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Looking forward to my first climbing trip to Spain later this year (Oct ), staying near Calpe so will be climbing penon de ifach 😀 I want to know where else will be good for me to visit within an hour or 2 from here for some awesome climbing.

In reply to HumphreyJ20:

Rockfax produce an excellent guidebook for the region, worth getting it without a doubt. You'll find much inspiration there.
Have a great trip

In reply to A Mountain Journey:

I have looked at the guidebook and there us so much to chose from, hence why I want recommendations as I can't decide! I'm only climbing there for 4 days so want to get the most out of it!
Thanks for the reply though

In reply to HumphreyJ20:
Went to Sierra de Toix on a weeks trip a year ago. Thought it was a brilliant area, plenty of routes of varying grades single and multi-pitch. Not far from Calpe with a relatively short walk-in. Great views too, though that's pretty common with the area!

In reply to HumphreyJ20:
Look at the "Tick-lists" page on this site - they are mostly recommendations, e.g.http://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/set.php?id=718
& http://www.ukclimbing.com/logbook/set.php?id=524

In reply to HumphreyJ20:

Sella

In reply to HumphreyJ20:

Sella and Guadalest are my favourites.

In reply to HumphreyJ20:

Toix will easily provide a days entertainment, is easily accessible from where you are.

Another thumbs up for Guadalest, some good climbing and the location is nice as it's easy walk in and you are in the middle of the village so stopping for some shade and an ice cream is great.

If you have transport then I'd recommend Marin, some great routes there.

In reply to HumphreyJ20:

Olta. I thought it was the best crag in the area, the two classic 6b+'s of Tai Chi and Tufa Groove are incredible.

In reply to HumphreyJ20:

Toix, Sella [not the most popular stuff thats polished as....] Echo, Guadalest. Its all brilliant. Might be going out for a 3rd time in October !

In reply to HumphreyJ20:

+1 for Olta,Tai Chi (rockfax cover route) is a must! Also Eldorado (6a+) on the cove below sierra de toix, the finest climb i did there, out over the sea and just as stunning a location as tai chi.

In reply to metrorat:

Will be sure to check these out look like cool climbs and can't beat a nice view while your climbing!

In reply to HumphreyJ20:

Puig Campana & Ponoch have amazing routes on them. Sierra de Toix as already mentioned, and the sea cliffs below Toix are pretty amazing too.

Echo valley & Alcalali for quality single pitch and very accessible sport routes.

In reply to HumphreyJ20:

If you want a day out like no other then head to Pirates on the sea cliffs!

You certainly will not forget it!

http://theorangehouse.co.uk/rock-climbing-areas/pirates-sea-cliffs

or some great shots in our albums of areas that are NOT in the guidebook!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Orange-House/267418710706?sk=photos_albu...

enjoy Sam Orange House

In reply to HumphreyJ20:

South Alicante is nice too.
You can find routes around 500m and 5+, or lower routes (150m) but with the possibilities to climb two or three in a day.
And lots of sport climbing.

You can find some info in www.montana-mediterranea.com

Yours

David Mora
Mountain Guide