The Guadalest Valley has some of Spain's best adventure climbing. There is also easy access to many well developed sports (bolted) crags such as Sella and Toix. Just a few minutes walk from the house are the recently developed El Flare routes. The Guadalest bolted routes (also good for bouldering) are just 15 minutes away. Be sure to check out our free PDF topos. The Puig Campana which boasts classic mountain routes of all grades is only 40 minutes drive away. The crags around Sax and Alcoy are all within one hours drive. In fact just about all the venues featured in the Costa Blanca Rockfax guide are within 60 minutes drive time.

Useful Links

Compasswest Pleasure Domes, Sea Cliffs, Echo Valley, local crags and climbing courses.
Guadalest bolted routes and El Flare Crags
Costa Blanca Rock Calpe, Alicante, Ontinyent
Rockfax Costa Blanca Guide and topos -
Rockfax area database comments on routes and crags
Costa Blanca Climbing Useful links to other sites, topos and news

Climbing is possible all year, even on the mountain crags. In summer, although the heat around midday can be fierce, climbing on North facing crags is very pleasant as the humidity is usually very low. It's also possible to climb morning and evening even on South facing crags. Midday can be spent at one of the fantastic local pools or you could even do one of the classic local canyon trips .

There are several guide books to the area, the best being the RockFax Costa Blanca 2005 guide It contains over 42 major venues including 11 which have never appeared in a Rockfax before. The book is in full colour throughout with a complete set of new photo-topos for every crag.

Online topos are also available at http://www.compasswest.co.uk/. Compass West run week long climbing courses and also offer guiding on an individual basis. They are by far the most experienced climbing school in the area.

There are several climbing shops in the area. "Sprinter" at the Marina complex close to Carrefour at Benidorm/Finestrat have some products. There is also a good climbing shop in Calpe. At the top end of the main street. Boreal boots are priced well.