Coast Blanca's dramatic topography of blue seas, white beaches and terraced fruit groves set against panoramic mountains, is home to Spain's most exciting rock climbing.
The 'white coast' of Alicante offers rock climbers multiple options - together with the mildest winter climate in Europe. This is Spain's most varied and developed climbing location, providing classic varieties of single and multi-pitch sport climbs, traditional routes, sea cliffs and mountain crags. Add convenient, low cost flights and the excellent facilities at our hand-picked locations... and you'll understand why Costa Blanca has become our clients' favoured European climbing destination.
Limestone sea cliffs are the backdrop to what is undoubtedly Europe's richest variety of magnificent climbing ventures. The area offers a wealth of climbing for all grades and styles: sea cliffs, mountain ridges, sunny crags and canyon walks. Explore Calpe, where Penon de Ifach (the Penion) soars magestically up from the sea; sample some of Puig Campana's impressive 15 pitches, all at grade 5 and under; relish the quality of clean, fresh limestone climbing, where the rock's ripples and textures enable great reach of positions, encouraging you to flow through your climbs.
There are an additional couple of perks to rock climbing in Costa Blanca with Rock & Sun. Over the last 3-4 years we've been working hard to develop new routes that haven't seen traffic from other climbers. Current guide books may list all the great crags developed over the last 5-10 years, but we can lead you to some almost untouched climbs. There are whole crags that are not in guide books - and there are still many more climbs to be discovered! Also, a penny from every pound of your Costa Blanca climbing holiday cost will be paid into a bolt fund that helps develop and upkeep new and existing crags (e.g. cleaning and bolting new routes; developing and maintaining access paths; replacing tired bolts) - so helping to sustain rock climbing in Costa Blanca.
Beyond amazing climbing and stunning landscapes, Costa Blanca is steeped in history. The Greeks, the Carthaginians, the Romans, and then the Arabs all invaded in their time. The Moors conquered the whole area in the 7th century, introducing an architectural style and irrigation systems for the planting of orange, lemon and almond trees, dates and palms. The region's traditional Spanish culture is littered with evidence of its past: cave paintings, Moorish castles and windmills, Roman settlements, beautiful architecture from all eras. Here is a treasured place to discover.
Look below for upcoming Costa Blanca holidays and courses.
Weather & Climate
With an average of 300 days sunshine each year, this is probably the best hot rock destination in Europe.
Accommodation
Our well-equipped, self-catering apartments are perfectly positioned in central Calpe where the vast selection of amenities within walking distance include a plethora of restaurants for you to sample: American, Italian, Spanish and a superb steak house. Local shopping, including a rock climbing shop offering a 10% discount to Rock & Sun clients, are close by. The beach is a 3 minute walk away.
Each apartment has access to a communal swimming pool - most refreshing after a great day's climbing - with extensive sunbathing areas and sun loungers in two acres of subtropical gardens. (NB: swimming pools may be closed out of summer months.) Sports zone facilities (outdoor jacuzzi, gymnasium, sauna, squash court, crazy golf, table tennis and bowls) are available at a small charge. Within each building there is a laundry.
Alternatively, we have a bed and breakfast option tucked away in the Jalon Valley mountains. This remote little village offers peace and tranquility and is located minutes from our climbing areas. This B&B option also provides you with a full packed lunch to enjoy whilst climbing.
When to Go
All year round.
(Costa Blanca can get hot in the height of summer - but we manage this by getting out early to climb at first light, then maybe again late afternoon / early evening depending on your course or holiday.)
One week (7 nights): holidays and courses depart on Saturdays or Sundays
Long weekend (3 nights): Friday - Monday inclusive
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