CLIMBING HOLIDAYS

The Guadalest Valley has some of Spain's best adventure climbing. There is also easy access to many well developed sports (bolted) crags such as Guadalest which is now one of the best mid grade crags in the Costa Blanca. Just a few minutes walk from the house are the recently developed El Flare routes with around 95 routes some of which are featured in the new RockFax guide. Be sure to check out our free PDF topos. Echo Valley crags with single and multi pitch routes are just 30 minutes drive. The Puig Campana and the Penon at Calpe which boasts classic mountain and sportsclimbing routes of all grades is only 50 minutes drive away. The crags around Sax and Alcoy are all within one hours drive. In fact just about all the venues featured in the Costa Blanca Rockfax central area are within 60 minutes drive time. There area also amazing Via Ferrata and Ridge Traverses on the Sierra Bernia  CLICK HERE FOR CLIMBING INFORMATION

Please note we do not provide climbing or mountaineering activities or instruction. These are undertaken at your own risk.

CYCLING HOLIDAYS

The area is a superb venue for road cycling, one of Europes' best kept secrets! - it is hilly but many of the gradients are gentle, 10% or less. In general the other road users will give you great respect which can come as a pleasant surprise. On some days you see more cyclists than cars and many professional and amateur cycling teams have training weeks in the area. In August/September the Tour of Spain often passes through the area, and many of the world's top cyclists battle it out on the region's most fearsome hills, often over the Puerto Tudons and finishing at the top of the Alto de Aitana road. Completing one of the big loops around the mountains to the North or the South is guaranteed to put a smile onto your face! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

TRAIL RUNNING HOLIDAYS

Amazing opportunities exist for trail and mountain running amidst the spectacular Costa Blanca Mountains. It is possible to run all year around, in warmer weather you can set of before dawn in the clear mountain air and run through the sunrise until things start to get hot around midday! Then you can relax the rest of the day in a local canyon or pool or enjoy the stunnin g panaoramic views on one of our roof terraces. In Spring Autumn and winter the climate is ideal for longer runs, great if you are training for ultramarathons. Our suggested running routes include a visit to Valencias highest summit, a trail through amazing rock pinnacles, rock crevasses and ancient castles.  We have set up free of charge a selection of routes using a couple of excellent smart phone apps.

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SUMMER HOLIDAYS

There is plenty to do in summer in Abdet. The location of the village high in the mountains means you get beautiful fresh air and a pleasant breeze. The houses stay cool with their thick walls.

The local pools are a great feature, at Confrides, Guadalest and Benimantell. For about 2.5 Euros a day you can stay as long as you want. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, it is rarely busy. Don't miss the great experience of night swimming at Guadalest. Pools are open mid June until the end of August (Guadalest until mid september)

The Lake at Guadalest is good for swimming although it is not encouraged you are allowed to do so, Access from the dam (plenty of parking) and walk about 200 metres along the track leading from the dam. There is also a nice stream above the Lake. about 1km toward Abdet on the small rural road. The water is very cold but always flows as it is pumped out from under the mountains!

There are still weeks available in the summer - ideal for family holidays in the Costa Blanca, contact us for special deals!

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