GUIDED WALKING and HIKING HOLIDAYS IN SPAIN

Welcome to our tour of the inland valleys of the Costa Blanca coast; An area half way between Valencia and Alicante. Includes a series of guided walks within the Vall de Pop, Laguar and Castells.

You will be based in Parcent in the heart of the Jalon valley, once quoted by Gabriel Miro as being "paradise between the mountains", a picturesque village surrounded by amazing craggy limestone mountains, rolling hills, deep gorges, beautiful forests and wild flowers.

Throughout the week we'll give you a taste of everything about our area, some of the fascinating history, stunning scenery, food and wine and of course great walks.

You can take your pick from gentle strolls within forests and fruit groves to hikes to the mountain peaks and ridges or a combination of the two. We have a selection of walks to suit any ability and are happy to tailor make a holiday exclusively for your group. Alternatively you can choose between one of our example holidays below.

Walking, Wine and Tapas... Easy to moderate half day lanes and forest walks with time left over to visit the villages and local Bodegas & learn about the history and culture here. Or just relax by the pool in this tranquil countryside.

Walking, Wine and Tapas 2..... The same popular format but with moderate to moderately strenuous mountain walks.

Mountain High, Valley Low...

From picturesque walks through the beautiful lush valleys to historic treks on mountain trails, let us guide you around the very best of inland Costa Blanca.

When people think of the Costa Blanca they generally think of summer holidays on the coast, but as many are discovering the inland valleys are the perfect setting for outdoor pursuits. Walkers, mountaineers and cyclists have been flocking to the area in recent years and it's no wonder why.

It boasts of over three hundred days of sunshine a year, has mild winters and especially in recent years very little rain, making it a fantastic area for winter walking.

It has a mountainous landscape which attracts the adventurers; the limestone rock creates fascinating formations, deep gorges and some impressive crags. The well used paths make the climbs easy to achieve and you are rewarded at the top with 360 panoramic views across the valleys and to the sea.

The forest and fruit groves are loved by the strollers and nature lovers. Stunning wild flowers and a wide range of birds can be found in abundance. The Jalon valley is particularly famous for its almond blossom, where in February white and pink blossom carpets the valley.

For the historians both the walks and the villages have a wealth of treasures to discover. You can follow the routes documenting the travels of the traders via their wells and ice houses, or see the incredible terraces and wheat thrashing fields of the exiled moors high in the mountains.

Learn about the old traditional ways of turning grapes to raisins or wine and olives to oil.