{"id":1396,"date":"2015-03-02T01:46:38","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T00:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/costa-vertical.com\/?page_id=1396"},"modified":"2015-05-05T12:59:55","modified_gmt":"2015-05-05T10:59:55","slug":"day-walks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/costa-vertical.com\/en\/offer\/activities\/day-walks\/","title":{"rendered":"Day Walks"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Costa Blanca, famous for its scenic coastline, has a hidden secret its beautiful Mountain ranges. These mountains are known as Sierras.<\/p>\n

During our guided day walks we will give you a chance to discover the Sierras of the Costa Blanca, including their geology, wildlife and history of the area where ruin\u2019s of the Moorish times are still visible.<\/p>\n

Whether you want a full or half day walking experience these walks can be adapted to suit your needs.<\/p>\n

These walks are all in mountainous terrain so appropriate footwear and warm clothing should be carried by the individual. Lunch and water are provided for full day walking packages.<\/p>\n

Below is a selection of the available walks, but other routes are available to suit any individual or groups needs. Please,\u00a0contact us<\/a> to book or discuss one of our walks:<\/p>\n

* Sierra de Aitana \u2013 1558 m<\/strong>
\n\"Summit_Sierra<\/a>This circuit takes in the highest Sierra on the Costa Blanca takes in the \u201cFont de Partegat\u201d and the dramatic north facing walls of the Aitana. There are also the historic snow caves spread along the route which were used till the 19th<\/sup> century to collect snow during winter and to use that snow during the year to prepare ice-cream, to preserve groceries and to cool down fever. The summit is offers great views of the area especially of the Guadalest Valley.<\/p>\n

* Puig Campana \u2013 1410 m<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"IMG-6937\"Circuit and\/or summit of Costa Blanca\u2019s 2nd<\/sup> highest mountain, Puig Campana<\/p>\n

Puig Campana is a dramatic mountain. The western summit of the mountain has a prominent notch and craggy rock formations while the eastern side holds the main summit. The flanks of the mountain are covered in pines. And its summit offers fantastic views on all sides of the mountain, including the coast line and the dragon backed ridge of the \u201cCresta de Castellets\u201d.<\/p>\n

* Montcabrer \u2013 1390 m\"Moncabrer_Panorama\"<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Circuit to the summit of the highest peak of the Parque Natural de la Sierra de Mariola.<\/p>\n

This walk takes in the forest above Cocentaina where you will see the Castillo de Cocentaina. Passing by many natural springs and limestone outcrops on route to the summit. This walk is also well known for its variety of medicinal herbs, trees and plants. On the summit of the mountain you maybe lucky enough to meet the goats that are resident there, and throughout the walk you will have the opportunity to see eagles and vultures flying overhead.<\/p>\n

\"Cabez\u00f3n<\/a>* Cabez\u00f3n de Oro \u2013 1209 m<\/strong><\/p>\n

Circuit and the summit of Cabez\u00f3n de Oro<\/p>\n

This sierra runs north to south inland and has a summit of 1209m, it is a dramatic Sierra with soring cliffs and pine forests. At the end of the walk there is the opportunity to visit the Caves of Canelobre, a show cave with exquisite limestone formations and guided tours.<\/p>\n

* Sierra de Bernia \u2013 1126 m
\n\"Sierra<\/a><\/strong>The \u201cSierra de Bernia\u201d is a long ridge that dissects the coast line and runs from the coast to Callosa d\u2019en Sarri\u00e0. The circular walk includes the ruins of a 16th<\/sup> century fort and a natural tunnel that goes straight through the base of the ridge. Furthermore, you\u2019ll get a first impression of Costa Blanca\u2019s diverse landscapes \u2013 Its coast lines where beautiful beaches alternate with soaring cliffs and its green and fertile valleys which are interrupted by the craggy \u201cSierras\u201d.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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