Rio Viñalopó

The River Viñalopó is, in fact, a stream which runs practically the length of Alicante Province, from north to south, discharging into the sea between Santa Pola and La Marina. The little section treated here is approached by road. Leaving … Continued

Pego Marshes

Pego Marsh is situated in the far north of the Costa Blanca with some of it’s boundary in the adjacent Costa Azahar. This extensive wetland is framed by the Segária & Mustalla Mountains, and kept irrigated from subterranean springs (ullals) … Continued

Maigmó

Maigmó is a mountain woodland reserve, no more than twenty minutes from the centre of Alicante, but not as easy of access as it used to be, before the new motorway was built. Access instructions: Take the Alcoy/Castalla motorway from … Continued

Alcoy And Font Roja

Proyecto de Canyet (Operation Canyet) – This Project was started in about 2,001, with the object of re-introducing Griffon Vultures to the area, and therefore to Alicante Province, where the species had been extinct for many years. The ‘hacking’ system … Continued

Mont Olta

Description of Site – Mont Olta is located at the back of Calpe railway station. The mountain rises to 587m between the N332 and the A7 motorway. There is a Walk around the mountain that takes around 3 hours. There … Continued