{"id":200814,"date":"2025-10-17T06:36:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T06:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.costablanca.nl\/nature-parks\/"},"modified":"2026-05-09T21:45:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T21:45:47","slug":"natural-parks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><h1>All about the Natural Parks on the Costa Blanca<\/h1>\n<p>The natural parks on the Costa Blanca (in Spanish: <i>Parques Naturales <\/i>and in Valencian<i> Parcs Naturals<\/i>) constitute the ecological wealth of this popular coastal region in Spain. It is a network of <b>protected areas<\/b> essential for biodiversity within the province of Alicante. <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">The parks are spread throughout the coastline: in the Costa Blanca North you will find mainly <b>mountainous<\/b> massifs and impressive cliffs, while the Costa Blanca South is characterized by vast <b>wetlands<\/b> and salt lakes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:1;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>This page consists of 3 parts:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>9 <b>official<\/b> natural parks<\/li>\n<li><b>Choices<\/b> and more information<\/li>\n<li>Even more <b>natural areas<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:15px;--awb-padding-right:15px;--awb-padding-left:15px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:33.333333333333%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:5.76%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:5.76%;--awb-width-medium:33.333333333333%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:5.76%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:5.76%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"175\" alt=\"The logo of the Costa Blanca.\" title=\"Logo-Costa-Blanca-Alicante-Spain\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Logo-Costa-Blanca-Alicante-Spain.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Logo-Costa-Blanca-Alicante-Spain-200x88.png 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Logo-Costa-Blanca-Alicante-Spain.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\">\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #212326;color:#212326\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #212326;color:#212326\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#the_9_official_natural_parks\" >The 9 official natural parks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#penon_de_ifach_natural_park_penyal_difac\" >Pe\u00f1on de Ifach natural park (Penyal d&#8217;Ifac)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#sierra_helada_natural_park_serra_gelada\" >Sierra Helada Natural Park (Serra Gelada).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#sierra_de_mariola_natural_park_serra_de_mariola\" >Sierra de Mariola Natural Park (Serra de Mariola).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#carrascal_de_la_fuente_roja_natural_park_la_font_roja\" >Carrascal de la Fuente Roja Natural Park (La Font Roja).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#marjal_de_pego-oliva_natural_park\" >Marjal de Pego-Oliva natural park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#montgo_natural_park\" >Montg\u00f3 Natural Park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#natural_park_las_lagunas_de_la_mata_y_torrevieja\" >Natural park las Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#natural_park_las_salinas_salt_pans_de_santa_pola\" >Natural Park las Salinas (Salt Pans) de Santa Pola<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#el_hondo_natural_park_el_fondo\" >El Hondo Natural Park (El Fondo).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#which_nature_park_suits_you_choice_guide\" >Which nature park suits you? Choice Guide<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#the_different_types_of_natural_parks\" >The different types of natural parks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#general_tips_for_your_visit_to_the_nature_parks\" >General tips for your visit to the nature parks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#question_answer_faq\" >Question &amp; answer (FAQ)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#protected_landscapes\" >Protected landscapes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#municipal_natural_parks\" >Municipal natural parks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-parks\/#marine_reserves\" >Marine reserves<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_9_official_natural_parks\"><\/span>The 9 official natural parks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Calpe, het pad naar de Pe\u00f1on de Ifach.\" title=\"Calpe op weg naar Pe\u00f1on de Ifach\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calpe-op-weg-naar-Penon-de-Ifach.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calpe-op-weg-naar-Penon-de-Ifach-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calpe-op-weg-naar-Penon-de-Ifach-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calpe-op-weg-naar-Penon-de-Ifach-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calpe-op-weg-naar-Penon-de-Ifach-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Calpe-op-weg-naar-Penon-de-Ifach.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"penon_de_ifach_natural_park_penyal_difac\"><\/span>Pe\u00f1on de Ifach natural park (Penyal d&#8217;Ifac)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The unmistakable rock of Calpe rising straight out of the sea.<\/p>\n<p>A <b>challenging climb<\/b> to the summit (332m) is rewarded with unforgettable <b>360\u00b0 views<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd0 54 hectares (smallest in Europe)<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"All about Natural Park Pe\u00f1on de Ifach between Benidorm &amp; Albir.\" aria-label=\"All about Natural Park Pe\u00f1on de Ifach between Benidorm &amp; Albir.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach-calpe\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">All about Pe\u00f1on de Ifach<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Playa del Rac\u00f3 in Albir.\" title=\"Playa del Rac\u00f3 in Albir\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Playa-del-Raco-in-Albir.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Playa-del-Raco-in-Albir-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Playa-del-Raco-in-Albir-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Playa-del-Raco-in-Albir-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Playa-del-Raco-in-Albir-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Playa-del-Raco-in-Albir.