Lockdown – fines and fracas
Although the vast majority of residents are adhering to the state of emergency lockdown, people have been caught surfing, swimming and jogging by the...
Elche reservoir route
This attractive route runs from Elche city centre, following the Vinalopó River as far as Elche reservoir.
It’s a waymarked walk (white/yellow markings) and there...
Deaths in the mountains
SPAIN is the second most mountainous country in Europe after Switzerland.
It is home to some stupendously beautiful mountain ranges that beg to be explored...
Mediodía ridge
THE LONG raking Mediodía ridge divides the Vall de Laguart from the Vall d’Ebo and at its north-eastern end from Pego.
It is one of...
Around the lost mountain – day 1
This long-distance walk starts and finishes in Torla – an attractive village/town in Huesca province which is the gateway to the Ordesa canyon and...
Miserat
On this week’s Costa Walk page, Ralph Phipps from the Costa Blanca Mountain Walkers shares his insights and routes on and around the Miserat...
Nerpio – part 1
By Dave Jones
NERPIO is very much a border town. It stands in Albacete province, just over the border from Murcia – but also very...
Nerpio – part 2
ONE of the most popular walks from Nerpio – the Ruta del Zarzalar – leaves from the town centre to take in the ravine...
Panticosa round walk – day 1 (part 1)
The route from Panticosa to Formigal via the Tebarray pass (2,771 metres) is a beast of a walk in anyone’s book. It measures some...
The Vall de Gallinera
By Ralph Phipps
THIS valley, almost due east of Denia on the Costa Blanca coast, makes its first appearance as you pass Pego to the...
Back to the lakes – part 4
THIS is a tough all-day walk – one which takes the protagonist to a point that offers stupendous views over large swathes of the...
Return to the Tena
By Dave Jones
THE HUGE snowfall at the weekend in the Pyrenees was something to behold. Waking up on Sunday (April 1) with nearly half...
Cataluña’s lakes – part 4
HAVING completed the 4.4km from Cavallers reservoir to the stepping stones just short of the Ventosa i Calvell mountain refuge, there are several options...
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...
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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...
