What to see and do during your stay ........
In each of our apartments, you will find a notebook filled with information to guide you in discovering the region, the places to visit, the activities to practice, the good addresses of restaurants, the tour of the bodegas on the wine route of 'Alicante, where to shop… to help you make the most of your stay.
Mountain bike and road bike:
The area is perfect for mountain biking with hundreds of trails and paths
natural directly from the house.
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Cycling is practiced on the many paved and quiet roads
also involving steep climbs; it's no wonder that many international cyclists choose to train in the region.
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The area has dozens of bicycle shops that sell parts and accessories and provide repair services.
Walking, Hiking and Climbing:
You couldn't ask for a better place to explore, with so much to see.
An abundance of trails to follow, perfect for an easy walk or for those who love a challenge, we are right at the foot of Cabreras mountain, rock climbing is a popular pastime here.
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Nearby, you have EL PLANO:
a large nature reserve and a picnic park.
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Http://www.alicantenatura.es/el-plano/#
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You can climb to the top of the Sierra Cabreras without much effort: 1:30 hour walk.
Horse riding :
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There are a number of riding schools within a 40 minute drive, for all skill levels. https://www.facebook.com/happy.hackers.92
Golf:
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The nearest golf club 20 km (20 minutes) from the house in Villena:
Equelite golf club (9 holes) = https://www.1golf.eu/en/club/equelite-club-de-golf/
35 km via A 31 (30 minutes) to Monforte Del Cid:
Alenda Golf Club = https://www.alendagolf.com/en/home/
and Font del Llop Golf Resort = https://fontdelllop.com/en/
SAX:
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10 minutes by car (5 km)
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A charming little town with many historic buildings in its old quarter.
Its castle really stands out from the city and is worth a visit.
It is 500 meters above sea level and overlooks the Vinalopo River, with its Monday fresh market, supermarkets, restaurants and café terraces.
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COLONIA SANTA EULALIA:
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A 15-minute walk away, the village is on the road to Hacienda Cabreras.
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An agricultural colony built at the end of the 19th century which had its heyday
in the 1930s with the Madrid jet set of the time coming to have fun.
This small village is on the way to Hacienda Cabreras,
so don't forget to stop there.
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VILLENA:
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16 minutes by car.
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Capital of the comarca of Alto Vinalopó: its castle, its Chapi theater (eponymous major composer of zarzuela), its archaeological museum, its many restaurants, shops, bars & all the services of a town: Numerous supermarkets, Its very large fresh market, Office tourism, health center, banks, post offices ... Located 20 minutes by car from the Hacienda (11 km)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ShhJIsJ0aY&app
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And its two fabulous festivals known throughout the region:
Medieval Festival: in mid-March = http://fiestasdelmedievo.com/
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and Moros y Cristianos : from September 4 to 9 = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p_aJMFBDas
BEACHES: 1 hour away by direct motorway.
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Cabo de las huertas San Juan Alicante: Magnificent rocky beach
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El Rebollo: One of the last still wild beaches in Spain. Possibility of naturism and without construction at the level of the beach.
ELCHE:
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40 minutes by car by direct highway.
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The largest palm grove in Europe: 250,000 date palms declared a World Heritage Site in 2000 (UNESCO), a historic center of great beauty, numerous attractions and curiosities.
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ALICANTE:
50 minutes by car by direct highway.
The capital of our region, topped by the castle of Santa-Bárbara, dominates the city and constitutes the image
the most characteristic of Alicante.
Its historic district, its esplanade at the edge of the port and its Ramblas, will allow you to discover many typical places.
BENIDORM:
1 hour by car by direct motorway.
Renowned for its nightlife.
2 large sandy beaches, Levante beach and Poniente beach, are bordered by boardwalks
under the palm trees.
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XATIVA:
1 hour by car by direct motorway.
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Cradle of the Borja, Its magnificent castle and its rich historical past.
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