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sierra_helada_natural_park_serra_gelada\"><\/span>Sierra Helada Natural Park (Serra Gelada).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A unique land and sea park between Benidorm and Albir.<\/p>\n<p>Known for its <b>spectacular cliffs<\/b> and hiking trails with sea views, including the accessible route to the <b>Albir Lighthouse<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd0 5,000 hectares (incl. part sea area)<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"All about Sierra Helada Natural Park between Benidorm and Albir.\" aria-label=\"All about Sierra Helada Natural Park between Benidorm and Albir.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-sierra-helada-benidorm-albir\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">All about Sierra Helada<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Sierra de Mariola Natural Park.\" title=\"Sierra de Mariola natural park\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Sierra-de-Mariola.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Sierra-de-Mariola-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Sierra-de-Mariola-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Sierra-de-Mariola-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Sierra-de-Mariola-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Sierra-de-Mariola.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"sierra_de_mariola_natural_park_serra_de_mariola\"><\/span>Sierra de Mariola Natural Park (Serra de Mariola).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An inland <b>wetland and green mountain area<\/b> famous for its abundance of <b>aromatic herbs<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Discover ancient ice cellars<i>(cavas<\/i>), springs and hiking trails to peaks such as <i>Montcabrer<\/i><b> (1390m)<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd0 17,000 acres (the largest park)<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-3 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"All about Sierra Helada Natural Park between Benidorm and Albir.\" aria-label=\"All about Sierra Helada Natural Park between Benidorm and Albir.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/sierra-de-mariola\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Everything about Sierra de Mariola<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"La Font Roja Natural Park.\" title=\"La Font Roja natural park\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-La-Font-Roja.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-La-Font-Roja-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-La-Font-Roja-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-La-Font-Roja-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-La-Font-Roja-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-La-Font-Roja.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"carrascal_de_la_fuente_roja_natural_park_la_font_roja\"><\/span>Carrascal de la Fuente Roja Natural Park (La Font Roja).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best preserved <b>Mediterranean forests<\/b> near Alcoy.<\/p>\n<p>Ideal for lovers of shady forest trails, with beautiful <b>autumn colors<\/b> and the climb to the summit <i>El Menejador<\/i><b> (1356m)<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd0 2,300 hectares<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-4 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"All about Sierra Helada Natural Park between Benidorm and Albir.\" aria-label=\"All about Sierra Helada Natural Park between Benidorm and Albir.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/font-roja\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Everything about Carrascal de la Fuente Roja<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Marjal de Pego-Oliva Natural Park.\" title=\"Marjal de Pego-Oliva natural park\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Marjal-de-Pego-Oliva.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Marjal-de-Pego-Oliva-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Marjal-de-Pego-Oliva-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Marjal-de-Pego-Oliva-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Marjal-de-Pego-Oliva-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Marjal-de-Pego-Oliva.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"marjal_de_pego-oliva_natural_park\"><\/span>Marjal de Pego-Oliva natural park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A vast <b>wetland<\/b> between Pego and Oliva, consisting of swamps, rivers and traditional <b>rice fields<\/b> (known for Bomba rice).<\/p>\n<p>An important area for birds, including <b>flamingos<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd0 1,253 hectares<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-5 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"All about Marjal de Pego-Oliva natural park.\" aria-label=\"All about Marjal de Pego-Oliva natural park.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natuurpark-marjal-de-pego-oliva-denia\/natuurpark-marjal-de-pego-oliva-2\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Everything about Marjal de Pego-Oliva<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-12 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"The port of D\u00e9nia with Mount Montg\u00f3 in the background.\" title=\"D\u00e9nia port\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Denia-haven.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Denia-haven-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Denia-haven-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Denia-haven-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Denia-haven-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Denia-haven.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-13 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"montgo_natural_park\"><\/span>Montg\u00f3 Natural Park<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The majestic <b>&#8220;sleeping elephant&#8221;<\/b> that watches over D\u00e9nia and J\u00e1vea.<\/p>\n<p>Climb to the top (753m) for a spectacular panorama or explore <b>Cape San Antonio<\/b> and the surrounding marine reserve.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd0 2,117 hectares<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-6 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"All about Montg\u00f3 Natural Park.\" aria-label=\"All about Montg\u00f3 Natural Park.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/montgo\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">All about Montg\u00f3<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-14 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-8 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"One of the salt lakes in Torrevieja.