DK Travel : Costa Blanca : Outdoor

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Embalse de Guadalest

This huge, deep blue reservoir at the foot of the valley overlooked by the picturesque village of Guadalest is a wonderful place to stop for a picnic after a hard morning’s sightseeing.
Ermita de la Mare de Déu

This hermitage is set in the wonderful Natural Park of Font Roja (see Parc Natural de la Font Roja), with shady paths through the woodland and plenty of picnic spots to choose from.
Facilities

Town beaches generally offer excellent facilities, including play areas, showers and refreshments.
Faro de Santa Pola

Santa Pola’s lighthouse, right out at the tip of the cape, is a wonderful place to come at dusk, with views out across the cliffs to the diminutive island of Tabarca.
Fernando Alonso

This young Formula One driver is widely tipped as a future Grand Prix champion.
Fishing

Fishing is very popular in Spain, but permits are usually required. Tourist information offices or local fishing tackle shops can provide information.
Fishing

Fishing is a long-standing obsession in Spain, but permits are often required for both freshwater and deep-sea fishing. Contact the tourist information offices or the Spanish Fishing Federation for full details. Taking an organized fishing holiday can sidestep the need for a permit, as the tour company will arrange these for you.
Flamingoes

During the summer months, flamingoes come to breed on the salt lakes at Torrevieja and the Mar Menor.
Fonts d’Algar

Tucked away in an orchard-lined valley, these enchanting waterfalls spill down the hillside and form a series of delightful natural swimming pools. A wooden staircase eases the ascent across boulders and rushing streams to the highest pool, which is shaded by willow trees and makes a perfect picnic spot (see Callosa d’en Sarrià and Fonts d’Algar).
Fruit Trees

The orchards of the Costa Blanca produce almonds, citrus fruit and cherries.