Route to Pico Del Águila

There’s nothing better to disconnect than hiking in the mountains. The town of Orihuela (Alicante) has varied and abundant natural spaces which offer visitors the chance to get to know the environmental, as well as cultural, offering in the region via its hiking trails and cycling routes.

On this occasion, we went up to Pico de Águila. Even in the middle of September it was like being in August. Luckily, we started the hike pretty early and didn’t get too worn out by the heat. As we say in Spanish, “a quien madruga Dios le ayuda," (“God helps those who get up early”).

We enjoyed beautiful views. During our ascent, we could hear the sounds of the town festival being held in nearby Aparecida in honor of the patron saint, Our Lady of Belén. We joked that they were welcoming us! We also enjoyed the descent and the chance to enjoy the rocky area full of fossils.

My experience on Puig Campana (Bell Hill): After hiking to the top and seeing the beautiful landscape I was really moved. I was about 1,400 meters above sea level. We followed the rock gully to the top and came down via an alternate path (following the signs), enjoying the views all along the way.

From the top you can see the Aitana Sierra. If you visit Torrevieja, Puig Campana is a place in the Province of Alicante (in Valencia) that you can´t miss out on if you´re a nature lover like us!

The landscapes are made up of the interior region of Alicante, which is a must-see because there are some very interesting little towns… We can see the contrasts between the towns, the people and the costal landscapes.