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View From The Top Of Penon de Ifach Calpe

The town's most famous and distinguishing feature is its mighty Peñon de Ifach - the huge rock which rises 332 metres out of the Mediterranean, reminiscent of the Rock of Gibraltar. The Peñon was declared a nature reserve in 1987 and now provides a safe haven for a variety of birds and unusual flora and fauna. For the energetic, a hike to the top of the Peñon de Ifach is a memorable experience - but definitely not one to be contemplated by the elderly, disabled, or those prone to vertigo! The summit can be reached by means of a tunnel that was built in 1919 and leads to the northeastern side of the rock. The climb up was relatively easy up to this point, but the rocks in the tunnel were extremely slick. There were ropes on both sides of the tunnel to help you cross this area more safely. At the exit, there was a small vantage point towards the west. The itinerary from here becomes much more hazardous, and we chose to turn around and head back. People less well-equipped, i.e., sandals instead of hiking boots, proceeded on – we wished them well. The views from all points along the walk were spectacular. More from this article...

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