Holidays available from mountainwalks.com, in the Alicante mountains of the Valencia community, Ronda in Andalucía and the Camino de Santiago.
Mountainwalks continues to operate from its base in Quatretondeta and has now linked up with other independent local operators to share resources and offer a wider range of interesting and varied walking holidays in Spain.
From our base in Quatretondeta we will offer our well know Les Valls de la Marina guided walking holiday, offering great value for money, good accommodation and excellent food. Also available are our self guided walking holidays based from Quatretondeta with a choice of either self catering or half board accommodation. Over 17 years we have developed the most comprehensive and detailed information on walks available in the region. We can supply you with detailed route information for over 100 walks, with walks to suit most abilities. The Alicante mountains provides some of the best and most interesting walking in Spain. From easy walks to very strenuous hikes and hill walking days. To make the most of the area we recommend car hire which we are able to organize for you from the airport. Check our impressive list of walks from our walks index.
New for 2010.
Independent self guided walking tour.
This holiday is of 7 night’s duration and starts in the dramatic Vall de Laguart; from here you walk via Vall de Ebo, Vall de Alcala, Vall de Ceta and finish in Castells de Castells. All accommodation is arranged with dinner and breakfast, luggage transfers between stops, maps and descriptions and airport transfers. GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAYS
Mountain Walks have been successfully offering guided walking holidays in the mountains of Alicante, Spain via various UK and Dutch tour operators for 16 years and have an unequalled knowledge of our local region. We offer the most comprehensive and varied packages available, from moderate guided walks which explore the dramatic countryside its culture and history at a leisurely pace, to challenging hill walking exploring the many ridges and peaks of the area. These are ideal walking holidays for single travellers. Over 40% of our guests are single travellers. Our locally based guides have tremendous experience and local knowledge with a great deal of international experience. With over a 100 different walks in our itinerary many visitors return time and time again. Our holidays, previously available via Exodus , Waymark Holidays and Headwater Holidays under a different titles, are now only available on a direct booking basis.
All our holidays run from Saturday to Saturday, although we may be able to offer midweek departures for groups of 8 or more. Walking will cover the following areas of the Alicante and Valencia mountains; La Marina Alta and its villages of Castell de Castells, Abdet and Guadalest; El Comtat based around the local market town of Cocentaina. These areas are also known as the "Valls de la Marina" cover the walking routes of Sierra Aitana, Sierra Mariola, Sierra Serrella, Vall de Gallinera, Vall de Guadalest, Vall de Laguart, Sierra Benicadell and Sierra Safor. The starting point for our guided walking holidays is Alicante airport which offers excellent low cost flight access to most UK regional airports, most major European airports and good connects for long haul flights.
Les Valls de la Marina” guided walking holidays.
6 days guided walking, offering a range of walking from moderate to strenuous. 7 night's accommodation at Casa Dianica or Casa Ametler with dinner and breakfast included. Supplies for making your own packed lunches are now included . Standard airport transfers and all transportation to and from walks. DATES AND PRICES. |
CAMINO DE SANTIAGO
The most comprehensive selection of self guided and guided walking holidays to be found on the Camino de Santiago offered in conjunction with our specialist partners in the region. Guided walks on the Camino “French Way” covering all 8 sections with holidays of 4 to 7 night duration. Availability from March to September.
Interested in self guided walking on the Camino, send us an email. We will be happy to quote for any section of the Camino |
Independent Self Guided Walking. Alicante mountains
Village to village through some of the most spectacular scenery to be found in the Muntanya d’Alacant. 7 nights with dinner and breakfast, walk maps and descriptions, luggage transfers and airport transfers. Min of 2 people per trip and a maximum of 6. Available September to June. |
| Group holidays. For private groups and clubs we will be delighted to quote for any of our holidays for parties from 8 to 24. If you would like something a little different we can also offer tailor made walking holidaysfor small or large groups including corporate holidays. Over the last few years we have provided holidays for groups from Britain, Ireland, Finland, France, Iceland and Holland. Ask for a quote. |
OTHER HOLIDAYS AVAILABLE FROM mountainWALKS
SPECIAL INTEREST HOLIDAYS
| You can also listen to a BBC Radio 4 programme presented by Brett Westwood on Bonelli's eagles whilst visiting us in the mountains of Alicante a few years ago. This programme was from a series called "Behind the Taverna" and was broadcast as programme 2. |
FLORA HOLIDAYS
The mountain ranges in the south of the Valencia and north of Alicante provinces are home to some of the most varied flora to be found in Europe.
Over 400 species of flora specific to the region are to be found here including a large number of orchids and many rare and threatened species. During the peak season of March to May you can join one of walking holidays specifically aimed at seeing and enjoying the best of the regions flora accompanied by knowledgeable guides. |
RELAXED EXPLORING HOLIDAYS Gentle exploring of the region with visits to rock painting sites, enormous 17C Ice Houses, Roman and Moorish castles, medieval towns and an optional visit to Valencia. Staying at one of our well appointed cottages and getting together each evening in the wine cellar or out on the terrace for a BBQ. Available for small groups of 2 to 6 people. June to September : Please ask for a quote: |
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