Costa Blanca

For a long time the Costa Blanca has had a reputation for having the best chance of winter sun, the cheapestflights and the most reasonably priced accommodation. However, the 'white coast' has a lot more to offer thanthe simple beach holidays enjoyed by thousands of tourists every year. Not only the spectacular and variedmountains close to the coast, but also the marvellous spring blossom and warm autumn days have attractedwalkers and climbers from all over Europe for decades.Gill Round, who lives in the Costa Blanca and has guided walks there for some years, introduces 50particularly interesting routes which also savour details of the cultural history and reveal culinary delights. Thiswalking guide provides a reliable companion for unforgettable days in spectacular natural environments ? forshort trips near to large holiday resorts, as well as more challenging summit ascents in the remote mountaincountryside of Alicante province. The selection ranges from leisurely strolls along the coast, to pleasantly coolrambles along rivers and gorges, to mountain walks with stunning views.Every walk contains a fact-file of all the important information, a detailed walk description, a small mapshowing the line of the route and an easy-to-read height profile. The numerous colour photos give you anexcellent insight into the landscape characteristics of all the walks.