About this trip
The Sierra de Aitana sits just inland from the Costa Blanca, but you'd never guess it from the coast — this is a range of rocky peaks and deep valleys that most beach-bound visitors never see.
You spend eight days on foot, following old mule tracks and ridge paths with long views down to the Mediterranean, then dropping into valleys with natural springs and limestone amphitheatres.
The mild climate here holds for most of the year, which makes it a solid choice for walking outside the usual summer window.
What you'll do
- Walk ridge-line paths with panoramic views over the Aitana Massif
- Follow traditional mule tracks used for centuries by local shepherds
- Descend into valleys with natural springs
- Explore limestone amphitheatres carved into the landscape
- Take in views stretching down to the Mediterranean coast
- Rated moderate — expect consistent daily walking on hill and mountain terrain
- The day-by-day order can shift, as your guide adjusts the route to local conditions
Worth it if you're fit, embrace challenging terrain, and want stellar local guiding. Think twice if you need flat walks or worry about blisters on long days.
- Guide Jose Miguel is exceptional: knowledgeable, unflustered, produces hot tea mid-hike, makes legendary sandwiches.
- Mountain scenery genuinely spectacular with daily summit views; winter sunshine and tranquil solitude most days.
- Long daily walks demand real fitness; multiple reviewers warn of blisters and steep descents requiring poles.
- Cheap week overall (around £50 spending), but weather changeable so pack layers and windproof top.
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Departing in Dec is cheapest — from £1,200, about 38% below the priciest month (Jan).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in El Castell de Guadalest · 5 Dec – 6 Dec
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