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...
Back to the lakes – part 3
THIS route would definitely be in my top 10 all-time favourite walks. It is an absolute delight from start to finish. After completing 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 2
By Dave Jones
WITH autumn arriving this week, heralding the start of the walking season in south-east Spain, there is still time to escape to...
Aitana
By Dave Jones
THIS walk is the shortest of the routes up Aitana, Alicante’s highest mountain at 1,558 metres. Starting from the Font de L’Arbre...
Summer walks part 4
Bujaruelo back to Panticosa – Day 2
WAKING up in San Nicolas de Bujaruelo is an experience you will never forget. Even in high summer,...
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...
Hecho Valley
By Dave Jones
THE HECHO Valley in the Pyrenees, to the west of the historic city of Jaca, is a verdant area which is well...
Back to Benasque
By Dave Jones
It’s a long way to Benasque – but it’s worth the effort. With copious winter snowfalls – and more in the spring...
Snow walking
By Dave Jones
WALKERS are often looking for new challenges and ways to indulge their passion for the mountains. And, as winter approaches, snow walking...
Guardamar water walk
By Dave Jones
THIS route offers an interesting look at the history of Guardamar del Segura – and gives the walker an insight into the...
El Hondo walk
THIS walk is all about the birds. And they are everywhere at the moment.
The route runs along La Raja lagoon in the municipality of...
Catral’s nature area
By Dave Jones
THIS is short route which runs from Catral village to the nature area (Aula de Naturaleza) on the edge of El Hondo...
Around Aneto
After working hard to get up to the Salenques pass at 2,809 metres, the walker can enjoy a well-earned rest – and awe-inspiring views...
POPULAR NEWS
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...
