The best traffic-free bike rides around Abanilla

A great campsite, of course, if you get the right spot Directly at the site, with waste disposal

In the village of Abanilla, you can see the beautiful staircase with 200 steps leading up to the Christ statue. It's a tough climb, but worth it. There are stunning views over the Abanilla region near Murcia.

A very challenging hike. I use a walker and gave up after just 500 meters. My husband did the hike; he's a very experienced runner, but this hike, with its steep climbs and especially steep descents, isn't easy. The surroundings are beautiful!

Enjoy bathing in hot springs and pools.

A good base for cycling and hiking. The campsite is famous for its 36°C swimming water.

The location of the Roman Baths of Fortuna was first pinpointed in 1984, thanks to the work of Gonzalo Matilla to provide archaeological context for the Black Cave of Fortuna. Although modern baths already existed at the same site and were in use until the first third of the 19th century, the area was known as "Los Baños Moros" (The Moorish Baths) from the late 19th century onward.

Former episcopal city - typical Spanish city - lively Orihuela is located on the left bank of the Río Segura (60 km south of Alicante) and surrounded by a green valley with palm trees and citrus groves. It is a former episcopal city at the foot of a mountain with ruins of a fortress and buildings of the seminary. From the seminary you have a beautiful view. The historic center bears witness to a rich past, with Gothic and Baroque heritage, religious buildings and museums. In this typical Spanish city it is lively and cozy in both the old and the new city, with numerous restaurants, bars and terraces. The brightly colored houses on the river Segura in the center, may remind you of Gerona. In addition to the palm gardens of Elche, the palm forest (Palmeral) of Orihuela is also worth a visit. The forest, the second largest in Europe, is located on the edge of the historic centre History The city was called 'Aurariola' under Roman rule and 'Orguëla' under the Moors. In the 9th century, Orihuela was the capital of the Duchy of Teodomiro. After that, it was under the rule of the Umayyad Caliphate. In 1242, after the liberation from the Moors, the city was incorporated into the Kingdom of Valencia. It flourished during the period when it was a bishopric in 1564. After the war of succession, the city was destroyed by the troops of Philip V because Orihuela had sided with Austria. In 1910, the writer/poet Miguel Hernández was born in the city and his house can now be visited as a museum Nature - Active The city is surrounded by palm trees and orange and lemon groves. On the edge of the historic centre is the Palm Grove (Palmeral) and offers the perfect location for nature watching, picnicking or a pleasant walk. The Natural Park, "Pinar de Bonanza", is just outside the town (4.5 km north-west). This nature reserve has an interesting variety of fauna and flora, and is a popular place for cycling, walking and picnicking. The River Segura runs through the heart of Orihuela and is ideal for a relaxing walk. To the south, near the village of Torremendo, is the beautiful Pedrera reservoir, with its bright blue colours. There are beautiful views of the lake from various viewpoints. You can cycle and walk around the lake. You can go canoeing on the lake

Campus de las Salesas de la Universidad Miguel Hernández (left of the university facade; inconspicuous entrance with a small glass dome). Tuesday-Saturday 10am-2pm, 5pm-8pm (4pm-7pm in winter) Sundays and holidays 10am-2pm, closed on 25th and 31st December, 1st January. FREE admission! This museum at the foot of the Universidad Miguel Hernández contains finds from excavations on the former site of the Casa del Paso (1998-2000); remains of the enclosure wall, of the baths and dwellings from the Moorish period, of a Gothic palace, of an amok building and of several other buildings.