Pico del Obispo (2,014m)
THE PICO del Obispo (the Bishop's Peak), at a strapping 2,014 metres, is Murcia's highest mountain. Standing in the west of the region, near...
Cocoll (1,048 metres)
THIS is a well-signposted walk from the village of Benigembla up to the summit of Cocoll (1,048 metres). The route makes use of the...
Menejador (1,352 metres)
By Dave Jones
THIS route is at its best on a cold, crisp winter morning. It makes use of two waymarked short distance footpaths in...
Barranc del Infern
THIS ROUTE lies inside Font Roja natural park. It could be done on a hot and steamy summer's evening, taking advantage of the height...
Camprodon
By Dave Jones
THE HISTORIC town of Camprodon in the Pyrenees of Cataluña is a wonderful base for a short walking holiday. Lying at the...
Two ravine walk
By Dave Jones
THIS route takes in two wonderful ravines in the municipality of Castell de Castells.
The walker is rewarded with some spectacular views of...
Summer walks part 3
Panticosa to Bujaruelo Day 1 (part 2)
THE GLACIAL lake - ‘Ibón de Catieras’ – is lovely place for a spot of lunch at 2,267...
Ombria d’Alfaro
THE SUMMIT of the Ombria d’Alfaro offers wonderful views over large swathes of the mountainous north of Alicante province. The striking Serrella ridge, the...
Summer walks
IT'S that time of year again.
The heat has descended. Mad dogs and Englishmen are the only ones venturing out in the midday sun, etc....
Puig Campana ascent
By Dave Jones
PUIG Campana (1,408 metres) is the volcano-like mountain which stands behind Benidorm in the municipality of Finestrat. Its formidable aspect makes the...
Summer walks part 2
Panticosa to Bujaruelo Day 1 (part 1)
MAKE no mistake, this is a gruelling two-day walk. You will need to start early (before 07.00) and...
Benasque – part 1
By Dave Jones
THIS week we revisit Benasque – one of the prime locations in the Pyrenees for a spot of winter walking. For those...
Pyrenees paradise – Part 2
THOSE who read last week’s walk may be glad to know that this week’s offering is easier on the legs. The basic route up...
Summer walks – part 5
THE TWO-day walk from Panticosa to San Nicolas de Bujaruelo will take some organising. Those who are going up to either of these wonderful...
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Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
