Marina Alta sunset tours

Magical moments in the heart of the mountains

SUNDOWN over mountains, marshes and valleys after a balmy evening close to nature, hearing about what lies beneath and between the trees, shrubland and glistening rivers and streams – maybe seeing some of it, and perhaps spotting some wild animals – and discovering how people lived in bygone centuries; all this has to be the best way of exploring the Marina Alta, on and off the beaten track.

And luckily, Endémica Natura is running weekly sunset tours throughout the district all summer – guided walks around its most glorious, arresting scenery.

All trips start at 19.00, cost €8 per head or €5 for children aged six to 12 inclusive (undersixes go free), which includes accident insurance, and take around three hours.

The usual anti-pandemic safety measures apply, and booking is required as places are limited – call María on 616 043 173 or email info@endemicanatura.com with your full name, contact telephone number and year of birth.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 SAGRA'S NATURAL SPRINGS

The network of water sources scattered throughout the mountains in the northern inland Marina Alta zone known as La Rectoría has allowed centuries or even millennia of civilisations to settle there, crops to flourish, and rich natural countryside to bloom.

For hikers, they make great sightseeing, as you'll find out on the twilight walk around the Mortits and Dalt springs and riverbed, before finishing up with a swift tour of Sagra's winding, historydrenched lanes.

Stay tuned to Costa News for more trips this month.