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Walking in Marina Alta |
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Costa
Blanca, Spain |
 Our
walking holidays are based in the delightful village of Orba in the region of
south east Spain known as Marina Alta. You can discover the splendour
of a popular walking area, the mountains and valleys of which afford a
multitude of ever changing panoramic views. Agriculture flourishes here
in this fertile region renowned for producing olives, almonds, oranges,
lemons and grapes. Grapes are produced for both wine and raisins and
many crops are cultivated in much the same way as they have been for
four or five centuries. You will marvel at the thousands of terraces
built to gain maximum production from this mountainous region.
Walk through
groves of olive, orange and almond, sensing the total stillness and
silence broken only by the sound of bees collecting pollen from rosemary
and heather and a vast variety of other herbs and plants which grow
profusely.
Savour the peace
and tranquility of walking on pine scented forest tracks, often leading
to high ridge walks; traverse peaks and valleys, using ancient mule
tracks and mozarabic pathways skillfully engineered centuries ago by the
Moors.
Listen to the sound of choughs flying high in the air by the rock faces
and crevices; walk by the salt water marshes where, heron, egret, and
marsh harriers are found.
See ancient ice pits, walled caves, Neolithic cave paintings and the
remains of Moorish castles high in the mountains.
 Your
guides, Richard and Ann has been associated with the area for over 15
years and they have lived there permanently for 5 years. Not
surprisingly, they have gained an extensive knowledge of an area that
they love passionately.
All the walks are on a mixture of forest and farm tracks and paths, with
some scrambling for those who take the more difficult routes.
Richard leads walks, often accompanied by his wife Anne, of between 12
to 18 km in length and lasting from 4 to 7 hours. The week’s walking can
be planned to include or leave out ridge walking, precipitous paths,
flat walks or high walks
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Guided—Independent Holidays |
 Five
days guided walking is included and is available year round except July
and August. Advice is given on the many local places to visit on your
non-walking day or you can take a self guided walk, with notes provided.
Available on selected dates, click here for Dates. You may of course, choose your own departure airport.
We will send you our exclusive walking booklet for the area with a
choice of walks varying from moderate to challenging. Transport is
provided to the start and finish of each walk as public transport is
scarce. Walks vary from 5 miles and 240m ascent to 15 miles and a climb
of 1400m. Richard will advice you on the weather and local conditions.
 You
will stay in the house of your hosts, Richard and Anne Cronk, which has been
specially designed with 6 self contained guest rooms offering double or twin
beds and private facilities with shower. There is a shared kitchenette for
guests, where you can make that early morning drink we so enjoy! The Casa is
fully non smoking. An unheated swimming pool provides a welcome post walk dip. A
continental breakfast is served on the terrace weather permitting. Packed lunch
is also provided. Dinner is a treat to look forward to, taken in the dining area
or outside if weather is suitable, and is cooked by Anne who specializes in
offering Spanish recipes using fresh in season produce. Wine is included with
dinner. which is fully non smoking
Close proximity to the sea means a mild climate ideal for autumn, winter and
spring walking. The temperatures do rise greatly in July and August and
we do not recommend holidays during these months.
There are frequent flights to Alicante & Valencia airport with
scheduled, no frills and charter airlines from throughout the UK &
Ireland. Transfer is provided from either airport
(90 minutes) to and from your
accommodation.
Click to see
Marina Alta Prices
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