\" title=\"Las Salinas Torrevieja\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Las-Salinas-Torrevieja.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Las-Salinas-Torrevieja-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Las-Salinas-Torrevieja-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Las-Salinas-Torrevieja-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Las-Salinas-Torrevieja-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Las-Salinas-Torrevieja.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-15 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"natural_park_las_lagunas_de_la_mata_y_torrevieja\"><\/span>Natural park las Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Famous for its unique <b>pink and green salt lakes<\/b> near Torrevieja.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">An essential area for salt mining and a paradise for thousands of <\/span><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">flamingos<\/b><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"> and other waterfowl.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd0 3,743 acres<span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-7 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"All about natural park las Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja.\" aria-label=\"All about natural park las Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/salt-lakes-la-mata-torrevieja\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">All about as Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-16 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-9 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"Natural Park las Salinas de Santa Pola.\" title=\"Las Lagunas de Santa Pola natural park\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Las-Lagunas-de-Santa-Pola.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Las-Lagunas-de-Santa-Pola-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Las-Lagunas-de-Santa-Pola-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Las-Lagunas-de-Santa-Pola-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Las-Lagunas-de-Santa-Pola-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Natuurpark-Las-Lagunas-de-Santa-Pola.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-17 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"natural_park_las_salinas_salt_pans_de_santa_pola\"><\/span>Natural Park las Salinas (Salt Pans) de Santa Pola<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An active <b>salt mining area<\/b> near Santa Pola that simultaneously serves as an internationally important wetland.<\/p>\n<p>Spot huge flocks of <b>flamingos<\/b> here and learn more at the <b>Salt Museum<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd0 2,470 hectares<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-8 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"All about natural park las Salinas de Santa Pola.\" aria-label=\"All about natural park las Salinas de Santa Pola.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-salinas-zoutpannen-santa-pola\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">All about las Salinas de Santa Pola<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-18 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-10 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:10px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" alt=\"El Hondo Nature Park in Elche.\" title=\"Elche el Hondo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elche-el-Hondo.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-200156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elche-el-Hondo-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elche-el-Hondo-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elche-el-Hondo-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elche-el-Hondo-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Elche-el-Hondo.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-19 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:50%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:3.84%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:3.84%;--awb-width-medium:50%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:3.84%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:3.84%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"el_hondo_natural_park_el_fondo\"><\/span>El Hondo Natural Park (El Fondo).<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A vast <b>wetland<\/b> near Elche and Crevillent, consisting of reservoirs and lagoons.<\/p>\n<p>One of Europe&#8217;s top areas for birds, with accessible trails over <b>wooden walkways<\/b> and observation huts.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udcd0 2,387 acres<\/p>\n<\/div><div style=\"text-align:left;\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-9 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--awb-padding-right:10px;--awb-padding-left:10px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"All about El Dog natural park (El Fondo)\" aria-label=\"All about El Dog natural park (El Fondo)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/el-fondo\/\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">All about El Hondo<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which_nature_park_suits_you_choice_guide\"><\/span>Which nature park suits you? Choice Guide <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With 9 unique parks, it can be hard to choose. Find out which nature park best suits your needs: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>For the hiker:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Easy family hikes: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\">Sierra Helada<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/vuurtoren-albir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/lighthouse-albir\/\">(lighthouse<\/a>), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-hondo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/el-fondo\/\">El Hondo<\/a> (yellow route), V\u00edas Verdes, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/paseo-ecologico-benissa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/paseo-ecologico-benissa\">Paseo Ecol\u00f3gico<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach-calpe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach-calpe\">(Pe\u00f1on de Ifach<\/a>);<\/li>\n<li>Average challenge: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-la-fuente-roja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/font-roja\/\">la