One of the great things about the Costa Blanca in Spain is the ability to do outdoor sports – pretty much throughout the year. For anyone living here this is a tremendous luxury and this is particularly true of sports that require dry weather. Certainly, the Costa Blanca tends to bathe in the luxury of over 300 clear days a year and this is a boon whether you are a walker, golfer, cyclist, sailor or, like myself, a rock climber. All of a sudden you can find that the frustrations of living in Northern Europe and battling the weather largely [...]
Climbing – No Pain no Spain
We would like to present you another issue with some of the strongest Boreal team members. We have Nacho Sanchez, Ignasi Tarrazona, Bruno Macias and last but not least the inspirational Pedro Pons in this movie. Minute 4 of video, Malsonandro 8c, Chikara 8b, El Bovedon Cave, minutes from the lodge. See your self and get inspired by nothing more than No Pain No Spain! Gaz Parry climbing Malsoñando 8c in El Bovedon spain Another fine example of the quality of climbing to be found in the local area. A video by some local Spanish Climbers on Marxuquera Crag(Gandia). A [...]
Rock Climbing in Spain
The immediate area surrounding the lodge boasts one of the finest crags on the Costa Blanca. Gandia is a world class crag, with over 300 routes. Other local crags include El Bovedon, Salem, Aventador, Bellus and Montesa, all of which offer superb routes of all grades. Within 1 hour drive of Gandia, there are at least a further 20 crags, all fully developed and offering excellent Rock climbing. The climate allows for climbing throughout the year. Rock Climbing Areas Alzira – Tallat Roig Bellús – Barranco Fondo Bovedón Calpe – Sierra de Toix Corbera Bloc Cullera – Cova del Dragut [...]






