Prague, Vienna, Budapest
5 May 2019
Trip completed
Guadalest and Algar Falls
14 June 2019
In the morning we will visit Guadalest. Situated on a mountain overlooking the valley of the river Guadalest, the town is surrounded by the mountain chains of Sierra d´Aixorta, Sierra de Serella and Sierra de Aitana. The way there leads through pine forests, citrusgroves, nispera and almond trees the sight of which makes for a very pleasant journey.
With a number of permanent residents in the region of 300, Guadalest is tiny, but explodes with tourists who come to see the main attractions: the reservoir which is formed by the river and the picturesque town itself, divided into El Arrabel, the old town and the quarter of the castle, San Jose. Both parts are connected by a tunnel hewn into the rock.
There are many museums in Guadalest including a salt and pepper shakers, an art museum, Not far away in Calle del Sol, is the museum which puts into juxtaposition miniatures and gigantic sculptures. You will for example see a bull ring painted on a grain of rice.Miniatures are to be observed through a magnifying glass.
You can also purchase home made marmalade and mountain honey.
We will then travel back down the mountain towards Algar Falls with a stop at the picnic area where you can enjoy your own picnic.
The river Algar empties into the Mediterranean at Altea. On its way there, it passes the town of Callosa d´en Sarria, where it forms a series of roaring waterfalls, cascading down the rocks into natural pools. Known as Les Fonts dé l`algar, the entire area is a nature reserve and as such protected.
Apart from the waterfalls, the nature reserve is a showcase for lush Mediterranean flora which is why it also contains a arboretum, open to visitors. There is a souvenir shop, a small restaurant/cafeteria and toilets, then, you can head down wooden steps and follow the indicated path along the length of the river, leading from one cascade to the next. The entire length is 1.5km.
BOOKINGS FOR THIS TRIP HAVE NOW CLOSED
Please contact the Trip Organiser, Liz Jones, if you wish to be put on the cancellation list. alandliz_03@hotmail.com
This event is fully booked.
Pick up time from:
New Marina Denia - 9.30
McDonalds Denia - 9.45
Mas y Mas Ondara - 10.00
Xativa and Gandia
18 October 2019
18th October
Depart Dénia for Soccorada Micro Brewery, Xativa
Guided tour of brewery in English with an explanation of the process of manufacturing craft beer
Snacks and beer tasting
Depart for Xativa town
Dotty train tour which takes us past the house where the Borgia family lived up to the castle
Lunch in the castle restaurant
In the afternoon a guided tour in English of the Ducal Palace, Gandia also home to the Borgia family from 1485
Price includes:
Guided tour of brewery
visit to castle
lunch
Guided tour of Ducal Palace
Basic insurance
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Pick up time from:
New Marina Denia - 9.00
McDonalds Denia - 9.15
Mas y Mas Ondara - 9.30
Christmas - Costa Del Sol 2019
23 December 2019
CHRISTMAS ON THE COSTA DEL SOL - 5 days, 4 nights
Join us for a fantastic five day, four night, all inclusive Christmas break in the four star Hotel Blue Sea Cervantes in Torremolinos.
The trip includes excursions to Gibraltar and Ronda, and to Malaga to see the Christmas lights. There will be a special Gala Christmas Day Lunch.
Torremolinos has come a long way from its (in)famous past as a 1960s mass tourist destination. It’s clean and smart with blue flag beaches, parks, gardens, quality shops and a variety of nightlife. It also has a lovely historic old town, which is just a short walk from our hotel. If you enjoy walking, the promenade of Torremolinos surrounds almost the entire coast of the city.
The price - which is all inclusive (full board and all drinks) - includes driver and guide tips, Christmas crackers and mint chocolates on Christmas Day and sweets on the coach. Final price depends on the number of travellers.
During the coach journey, we will have comfort stops every two hours and a break for lunch.
To help you budget, we will take staged payments throughout the year with the final payment in October.
Price per person in a double room:
Group 30 - 39 €532
Group 40 - 49 €499
Single Room:
Group 30 - 39 €642
Group 40 - 49 €609
If you prefer to drive, then the price is €442 per person sharing a double/twin room and €552 for a single person.
€100pp DEPOSITS NOW BEING TAKEN
All queries to GINNY WHITEHEAD cheftalia47@gmail.com
Cost for a single room - 642€
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