Fuente Roja<\/a> (various routes), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-marjal-de-pego-oliva-denia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/wetlands-pego-oliva\/\">Marjal de Pego-Oliva<\/a> (circular walks), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-sierra-de-mariola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/sierra-de-mariola\/\">Sierra de Mariola<\/a> (lower routes);<\/li>\n<li>Spicy climbs: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach-calpe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach-calpe\">Pe\u00f1on de Ifach<\/a> (after tunnel), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-montgo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/montgo\/\">Montg\u00f3<\/a> (summit), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\">Sierra Helada<\/a> (traverse), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-sierra-de-mariola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/sierra-de-mariola\/\">Sierra de Mariola<\/a> (Montcabrer).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>For the bird lover:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Top spots: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-hondo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/el-fondo\/\">El Hondo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-salinas-santa-pola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/salt-pans-santa-pola\/\">Salines de Santa Pola<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-lagunas-de-la-mata-torrevieja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/salt-lakes-la-mata-torrevieja\/\">Lagunas de La Mata<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-marjal-de-pego-oliva-denia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/wetlands-pego-oliva\/\">Marjal de Pego-Oliva<\/a>. Here the chances of seeing (water) birds and flamingos are highest. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>For unique landscapes:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li>Iconic rock: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach-calpe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach-calpe\">Pe\u00f1on de Ifach<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li>Spectacular cliffs: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\">Sierra Helada<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li>Pink Lake: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-lagunas-de-la-mata-torrevieja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/salt-lakes-la-mata-torrevieja\/\">Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li>Enchanted forest: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-la-fuente-roja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/font-roja\/\">la Fuente Roja<\/a>;<\/li>\n<li>Vast wetlands\/rice fields: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-marjal-de-pego-oliva-denia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/wetlands-pego-oliva\/\">Marjal de Pego-Oliva<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-hondo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/el-fondo\/\">El Hondo<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>With children:<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\">Sierra Helada<\/a> (lighthouse, paved), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-hondo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/el-fondo\/\">El Hondo<\/a> (yellow route, footbridges), picnic areas at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-lagunas-de-la-mata-torrevieja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/salt-lakes-la-mata-torrevieja\/\">Lagunas de La Mata<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-la-fuente-roja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/font-roja\/\">la Fuente Roja<\/a> are very suitable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"the_different_types_of_natural_parks\"><\/span>The different types of natural parks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><b>Wetlands (marshlands)<\/b>: 4 of the parks are crucial wetlands; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-hondo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/el-fondo\/\">El Hondo<\/a> (reservoirs), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-lagunas-de-la-mata-torrevieja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/salt-lakes-la-mata-torrevieja\/\">Lagunas de la Mata-Torrevieja<\/a> (salt lakes), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/wetlands-pego-oliva\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marjal de Pego-Oliva<\/a> (marsh and rice fields) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-salinas-santa-pola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/salt-pans-santa-pola\/\">Salinas de Santa Pola<\/a> (salt mining basins);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Coastal mountains and cliffs<\/b>: 3 parks protect iconic coastal mountains; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natuurpark-sierra-helada\/\">Sierra Helada<\/a> (with cliffs over 300 meters), the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-montgo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/montgo\/\">Montg\u00f3<\/a> (a 753-meter-high massif) and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-penon-de-ifach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/natural-park-el-penon-de-ifach\/\">Pe\u00f1on de Ifach<\/a> (the 332-meter-high rock in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/calpe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/calpe\/\">Calpe<\/a>);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Interior (forests and mountains)<\/b>: 2 parks are located inland; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-sierra-de-mariola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/sierra-de-mariola\/\">Sierra de Mariola<\/a> (known for aromatic herbs and ice cellars) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-la-fuente-roja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/font-roja\/\">Font Roja<\/a> (a well-preserved Mediterranean holm oak forest);<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Bird populations<\/b>: the wetlands are essential for birds; the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-salinas-santa-pola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/salt-pans-santa-pola\/\">Salinas de Santa Pola<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-lagunas-de-la-mata-torrevieja\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/salt-lakes-la-mata-torrevieja\/\">Lagunas de La Mata<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-el-hondo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/el-fondo\/\">El