Alicante in natural
Alicante is a hugely varied province, with a very different landscape, from the sea to the peaks of the Sierra de Aitana, the Serrella, Xortà or the Sierra de Bernia among others. The contrast is such that we can go from the coastal city of Benidorm to the small villages of the Guadalest valley in just 25 minutes, so the variety of activities that can be done is almost infinite. Alicante is a paradise for nature lovers.
Discover the natural wonders of Alicante
The province of Alicante is a hiker's paradise, its mild climate in autumn, winter and spring make our province the ideal destination outside the summer.
In the middle of winter, in Alicante you can make a multitude of hiking trails, with an incredible variety of landscapes. There are beautiful routes along the sea and ascents to peaks that have nothing to envy to the Pyrenees.
In our rural house Llar de Beniardà we can inform you of many hiking trails and advise you according to your preferences on those suitable for their level of difficulty.
From Beniardà start some of the most beautiful hiking trails in Alicante and Spain, our village is a fantastic starting point for all hiking lovers.
We will inform you about hiking routes throughout the Marina Baixa region, in the mountain ranges of Aitana, Bernia, Xortá, Serrella or Serra Gelada. There is an immense variety, from the ascent to Puig Campana or Pico Aitana, to routes from village to village, the Forat de Bernia, the Castell de Confrides, and a long etcetera.
Climbing in the Guadalest Valley
Alicante is also a paradise for climbers, with its limestone rock walls, there are many places where you can practice your favorite sport. As a good climber friend of mine says: when you like to climb, you only see rock and here, of course, you will see a lot of rock.
Next to the village of Castell de Guadalest there are some of the best climbing routes in the province. There are different routes for sport climbing and also traditional climbing with routes of up to 3 pitches. The type of rock is very hard grey limestone, reddish in some sections. The strengths of the Guadalest Valley climbing school are its good weather all year round (especially in winter) and the enormous diversity of climbs available, from classic to mega sport.
Nearby we can also find the climbing area of Polop, and on the iconic Monte Ponoig (The Sleeping Lion), we have one of the most spectacular via ferrata in Spain.
There is also the possibility of hiring a climbing guide for an initiation or improvement course.
Discover the best cycling routes
Para los amantes del ciclismo, tanto de carretera, como de montaña, la zona del Valle de Guadalest es un lugar único, tanto por su relieve como por su clima benigno. Hasta nuestra zona se desplazan multitud de clubes de ciclismo del norte de Europa y de España, que vienen a entrenarse durante toda la temporada invernal. Podemos informarte de las distintas rutas, de cicloturismo o de bicicleta de montaña
Discover Beniardà
Beniardá, like the rest of the villages in the Guadalest valley, lets its Moorish roots emerge. The unique layout of its small streets, the choice of the place, the habits of its people and more than one dress make you think of that past civilization that marked such a deep imprint on our land, where they left a very easy to follow trail.