature and more
Enjoy an easy-moderate hiking route from Aspe to visit the “Fuente de la Gota Aspe” natural Spring plus the 5 natural pools ("Charcas de Uchel")
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
This includes two short hiking routes (2.74km and 5.93km) around the edges of the reservoir, as well as suggesting other paths to explore.
This 15.3km hiking route could be reduced by a few km to visit either the fuente or the pools, but I definitey recommend both!
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
The short hikes to waterfalls blogs also include locations where you can swim, cliff jump and cool off on a hot day.
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
Are you curious to know…What is wild camping? Why do people do it? When is the best time to do it? s it legal and safe? Find out more and see if it is the outdoor activity for you
See a sample of the kinds of locations where you can wild camp in the Costa Blanca. From mountains to caves, in a tent or in a bivvy bag. Be inspired to spend a night under the stars
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