Can´t decide what food to take camping? Cook, dehydrate, boil in the bag, or eat out of a tin? These snack & camping dinner ideas are for you!
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 IMAGE to read the blog posts in that category…
You can type a particular keyword into this search bar to find what you are looking for…
To find some inspiration you can see the full list of blog posts here.
Or you can browse the most recent (last 6) blog posts below…
Your next outdoor adventure awaits!
Can´t decide what food to take camping? Cook, dehydrate, boil in the bag, or eat out of a tin? These snack & camping dinner ideas are for you!
Discover what I take with me when I go wild camping, how I adapt my camping list for different seasons, and when I stay at an official campsite
Stay at 17 FREE campsites across Alicante, Valencia & Castellón. Read more to find out: The locations, how to book, and my personal experiences
Stay at "Rincón Bello" FREE camping (in the Sierra de Maigmó). Relax in nature, or go rock climbing, scrambling, hiking, or do a via ferrata nearby!
Are summer temperatures slowing you down, making it difficult to enjoy outdoor adventures? Don´t dispair! Read my 15 tips on how to stay cool
Thinking about wild camping? Look for inspiration to keep entertained while out in the wild? Connect with nature, get creative and do what you love!
During the summer (July and August only), you can stay in the camping site and hike from there
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
Check out my mountain essentials, such as: water filters and hydration systems, portable and solar chargers, lighting, backpacks, and the best multi-adventure guidebook for your Costa Blanca adventures
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
This is a more difficult walk with a natural pool to cool off in on the way, leading to a very impressive 65-metre high waterfall deep in the canyon!
Check out my mountain essentials, such as: water filters and hydration systems, portable and solar chargers, lighting, backpacks, and the best multi-adventure guidebook for your Costa Blanca adventures
Embark on a rafting adventure in the town of Sumacárcer
A popular place for wild swimming and playing in the water.
Jump from cliffs, a diving board or a tree swing into crystal-clear water and natural pools
A 5km aquatic route including cliff jumping, rope climbing, abd gorge swmming. The full route is adventurers only, but there is something for everyone.
The best place for wild swimming with a taste of paradise.
A popular place for wild swimming and playing in the water.
A truly unique natural experience!
Indulge in a wild mud bath, wash off with icy cold water, then float in a warm salt pool.
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
A quiet reservoir where you can take a quick dip in the water to cool off.
Visit this special place and discover numerous natural pools along the Barranco de la Encantada
*Gorg del Salt was NOT suitable for swimming in 2024 (unless you like swimming with snakes!)
This includes suggested hiking routes between 10-15km, near Planes (although in this blog post only, they are not followable routes)
*Barranco de la Encantada was NOT suitable for swimming in 2024 (due to a lack of water)
The short hikes to waterfalls section also include locations where you can swim, cliff jump and cool off on a hot day.
A popular place to visit with paddleboard and kayak rental, as well as other guided outdoor adventures. Follow my 4.6km paddling route.
A popular place to visit with kayak rental and turtles. Follow my 5.9km paddling route around the whole reservoir!
A remote reservoir with natural pools and waterfall, and castle too! Follow my 7.3km paddling route, or another of my suggested routes.
A reservoir with short hikes nearby, or longer hikes in the mountains nearby.
If you want to take your own paddleboard/kayak to paddle on a reservoir in the Valencia Region, you might need a licence.
Learn about the 2x native species and 2x exotic species of freshwater turtles in Valencia.
If you are visiting a reservoir or other body of water, and you are interested in seeing turtles in their own habitat, these tips can help increase your chances.
Enhance your paddling adventures with some turtle-spotting. These tips will tell you how to find them.
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
Discover what I take with me when I go wild camping, how I adapt for different seasons, and what I do differently when I stay at an official campsite
Can´t decide what food to take camping? Cook, dehydrate, boil in the bag, or eat out of a tin? These camping snack & camping dinner ideas are for you!
Thinking about trying wild camping, or looking for inspiration for things to do while outdoors. Read more and be inspired!
A free campsite near Petrer/Agost. Great for rock climbing, scrambling, hiking, via ferrata, or relaxing in nature
Find out the locations, how to book, and hidden gems you can visit nearby
Stay aty this cheap camping site to visit the incredible Ruta Rio Fraile: Natural pools, gorges, cliff jumps & ropes
A cheap camping site in the Sierra de Mariola, only open in summer.
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
With so many options, from beachside camping, family focused sites, to mountain retreats – how do you actually choose the right one for you? Check out this guide for location types, facilities, prices, and reviews!
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Read poetry and find book recommendations inspired by nature and freedom.
Discover the finest hiking routes in my birthplace (the Lake District) as well as other key mountain locations in the United Kingdom.
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If you’re looking for a fun and original way to uncover Alicante’s hidden spots, I suggest joining the outdoor adventure challenge called “Adventure Hunt”.
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