Hondo<\/a> are top spots for seeing flamingos;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><b>Flora<\/b>: the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-montgo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/montgo\/\">Montg\u00f3<\/a> is home to more than 650 different plant species, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/natuurpark-sierra-de-mariola\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/sierra-de-mariola\/\">Sierra de Mariola<\/a> is known for its wide variety of aromatic and medicinal herbs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"general_tips_for_your_visit_to_the_nature_parks\"><\/span>General tips for your visit to the nature parks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of which park you choose, keep in mind these general advice for an enjoyable and responsible visit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Respect nature<\/b>: always stay on the marked trails, bring back all your trash, don&#8217;t pick plants and don&#8217;t disturb the animals;<\/li>\n<li><b style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">Check the weather<\/b><span style=\"letter-spacing: 0.24px\">: The weather can change quickly, especially in the mountains. Check the forecast;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Bring plenty of water<\/b>: this is essential, there are often no drinking water points;<\/li>\n<li><b>Protect yourself from the sun<\/b>: use sunscreen, a cap or hat and sunglasses;<\/li>\n<li><b>Wear appropriate footwear<\/b>: sturdy hiking or athletic shoes are recommended, especially in mountainous areas;<\/li>\n<li><b>Check with visitor centers<\/b>: for the most up-to-date information on trails, accessibility and regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The natural parks of the Costa Blanca offer a wealth of experiences. Are you ready to explore them? Click through to our <b>comprehensive guides for each park<\/b> for detailed itineraries, practical tips and all the information you need for your adventure!  <\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><b>Tip:<\/b> Download the <b>free CostaBlanca.nl app<\/b>! This way you always have all information about the natural parks, including maps and tips, at hand offline during your visit.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"question_answer_faq\"><\/span>Question &amp; answer (FAQ)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-178513 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-178513.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-178513.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-178513.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-178513.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-178513.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1762094981\"><div id=\"sp-ea-178513\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1785130\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1785130\" aria-controls=\"collapse1785130\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Hoeveel natuurparken heeft de Costa Blanca?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse1785130\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-178513\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1785130\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>De Costa Blanca (provincie Alicante) telt 9 offici\u00eble natuurparken (Parques Naturales).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1785131\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1785131\" aria-controls=\"collapse1785131\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Liggen alle natuurparken aan de kust?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1785131\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-178513\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1785131\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Nee, de parken zijn zeer divers. Er zijn beroemde kustparken zoals de Pe\u00f1on de Ifach (de rots in Calpe) en de Sierra Helada (tussen Benidorm en Altea). Er zijn echter ook parken die volledig in het binnenland liggen, zoals de Sierra de Mariola en la Fuente Roja.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1785132\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1785132\" aria-controls=\"collapse1785132\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Wat voor soort landschappen kan ik verwachten?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1785132\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-178513\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1785132\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>De 9 parken bieden een grote vari\u00ebteit. Je vindt er:<\/p><ul><li><b>Wetlands (moerasgebieden):<\/b> 4 van de parken zijn cruciale wetlands. Dit zijn de zoutmeren van La Mata en Torrevieja, de zoutpannen van Salinas de Santa Pola, de moerassen en rijstvelden van Marjal de Pego-Oliva en de stuwmeren van El Hondo;<\/li><li><b>Kustgebergten en kliffen:<\/b> je kunt indrukwekkende kliffen en bergen direct aan zee beklimmen, zoals de iconische Pe\u00f1on de Ifach, de 753 meter hoge Montg\u00f3 en de Sierra Helada, met kliffen van meer dan 300 meter hoog;<\/li><li><b>Bossen en bergen (binnenland):<\/b> in het binnenland vindt u het goed bewaarde steeneikenbos van Font Roja en het uitgestrekte gebergte Serra de Mariola, dat bekend staat om zijn bronnen en aromatische kruiden.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1785133\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1785133\" aria-controls=\"collapse1785133\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Zijn deze parken geschikt voor vogelspotten?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1785133\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-178513\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1785133\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Ja, absoluut. Vooral de vier wetland-parken (El Hondo, Salinas de Santa Pola, Lagunas de La Mata en Marjal de Pego-Oliva) zijn topbestemmingen voor vogelaars. Je kunt hier, afhankelijk van het park en het seizoen, grote groepen flamingo's, steltlopers en diverse eendensoorten zien.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1785134\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1785134\" aria-controls=\"collapse1785134\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Wat is het grootste en wat is het kleinste natuurpark?