Santa Bárbara Castle · Alicante
A hilltop fortress on Mount Benacantil overlooking the city and bay. A choice for history and panoramas; check entrances, lift access and guided visits before going.
Guadalest · mountain village
Old streets and a castle above a rocky outcrop, with reservoir views. A choice for walking and photography; check castle and museum tickets separately.
Algar waterfalls · Callosa d’en Sarrià
Waterfalls and natural pools along the Algar river. Check seasonal access, tickets and permitted bathing areas on the official website. Wear shoes with grip on wet paths.
Tabarca · island day trip
An island off Alicante’s coast for village walks and sea views. Choose a boat operator and confirm the last return sailing in advance; crossings depend on weather.
Altea · old town
White houses, narrow streets and distinctive blue domes. A choice for a relaxed town walk; allow for uphill streets and choose a route that suits you.
Villajoyosa · colourful houses
Colourful old-town houses and a seafront walk. An option for photos and an easy coastal day; use the official tourism site for cultural visits.
Calpe · Penyal d’Ifac
The landmark rock and natural park. Check booking requirements and restrictions for the red ascent route on the park website; for a non-hiking visit, choose views from the coast and foot of the rock.
La Mata and Torrevieja lagoons
A natural park near Torrevieja for walks and birdwatching. Follow marked paths and current park rules; this is a nature area rather than a beach.
Benidorm · Balcón del Mediterráneo
A sea viewpoint to combine with an old-town walk. Allow for steps and conditions by the sea.
Make leisure part of daily life
Try seafront walks, language meetups and interest groups. Choose places you can reach regularly. Before paying for a class, ask about a trial session, duration, language and full price.
Space Business House is a Torrevieja venue for meetings and events. Ask directly through spaceshouse.com about current dates or organising your own event.
Before leaving
Check the forecast, route conditions and return journey. Take water, suitable shoes and sun protection. On nature walks, follow marked routes and the organiser’s instructions.
Planning a route and what comes next
Choose one main stop per day. Guadalest and Algar can form a trip in the same area, while Altea, Villajoyosa and Benidorm work as separate town walks. Combining stops depends on transport, season and your pace. A regularly updated events and festivities list will be prepared separately, with date, town, organiser and programme link.