The Jalon Valley situated inland from the Costa Blanca offers a number of activities, including mountain walking, rock climbing, mountain biking, horse riding or something less energetic such as painting or cooking. Casa Almar is the number one provider of accommodation to visitors on activity based holidays in the Jalon Valley, and therefore we can tailor our sevices to meet your precise requirements.

Rock Climbing

Casa Almar is situated in the centre of the Costa Blanca rock climbing area. The main climbing guide to the area is Costa Blanca by Chris Craggs and Alan James published by Rockfax (2005) ISBN 1 873341 95 4. Five of the climbing areas comprising over 100 climbs listed in the guide are within five minutes drive, and there is easy access to the climbing areas of Calpe and Gandia.

Tuition and guidance by AIM qualified instructors is available. Please contact us or go to
Rock Climbing Holidays - Rock and Sun Ltd

Biking

There are a number of local road biking clubs that welcome guests who can join in with them. In addition Casa Almar can offer a route planning service and if required a local experienced cyclist who can act as a guide.

Walking

The area provides a great opportunity for walks at differing levels of challenge. The main walking guide to the area is Costa Blanca Walks: East V2 by Bob Stansfield and published by Cicerone Press (2001), ISBN 1 852843 38 1. In addition route planning and guiders are available, please contact us or Rock and Sun as above.

New for 2008

We can now offer a mountain bike hire service. Until recently the nearest hire service has been in Denia, so you now enjoy the valley without the need to travel to the coast. Cost is 20 euros per day with discounts for extended hire.

Wine tasting: a new micro winery has been developed in the valley, and Casa Almar can arrange wine tastings and visits to the cellars.

One of our partner companies is now offerring survival courses. For further information link to www.sunwalks.com/survival/survival-courses.htm

Due to the climate of the Jalon Valley the outdoor activities can be undertaken throughout the year, however July and August can be a little hot for the more energenic activities such as rock climbing, mountain biking and walking.