Family walks in Spain — hiking in Alicante

Hiking Collection by Ana Carmen

Tours

08:43 h

17.9 mi

2,300 ft

Walking together, exploring, talking, laughing and helping each other; finding a nice corner where you can rest and recharge your batteries with a good snack – these are the best moments a family could wish for.

A great way to connect with the family and with nature is by taking advantage of holidays or the weekends to go hiking. At the same time, it gets the kids away from the TV and off the sofa.

In this Collection, I present five hiking trips for the whole family in Spain’s province of Alicante. Organised from shortest to longest, each Tour provides a different adventure, whether it's discovering a cliff along the coast or giant limestone formations in the middle of the mountains.

The province of Alicante hides unique natural treasures that have been created by erosion over millions of years. Both wind and water have sculpted the wonders that you discover in this Collection.

All the routes are easy to access and simple to complete. It’s wise to bring food and plenty of water along the route, as well as comfortable, well-fitting footwear.

These routes are designed for you to enjoy all year round, although the most recommended time of year is spring so that you can see the almond trees in blossom. Try to avoid extremely hot days.

Choose the route that most intrigues you and take your family in an unforgettable experience. Dogs make for great companions on these hikes too!

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Tours & Highlights

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The Mascarat canyon — hiking in Alicante
Intermediate
00:52
1.66 mi
1.9 mph
250 ft
250 ft
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Mascarat canyon is a gorge about 100 meters high that forms a natural border between the Alicante regions of Marina Alta and Marina Baja.

During the 19th and 20th centuries, several attempts have been made to build bridges that would join both ends of the ravine to facilitate transit. The route that…
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The cliffs of Benitatxell — hiking in Alicante
Intermediate
01:23
2.46 mi
1.8 mph
275 ft
275 ft
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The route runs along the cliff that joins Cala del Moraig and Cala del Llebeig. The path flattens halfway up the limestone cliff, without feeling dizzy and with very nice views of the coast.

The route begins in one of the car parks near Cala del Moraig. A few meters away, the Penya Segats route enters…
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The Albir Lighthouse Trail — hiking in Alicante
Easy
01:32
3.07 mi
2.0 mph
575 ft
575 ft
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This Route crosses the northern part of the Serra Gelada Natural Park. The paved road winds its way until it ends at the Albir lighthouse. During the tour you can see one of the best views of the bay of Altea and the Sierra de Bernia.

The Route begins in the parking lot enabled at the beginning of the…
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Discovering Els Arcs — hiking in Alicante
Intermediate
01:59
4.05 mi
2.0 mph
600 ft
575 ft
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This route is located in the Sierra de la Aixortá. It is a place that has suffered from erosion over the years, sculpting the limestone rock in surprising formations. The Route is signposted by local marks and, for the most part, is made up of tracks and paths without any technical difficulty to be enjoyed…
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Relleu footbridge route — hiking in Alicante
Intermediate
02:58
6.69 mi
2.3 mph
625 ft
600 ft
Intermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This route takes us to the town of Relleu, where one of the best kept beauties in the province of Alicante is hidden. This is the Relleu reservoir and its dam, together with the 212-meter-long walkway of the narrow gorge.

The Route begins in the parking lot of the town of Relleu. Following the Amadorio…
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