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1785134\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-178513\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1785134\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Het grootste natuurpark in deze lijst is de Sierra de Mariola, met een oppervlakte van meer dan 17.000 hectare. Het kleinste is de Pe\u00f1on de Ifach, met slechts 45 tot 53,3 hectare is dit een van de kleinste natuurparken van heel Europa.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1785135\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1785135\" aria-controls=\"collapse1785135\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Sinds wanneer zijn deze gebieden beschermd?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1785135\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-178513\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1785135\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>De bescherming van deze gebieden begon in de late jaren '80. De eerste parken, waaronder de Pe\u00f1on de Ifach, Montg\u00f3 en la Fuenta Roja, kregen hun beschermde status in 1987. De meest recente toevoegingen aan de lijst zijn de Sierra de Mariola en de Sierra Helada, die beide in 2002 werden aangewezen als natuurpark.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1785136\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1785136\" aria-controls=\"collapse1785136\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Zijn deze parken puur natuur of is er ook menselijke activiteit?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1785136\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-178513\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1785136\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Veel parken hebben een geschiedenis van menselijk gebruik dat het landschap heeft gevormd. De Salinas de Santa Pola en de Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja worden bijvoorbeeld actief gebruikt voor zoutwinning. In de Marjal de Pego-Oliva vindt men rijstvelden en in de Sierra de Mariola zijn oude ijskelders (cavas) te vinden.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1785137\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1785137\" aria-controls=\"collapse1785137\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Wat zijn enkele specifieke planten- of diersoorten die ik kan vinden?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1785137\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-178513\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1785137\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Hoewel de wetlands beroemd zijn om flamingo's, herbergt El Hondo ook de zeldzame witkopeend. De Sierra de Mariola staat bekend om zijn enorme vari\u00ebteit aan aromatische en medicinale kruiden. De Montg\u00f3 is ook uitzonderlijk rijk aan flora, met meer dan 650 verschillende plantensoorten.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1785138\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1785138\" aria-controls=\"collapse1785138\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Zijn alle parken makkelijk te bewandelen?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1785138\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-178513\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1785138\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Nee, de moeilijkheidsgraad verschilt enorm. De wetland-parken zijn over het algemeen vlak. De bergparken bieden echter serieuze uitdagingen: de Pe\u00f1on de Ifach is een 332 meter hoge rots, de Montg\u00f3 is 753 meter hoog, en de binnenlandse parken la Fuente Roja (1.356m) en Sierra de Mariola (1.390m) hebben de hoogste toppen.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-1785139\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse1785139\" aria-controls=\"collapse1785139\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Wordt alleen het land beschermd, of ook de zee?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse1785139\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-178513\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-1785139\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>De Sierra Helada is uniek omdat het een 'zee-landpark' (Parque Mar\u00edtimo-Terrestre) is. Dit betekent dat naast de spectaculaire kliffen ook een groot deel van het omliggende zeegebied wordt beschermd.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-178513-6a1228938930d\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Hoeveel natuurparken heeft de Costa Blanca?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"De Costa Blanca (provincie Alicante) telt 9 offici\u00eble natuurparken (Parques Naturales).\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Liggen alle natuurparken aan de kust?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Nee, de parken zijn zeer divers. Er zijn beroemde kustparken zoals de Pe\u00f1on de Ifach (de rots in Calpe) en de Sierra Helada (tussen Benidorm en Altea). 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Dit betekent dat naast de spectaculaire kliffen ook een groot deel van het omliggende zeegebied wordt beschermd.\" } }] }<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"protected_landscapes\"><\/span>Protected landscapes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p>Protected landscapes (in Spanish: <i>Paisajes Protegidos<\/i> and in Valencian <i>Paisatges Protegits<\/i>) are areas officially recognized for their <b>high aesthetic and cultural value<\/b>. They often act as <i>ecological corridors<\/i> between the major natural parks and define the characteristic appearance of the region. <\/p>\n<p>In these areas, nature often goes hand in hand with history: you will find <b>mountain ranges<\/b> such as the <i>Sierra de Bernia<\/i> and the <i>Puig Campana<\/i>, as well as landscapes where traditional agriculture and nature conservation have come together for centuries.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6\">These areas have a protected status just below that of a <i>Parque Natural<\/i>. They are often vast and scenically very impressive: <\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"7\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\"><b>Serra del Maigm\u00f3 and Serra del Sit:<\/b> a huge mountain area inland (Tibi\/Petrer) with dense forests and spectacular views, also called the &#8220;balcony of Alicante.