Casa Rurales Costa Blanca Spain - traditional town houses available for rent for up to 18 people (8+ people in house one, 6+ people in house two). Situated in the village of Abdet, near Guadalest, and only 21 kms from Benidorm.

Stunning mountain views from the roof terraces and bedrooms, superb walks and adventures on your doorstep. Full information packs for walking holidays , cycling tours , rock climbing and other activities are supplied.

The houses feature plenty of well appointed bathrooms (one ensuite), and spacious bedrooms. Other features are "double height" living area, private garden/patio, open fire/stove for those cool winter evenings in this peaceful mountain village. There is even a secret hiding place, a reminder of Spain's relatively recent turbulent history.

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location of the houses in Abdet- click for large view

	Our climbing pages have local crag info + downloadable topos (guides). Abdet is at the centre of the Rockfax area. There are bolted and traditional climbs of all grades within easy reach. The area has one of Europe's most favourable climates for year round climbing.		Imagine riding amongst spectacular peaks on great tracks or roads. We can supply self guided or fully guided biking holidays. You could even follow the route of the Tour of Spain that passes through the area most years (a stage finished on the nearby Sierra Aitana). Check our routes and maps.
	The area is renowned for both challenging and relaxing walks. We have provided some free guides to local walks. We can also provide week long guided or self-guided walking holidays. Click here for more information on the Sierra Aitana, Serella and Aixorta area.		Explore the Guadalest valley, there is lots to do: exciting fiestas throughout the year; ruined castles, wild life sanctuaries, and many beautiful and historic villages. See our History and Culture page .
	During the summer months you can while away the ours at one of the local pools, spectacularly situated amidst amazing rock and mountain scenery. Also the local canyon provides excellent swimming in smooth rock pools. Click here for more information		You will find the village a very peaceful and relaxing holiday base. It has only 100 residents (you will find them very welcoming), yet has two restaurants. Enjoy spectacular scenery from the large roof terraces. See our photo galleries

"The rugged mountains of the area offer wonderful walking in a landscape of pinnacled ridges, enourmous crags and shady pines. Orange and almond groved enhance the valleys, whilst attractive mountain villages provide hospitality, offering a taste of the real Spain."

Abdet is situated in the heart of the walking area. Ideally placed for a wide variety of walks, some straight from your doorstep! The peaceful village has only 100 residents yet you are certain of a warm welcome.

Other popular areas include the Sierra Aitana, Monte Ponoch, Puig Campana; the Val de Arc; the Benidorm Area - Sierra Helada, Sierra Cortina; Sierra Serrella/Aixorta; Val de Algar; Val de Galinera/Forada; and the North-west Sierras.

You will find more than enough walks to keep you going for a couple of weeks in the local area though.

Cycling and Mountain Biking holidays in Spain - The Guadalest Valley and the surrounding area provide excellent cycling and mountain biking. You can tackle the challenging hills, exhilarating descents, or just take it easy along the nearby "Greenways" (converted railway lines), which can be accessed nearby.

In September the Tour of Spain passes through the area, and many of the world's top cyclists battle it out on the region's most fearsome hills.

We provide route suggestions, maps and information sheets for you.

If you would like a fully guided holiday please contact us

Sample routes     * easy          ***** arduous

Climbing

The Guadalest Valley has some of Spain's best adventure climbing. There is also easy access to many well developed sports (bolted) crags such as Sella and Toix. Just a few minutes walk from the house are the recently developed El Flare routes. The Guadalest bolted routes (also good for bouldering) are just 15 minutes away. Be sure to check out our free PDF topos. The Puig Campana which boasts classic mountain routes of all grades is only 40 minutes drive away. The crags around Sax and Alcoy are all within one hours drive. In fact just about all the venues featured in the Costa Blanca Rockfax guide are within 60 minutes drive time.

Fiestas

When it comes to fiestas and festivals, there are so many, you are bound to see one wherever you are, whatever time of year. As with the rest of Spain, one of the most important events is the Semana Santa or Easter Week.

Abdet has two main Fiestas. You can view some video clips of the August 2004 fiesta.

Such places should also have information on all flights. More common ones are flights to germany and flights to boston. In the vacation season, there are a lot of flights to paris and an occasional or 2 flights to amsterdam too.