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Day 1 - Arrive in Parcent

A private transfer (70 mins) brings you to Parcent where you can relax with a welcome drink and a stroll around the village.

Day 2 - El Somo Circuit 9km, 285m Ascent, 4hr

Today’s walk winds between three inland gorges each more spectacular than the last! Farm paths through cherry orchards lead over open ridges, with ever more expansive views of the coast before we picnic in a ruined farmhouse below an impossible castle on a ragged vertical peak. From here we wind past bright pink velorium above a sunken chasm, and descend through almond terraces perfumed with camomile back the start. Transfer back to Carrascal for 4 course meal with wine.

Day 3 - Caballo Verde 11km, 425m Ascent,4hr

A ferocious battle between Moors and Christians - the last on mainland Spain during the Spanish Reconquest - took place on the Caballo Verde Ridge high above Parcent village in 1609. Today we follow a steady stepped trail cut centuries ago by Arab traders through almond terraces leading up to this ancient battlefield, marked by a lonely cross on the rocky hillside. We picnic with views out to the distant Balearic Islands before descending from a rocky saddle back down into Benichembla Village for a drink in the lively local bar. Transfer to Carrascal for 4 course meal with wine.

Day 4 - Coll de Rates 13km, 650m Ascent,5hr

We walk from the hotel door through orange groves into the Carrascal range, ascending the Barranco Negro and picking wild blackcurrants as Bee-eaters wheel and chatter overhead. Look out for jonquils – perfect tiny daffodils - while thyme and wild Angelica line our mountain path almost all the way to the summit, from where we have views over several surrounding sierras. On returning to the village, look out for the pelota players in the late afternoon thrashing a ball to and fro along the main street to the cheers of local supporters! Tonight is Paella night!

Day 5 - Valencia Trip

This morning drive you to Xereco train station where you take the train along the coast, passing flooded rice fields. look out for Herons and Egrets.

The train takes you into the heart of the city with its amazing architecture and history. So much to see. We provide tour maps and a guide to "must see places of interest". All transfers and rail tickets are included in the price of the holiday.  Collect from Xereco station at 6pm - transfer back to Carrascal fo 4 course dinner with wine.

Day 6 - Smugglers' Cove Walk 7km, 225m Ascent,4hr

Many coves and beaches were well used as smuggling depots in olden days. Our route winds down a rocky defile filled with lavender and wild fig to a stunning turquoise bay, where the surrounding cliffs are honeycombed with illicit storage caves connected by mule tracks. We ascend to a superb seaside trail leading below soaring cliffs and walk below tumbling waterfalls, before returning to the beautiful town of Moraira for a swim, a stroll or a coffee watching the world go by. Transfer back to the hotel for 4 course meal with wine.

Day 7 - Bernia Ridge 14km, 850m Ascent, 5 hr

Few walks offer as many high impact views as today’s circular route around the 1000m high Berniere Ridge near the coast. A steady ascent leads to an amazing natural cave – after ducking through it (just 15m) fabulous coastal views stay with us to our picnic spot – a ruined C16 Moorish fortress! After exploring the extensive ruins we pass over a saddle to Echo Gorge and follow a breathtaking traverse to the sound of cicadas and skittering lizards, before an easy descent back to our starting point. Transfer back to Carrascal for 4 course meal with wine. Time to reflect on the weeks activities.

Day 8 - Leave Parcent

A private transfer takes you back to the airport for the flight home.