activities
The environment at the finca is diverting. Guests, who want a change from the finca, can spend the day at the beach, go off with the mountain-bikes provided by the finca, do a guided horseback trail excursion into the hills, visit towns and villages in the back country, go sailing and more. A golf course near Muchamiel and more along the coasts offer excellent possibilities for passionate players. Alicante offers a variety of shopping possibilities.
Cities and places to see
Alicante
castle Santa Barbara, harbor and old part of town
Bocairent
ancient awsesome jewish-arabic-christian town in the mountains, herbal liqueur
Alcoy
charming mountain city with nature and mountains surroundings
Altea
historical city with beautiful flair and pebble beach
Elche
old palm tree city
Campello
boardwalk at the sandy beach and harbor
Jijona
almond museum – marzipan production with shop
Finestrat
fortress
Nature hikes and excursions
Barranc del Cinq
Near Alcoy. Walking up to 1000 m from near Alcoy to observe rare vulture flying at eye-level
Nationalpark Font Roja
Nature park with old mediteranean wood and stone oaks, 1000 m above Alcoy
Cuevas de Canalobre
large caves at the Cabezon de Oro mountain nearby
Back country
one of Spain’s most beautiful country roads
Botanic and ornithological walks
Identifying the rich varieties of plants of the machia and also watching the different bird species. A guided tour, depending on time of the year and possibilities. Start from the house.
Sportiv activities
Golfplatz Bonalba
nur 15 Minuten entfernt in Muchamiel und mehrere in Altea und Umgebung.
Horse back trail excursions
A small farm near the finca offers excursions on well looked after horses. Depending on the ability of riders 2-day excursions with overnight accommodation can be organized as well.
Mountainbiken
Four mountain bikes are provided, starting from the house, spectacular views and ways.
Festivities and events
Fiestas de Moros y Christianos
parades playing the recapture of Spain from morish occupiers during medieval times starting in April (Alcoy) in many local towns and cities along the Costa Blanca
Volkstanz in Jijona
traditioneller Tanz in Kostümen der Mandelbauern.
Easter parades Alicante
spektakuläre historische Prozession mit schaurigen Kapuzenmännern.
Die „Faillas“ in Valencia
exposition of gigantic figures made of papier-mâché being burned at night on the squares of Valencia.
Shopping
Various shopping opportunities
Organic market in Muchamiel and San Juan
Supermarkets (Carrefour in San Juan, Mercadona in Muchamiel)
Weekly markets
Alicante for power-Shopping!