Exploring the wild side of the Costa Blanca
Exploring the wild side of the Costa Blanca
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The best place for wild swimming with a taste of paradise
Jump from cliffs, a diving board or a tree swing into crystal-clear water and natural pools
A popular place for wild swimming and playing in the water.
Embark on a rafting adventure in the town of Sumacárcer
A 5km aquatic route including cliff jumping, rope climbing, abd gorge swmming. The full route is adventurers only, but there is something for everyone.
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
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
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.
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.
Stay at 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.
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)
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For a unique and exciting way to explore Alicante’s lesser-known corners, consider taking part in the outdoor adventure challenge called “Adventure Hunt”.
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