Love walking in the Lake District but need some sun? Then look no further than Mountain walks in Spain . This wonderful mountain area located half way between Valencia and Alicante has a "Lake district" feel to it. Without the lakes of course but there are 3 reservoirs. These classic limestone mountains offer all the challenges of better known mountain ranges, from ragged peaks, ridges, rock pinnacles, narrow gorges and broad valleys.

An excellent place to get away from northern European weather and walk during September to June . Spring arrives early here!. Walk in Spain through almond blossom from mid February. See our late availability walking holidays in Spain offers on line.


Our 2012 & 2013 guided  and independent walking holiday programme is now available: Go directly to the mountainWALKS web site or follow events at mountainWALKS on our FaceBook page.

A Favourite Photograph of the Mountains of Alicante
from the Sierra Serrella.
Here's one of my favourite photographs take on one of our guided walks. The photo was taken in early March on one of our guided walks and shows a wonderful inversion take from the peak of "Pla de la Casa" at 1379 mts, the highest of the peaks on the Sierra de la Serrella range just above Quatretondeta.
 More information and other great photographs taken on our walks visit our MOUNTAIN WALKS web site.
Daily events can be followed on the Mountain Walks Facebook Page.

Responsible & sustainable tourism



Mountainwalks sustainable travel policy :-

Social responsibility:- All our staff have employment contracts in accordance with Spanish law with full social security rights and benefits.
-Meals are based on the best of regional dishes using locally grown produce and where possible organically grown produce.
-We encourage our guests to act in responsible way, and with an insight and understanding of the region, its people and their customs.

Economic responsibility:
-We are based in a small mountain village which has suffered substantial economic deprivation over the last 30 years .
-All our purchasing is from local suppliers and where possible using local agricultural produce.
-Locally produced olive oil and almonds are available for our guests to purchase
-We support local income generation and small business enterprises by supporting locally owned shops and restaurants.

Environmental responsibility:
- All waste products are separated for recycling
- We achieve a zero litter policy.
- We work closely with local & regional government to bring environmental issues to their attention and to bring about positive action.
- We were instrumental in working with the regional environmental agency and the Quatretondeta town hall to get a significant area of our local mountain range the Sierra Serrella , declared a micro reserve for Flora and Fauna under the EU Life 2000 initiative.
- We maintain close contact with local environmental groups.
- Solar panels have also been installed at our self catering cottage along with a new high tech high insulation roof.

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