Routes around Benimantell - Alicante
The Guadalest route takes you to the Arabian eagle's nest fortress hidden in the Aitana mountains combined with a visit to the Animal Sanctuary in neighbouring Benimantell.
Via: Guadalest.
Total Return Distance: From Benidorm: 42 kms. From Torrevieja: 142 kms.
Total Driving Time: From Benidorm: 50 mins. From Torrevieja: 2 hours 30 mins
Type of Roads: Motorway (Toll) / Mixed
Type of Route: Cultural - Adventure - Scenic - Gastronomic.
Directions from Torrevieja:Take C-3321 at outskirts of Torrevieja until crossroads with N-332. Turn right towards La Marina. There take CV-853 until crossroads with C-3317. Turn right and and follow until crossroads with N-340. Turn right towards Elche and join A-7 towards Alicante. Take A-7 until Exit 65. Continue on N-332 until Benidorm CV-70. Head inland on CV-70 as per Benidorm instructions.
Directions from Benidorm:Take CV-70 from Benidorm for 18 kms until crossroads with CV-755. Pass through La Nucia and Polop until Guadalest. Then take CV-755 1 km to roundabout and take right turn for Benimantell.