Feline sad? You won't be after reading this blog. Fur-real, we often find cats in the towns we visit on our hikes. Here is the purr-fect post for all you animal lovers, featuring some of the most claw-some photos and tails of our furry friends.
Top Ten Hikes of Sierra Espadán
Top ten hikes of Sierra Espadán - my favorite natural park in the Valencian Community. It is a great place for hiking, as it provides countless routes.
Easter Trip to els Ports
The report of our 4 day trip to the region of Els Ports (inland Castellón) where we explored some of the best hiking routes in the area. We have also visited several small, charming villages such as Castellfort and, of course, the capital of the comarca - Morella.
Getting Under the Skin of Cork Oaks
Let me tell you about a special tree native to the Mediterranean region. This tree, among other places, is abundant in the Sierra Espadán Natural Park and forms a vital role in its ecosystem. The tree I am talking about is my favourite one of all trees - the Cork Oak...
Monte Picayo by Train
Did you know that there are hiking trails that can be accessed from Valencia with public transport? One of them is the route of Monte Picayo in Puzol.
Snow Hike!
We went to the snow. Snow is fun! Dmitry (allegedly)* beats up small children. That is all I am allowed to remember. The end. *To stay safe from polonium poisoning, we must use the word allegedly. P.S. Dmitry said that I make good jokes and that I could write that here as well. Thank you … Continue reading Snow Hike!
Maús Castle
Maús Castle is located in the Sierra Espadán and has commanding views across the area. The trip involved a hike through a magical forest before an ascent to the castle in the hopes of finding a mouse. The hike began in the village of Sueras. Fuelled by Allen's Christmas chocolates (thanks Allen), we started uphill … Continue reading Maús Castle
The Peak of Bernia
Bernia is a mountain in that you can go both up and through! Although it is within Alicante provinces there are epic views along all of the Mediterranean coastline. Our hike began at Casas de Bernia, which is a restaurant with a great view of the area towards the sea. Although it took some convincing … Continue reading The Peak of Bernia
The Rocks of Cullera
The Rocks of Cullera in the Sierra Espadán is one of the best vantage points in the area. From the rock formation it is possible to see all the way to Valencia and the sea. The 15km circular route we did from Almedíjar had a wide variety of trails, including some very wet ones! We … Continue reading The Rocks of Cullera
The Ascent to Benicadell
Benicadell (1104m) is the tallest peak in the Benicadell Mountain Range in the south of Valencia province. We went for a 14km hike following a mostly circular route and we even did some scrambling to reach the peak. The views from the mountain are incredible and you can see both Valencia and Alicante province. We … Continue reading The Ascent to Benicadell