Finestrat offers several distinct ways to experience a stay: Route 26, “Volta al Puig Campana,” starts at Font del MolĂ, while the Old Town, with its hanging houses, narrow streets and a viewpoint, has its own distinctive character. The protected Puigcampana and Ponotx landscape area is another highlight. If you’re planning a trip, you can first decide whether hiking, architectural history or scenery should take center stage. The following information can help you weigh up these interests.
Hiking from Font del MolĂ
Route 26, “Volta al Puig Campana,” starts at Font del Molà in Finestrat. Numerous other hiking trails also start here, leading up to Puig Campana or around it. The local information distinguishes a specific route by name from a wider selection of trails in two directions: towards Puig Campana or around it. Trail conditions and signage can change; check the situation before setting out.
A municipal report dated December 20, 2020, describes a signposted, prepared path from Font del MolĂ to the barbecue area and spring. It also lists parking, toilets and a picnic area with tables and masonry benches at the recreation area. Check the current condition of the facilities before your visit. This will help you plan your hike and any time you may spend at the starting point in line with the conditions on site.
Old Town, church and views
Finestrat’s Old Town is characterised by its hanging houses and narrow streets. It stands on the foundations of a former Muslim castle. A well-known viewpoint in the Old Town offers views across the entire comarca and out to the Mediterranean, adding a wide panorama to the close-up scale of the lanes.
One notable landmark is the Iglesia Parroquial de San Bartolomé. Built in the 18th century, it was inaugurated and blessed in 1751. Its floor plan is shaped like a Latin cross: the nave and transept together form the cross. The façade combines Baroque and Neoclassical elements. Visitors interested in architecture can appreciate both the church’s overall form and the combination of these styles.
Puigcampana and Ponotx
The protected Puigcampana and Ponotx landscape area is shared by Finestrat, Benidorm, La Nucia and Polop. It was granted special protection status in 2006 for its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty. Mountain sports and climbing are among the activities available in the protected area. This gives it a distinct focus on nature and outdoor activities alongside the hiking trails from Font del MolĂ and the sights of the Old Town.
Festivals and a path along the cliffs
The Festes Patronals de Sant Bertomeu i del Crist del Remei de Finestrat are celebrated in late August and have been held for more than a hundred years. The festivities include food tastings; individual activities may vary from year to year. If you’re planning to travel for the festival, check the dates for the year in question.
Another place to visit is a watchtower near La Cala de Finestrat. It can be reached via a densely vegetated path that runs along a cliff coast. Since trail conditions can change, check the current conditions before your visit.
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