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The Sierra de Bèrnia follows the coast perpendicular to Callosa from En to Sarrià and to Pointe de Toix. In its upper part, it is a sharp limestone ridge that reaches 1 129 metres above sea level. And it's south of the summit that you find the ruins of the Fort of Bèrnia, built by Philip II to contain the rebellions of the moriscos populations, converted Muslims, who then populated these mountains. The PR-V 7 route is recommended as a small hiking trail for an overview of this space classified as a protected landscape. He leaves Boxes of Bèrnia, in Xaló, follows the north slope to the forat, Trou hole, a surprising natural tunnel that crosses the ridge, to return to the south slope, passing through the Fort. This excursion offers privileged panoramic views over the bay of Altea.

Communities of humpback dolphins and small pilot whales live off Los Gigantes. While these species were originally migratory, they are now sedentary and can be observed. At a depth of more than 30 metres, the sea bed full of fish is also a delight for divers. To swim, we will finally take advantage of the Arena Beach, a small cove of black sand, pleasantly landscaped with palm trees, a little suffocated by the constructions.

The Arab wall was built in 865 by Muhammad I, Emir of Córdoba, to protect the Alcázar (Royal Palace) and the mosque from Christian military advances. At the time Madrid was still called Magerit. A 150-metre section of it remains, located at the beginning of the ascent to Vega (Cuesta de La Vega), which was declared a Historic and Artistic Monument in 1954. There is no visible trace of the gates that gave access to the city, only the evocative name of certain streets such as Puerta Cerrada, "closed door" or La Vega.

Did you know that number 10, carrer Paradís, next to the cathedral, is actually the central point of Mont Tàber, on which the temple dedicated to the cult of the emperor Augustus was erected? While renovating a medieval courtyard, the architect Domènech i Montaner discovered three 9-meter-high columns from the^1st century BC. A fourth column from the Roman Barcino, displayed in the Plaça del Rei, is now back in its original location. The remains of this ancient forum bear witness to over 2,000 years of history.

During the visit of the Rock, a stop will be made to the Singes Den des Singes (Ape's Den or Ravin des Singes) to greet magots, macaques macaques brought by the Moors in the th century. The only monkeys in Europe living in freedom, and perhaps the oldest residents of Gibraltar, are behind a popular proverb that predicts the end of the British concession on the day the primates disappear from the Rock. Some are however chapardeurs and/or aggressive.

A pretty bodega.

It is a volcano that gave birth to this malpaís that now constitutes the coast. It is a characteristic example of the arid coastal ecosystem of the cardónal-tabaibal, with numerous candelabra euphorbias(cardón in Spanish). It can be reached from Puertito, or from the village of Güímar, heading towards the coast along a small road that runs parallel to the motorway exit and under the latter. There is a good view of the volcano and its lava field from the Don Martín viewpoint, 4 km south of the village, on the road to Fasnia.

12 km east of Málaga, the Treasury Cave is the only maritime cave in Europe that can be visited. Cave paintings of animals and remnants of ceramics dating from Neolithic have been found. One legend states that the cave, authenticated as a former prehistoric sanctuary of the lunar goddess Noctiluce, contained a buried treasure in the th century.

A company launched in 1885…

This cellar, founded in 1897, has the particularity of also including a art gallery and a stud-horses of pure race horses in the central patio. here you will discover very beautiful specimens.

The visit is accompanied by a pleasant wine tasting and vinegar accompanied by montagnardes and salads.