25 Activities
Scenic Route in the Interior of the Province of Alicante
Starts from
Alicante
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
25
Duration
2 days
Length
118 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Alicante
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
2 days
Length
118 mi
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Adventure
Flor Vallejo
Travel Expert
- Visit the remains of Arab castles built on the rock.
- Discover the caves excavated by the ancestors in Bocairent.
- Enjoy nature by trekking in the Sierra Mariola mountain range.
This region near Alicante is not as well known by tourists as the coastline, but it has nothing to envy. It hides landscapes, traditions and ancient civilisations that left their legacy.
Its spectacular nature lies in the surrounding countryside, with ascending and descending curves that allow you to contemplate the beauty of villages as Sax, Biar and Bocairent, and natural parks. Many of these small towns were conquered by the Arabs, who built castles on the rock at the highest point.
With your camera ready to take pictures, you will be amazed by everything you see on this scenic route! You'll even get to taste some of the typical products that are very popular at Christmas time.
Its spectacular nature lies in the surrounding countryside, with ascending and descending curves that allow you to contemplate the beauty of villages as Sax, Biar and Bocairent, and natural parks. Many of these small towns were conquered by the Arabs, who built castles on the rock at the highest point.
With your camera ready to take pictures, you will be amazed by everything you see on this scenic route! You'll even get to taste some of the typical products that are very popular at Christmas time.
Categories
- History and Culture
- Natural Attractions
- Adventure
This region near Alicante is not as well known by tourists as the coastline, but it has nothing to envy. It hides landscapes, traditions and ancient civilisations that left their legacy.
Its spectacular nature lies in the surrounding countryside, with ascending and descending curves that allow you to contemplate the beauty of villages as Sax, Biar and Bocairent, and natural parks. Many of these small towns were conquered by the Arabs, who built castles on the rock at the highest point.
With your camera ready to take pictures, you will be amazed by everything you see on this scenic route! You'll even get to taste some of the typical products that are very popular at Christmas time.
Its spectacular nature lies in the surrounding countryside, with ascending and descending curves that allow you to contemplate the beauty of villages as Sax, Biar and Bocairent, and natural parks. Many of these small towns were conquered by the Arabs, who built castles on the rock at the highest point.
With your camera ready to take pictures, you will be amazed by everything you see on this scenic route! You'll even get to taste some of the typical products that are very popular at Christmas time.
Flor Vallejo
Travel Expert
- Visit the remains of Arab castles built on the rock.
- Discover the caves excavated by the ancestors in Bocairent.
- Enjoy nature by trekking in the Sierra Mariola mountain range.
Travel itinerary
13 Activities
Day 1
48 mi2 mi
Monasteries, Castles and Imposing Bocairent
Head west towards the first stop, Novelda. Ready to see a monastery with modernist architecture?
Then the road starts to climb, and the hills will accompany you all the way. You go around the nature reserve of the Maigmó mountain ranges, discovering the remains of Arab castles perched high up in the rock.
Finally, the village of Bocairent is the perfect place to end the first day of the route, known for the caves made in the rock.
12 Activities
Day 2
64 mi5 mi
Trekking in Nature and Christmas Traditions in Jijona and Alcoi
Are your shoes ready for hiking in the mountains? The second day takes you into the Sierra Mariola natural park with a short trekking route with viewpoints. It is advisable to bring suitable footwear, some snacks, sun cream and a bottle of water.
There is also time to visit small towns in Alicante where traditions and gastronomy have been present for centuries.