May 2008 Archive

Cliff Walk to Cala Moraig

This is a short walk following the cliff path and is extremely picturesque. To begin the walk, drive towards Cumbre de Sol. Leaving Moraira and driving towards Benitachell can reach this.

Drive to the crossroads in Benitachell, turn right in the direction of Javea and about 100 yards down on the right hand side there is a right fork which will take you to Cumbre de Sol. Just before you reach the beach at Cumbre de Sol there is a sign on the right hand side pointing to Cala de Moraig.

Just a little further on you can park your car and walk back to the path. There is a sign with information about the route.

Just follow the footpath, which wends its way along to the bay with the sea on your left. The way down to the beach is a little steep so take care.

Along the path there are signs S.L. These signs indicate that the walks do not exceed 10 kilometers and have two stripes, one white and one green, which indicate the location and direction of pathways.

The object is to recover the routes, which run through the heart of nature, following old paths, which, in the past, were the communication between places and towns.

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Iris Gardens and Labyrinth

A delightful couple of hours can be spent by visiting the Iris Gardens and Labyrinth. These are situated on the road to Marnes. To reach them from Moraira drive to Teulada and turn left at the junction on to the N 332, drive through Benissa and take the right fork at the end of the village signposted Jalon.

When you reach the T junction cross over towards Pinos and 1 kilometre past Pinos there is a blue bridge. Take the right fork and the Gardens are about two kilometres up on the right hand side. The entire drive takes about 45 minutes.

These gardens are only open for six weeks every year from mid-April to the end of May and are free. There are approximately 5,000 iris, 100 different hybrids, a riot of colour, also a few other plants, such as sweet peas and lavender but mainly iris.

You can buy the plants and the advantage is that you see them in flower before buying. The whole garden is pesticide free and the owners inform me that they never water the plants. The telephone number of the gardens is 96 597 3520.

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Excursions and Boat Trips

Along the coast of the Costa Blanca there are various boat trips

From 21st March onwards Return fares:

Denia 9.15 a.m. 14.15 Denia/Javea €15.00 Javea 10.0 a.m. 17.00 Denia/Calpe €20 Calpe 11.l5 a.m. 18.15 Denia/Altea €15 Altea 12.00 a.m. 19.00 Javea/Altea €20 Calpe 12.30 19.30 Calpe/Altea €12 Javea 13.30 20.00 Denia 14.00 21.00 Children 4 – 10 years 50%

Catamaran trips.

Denia Javea Calpe Altea Return fares: 9.15 10.0 11.15 12.00 Denia/Altea €30
16.15 17.00 18.15 19.00 Denia/Calpe €25 Denia/Javea €15 Altea Calpe Javea Denia Javea/Calpe €20
12.00 12.45 13.45 14.15 Javea/Altea €25 19.00 19.45 20.45 21.15 Calpe/Altea €12

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Bioparc Valencia

There is a new Safari Park opened in Valencia which is probably as near to Africa as you can get without going there. It begins at the river bed at Campanar where there is a new white bridge across the lake and there are boats shaped like swans which families can enjoy. Across the bridge the area looks like an African Safari and there are paths leading to different animal enclosures.

In the first area there are zebras, rhinos and ostriches living as if in the wild and the whole area is full of large rocks, red dust on the ground and masses of foliage including acacia trees.

The Bioparc is as open as possible with animals walking round the visitors. The area is very safe as there are deep moats to stop the animals charging and escaping.

The bird enclosure is full of African birds, including the guinea ford and hamerkop.

There are giraffes, flamingos, lions, hippos, water hogs and in the caves are tortoises, scorpions and lots more.

There are also picnic areas, cafes with thatched roofs and here you are at the water·s edge.

The Biopar is open Mondays to Fridays from 10.00 – 17.30 and weekends from 10.00 – 18.30. The telephone number is 902 250 340

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