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\"><b>Serra de B\u00e8rnia i Ferrer:<\/b> the iconic ridge separating the Marina Alta and Baixa, famous for the &#8220;Forat&#8221; (tunnel) and the fortress;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\"><b>Puig Campana and El Ponotx:<\/b> the striking mountain with the notch near Finestrat and the adjacent &#8220;sleeping lion&#8221; (Polop), very popular with climbers;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\"><b>Les Sorts:<\/b> an agricultural and cultural landscape in Teulada-Moraira, known for traditional grape growing;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"><b>The Serpis River:<\/b> the protected landscape surrounding the river that flows from Alcoy to Gandia, with a popular cycling route (V\u00eda Verde) along the old railroad line;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"7,5,0\"><b>Solana del Benicadell:<\/b> a ridge on the border between Alicante and Valencia, loved for its panoramic views.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-18\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"municipal_natural_parks\"><\/span>Municipal natural parks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-19\"><p data-path-to-node=\"12\">Municipal natural parks (in Spanish: <i>Parajes Naturales Municipales<\/i>) are local gems managed by the municipalities themselves. These areas are often on a smaller scale than the national parks, but have great local significance because of their specific ecological, recreational or <b>cultural value<\/b>.   <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">They are the ideal destination for those looking to get off the beaten path: these &#8220;hidden&#8221; parks range from <b>dune areas<\/b> and local forests to historic waterworks, and often offer a quieter alternative to the better-known tourist attractions.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">There are more than 30 of these local parks in the province of Alicante. Below are the most relevant for visitors to the Costa Blanca: <\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"13\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"><b>Clot de Galvany <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/elche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/elche\/\">(Elche<\/a>): dunes and marshland near Carabass\u00ed beach, with old bunkers;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,1,0\"><b>El Palmeral <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/elche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/elche\/\">(Elche<\/a>): although a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this also serves as a protected green area;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,2,0\"><b>Parque de la Granadella <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/javea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/javea\/\">(J\u00e1vea<\/a>): the forest area surrounding the famous bay;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,3,0\"><b>El Arenal de l&#8217;Almorx\u00f3 <\/b>(Petrer): a unique inland du information;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,4,0\"><b>Els Arcs <\/b>(Castell de Castells): spectacular natural rock arches;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,5,0\"><b>Lagunas de Lo Monte <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/pilar-de-la-horadada\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-modified-href=\"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/pilar-de-la-horadada\/\">(Pilar de la Horadada<\/a>): reservoirs important for birds, in the extreme south;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,6,0\"><b>Rac\u00f3 de Sant Bonaventura <\/b>(Alcoy): a river landscape with waterfalls and industrial archaeology;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"13,7,0\"><b>Los Algezares <\/b>(Aspe): an area of historical and geological value.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-margin-top:20px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:10px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:10px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:0px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-20\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"marine_reserves\"><\/span>Marine reserves<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-space-around fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1560px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-17 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-overflow:hidden;--awb-bg-color:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-color-hover:var(--awb-color1);--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-radius:10px 10px 10px 10px;--awb-width-large:66.666666666667%;--awb-margin-top-large:20px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.88%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.88%;--awb-width-medium:66.666666666667%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.88%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.88%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:2;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-21\"><p data-path-to-node=\"12\">The marine reserves (in Spanish: <i>Reservas Marinas<\/i> and in Valencian <i>Reserves Marines<\/i>) protect the hidden underwater world of the Costa Blanca. These specific zones in the Mediterranean have been established to preserve and restore the unique <b>biodiversity<\/b> and the fragile seagrass beds<i>(Posidonia<\/i>). <\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">These reserves are known for their crystal clear waters and rich marine life: from the protected waters around <i>Tabarca<\/i> Island (Spain&#8217;s first marine reserve) to the species-rich seabed at the foot of <i>Cape San Antonio<\/i>.<\/p>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"9\">The Costa Blanca is also known for its underwater nature.<\/p>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"10\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"><b>Island of Tabarca (Reserva Marina de Tabarca):<\/b> Spain&#8217;s first marine reserve (since 1986), with crystal clear waters and enormous biodiversity surrounding the region&#8217;s only inhabited island;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"><b>Cabo de San Antonio:<\/b> the marine reserve at the foot of the Montg\u00f3 between D\u00e9nia and J\u00e1vea, crucial for the reproduction of many fish species.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":204,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"folder":[],"class_list":["post-200814","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/200814","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=200814"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/200814\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=200814"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"folder","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.purecostablanca.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/folder?post=200814"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}