Sierra del Maigmó: Adventure, tradition, and unique landscapes in the heart of Alicante 🚵♂️
If you're into mountains, characterful villages, hiking with endless views, and cycling through forests and ravines... the Sierra del Maigmó awaits you! 🌄🌿Located inland from Alicante, this mountain range offers a perfect blend of nature, history, and culture. A perfect destination for those seeking active and soulful getaways 🚴♀️⛺.
🌳 A natural haven just half an hour from the coast 🌄
The Sierra del Maigmó is part of the Bética mountain range and rises majestically at over 1,200 meters above sea level. From its summit, on clear days, you can see the Mediterranean Sea and much of the province 🏞️🌊. It's an ideal place for outdoor activities such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing, or simply relaxing among pine forests, ravines, and natural springs 💧. The Maigmó Green Route, which runs from Agost to Alcoy, is one of the most beautiful bike routes in the entire Valencian Community 🚴♂️.
🌟 Why visit the Maigmó Mountains?
✔️ Unspoiled and well-preserved nature
✔️ Authentic, uncrowded villages
✔️ Routes for all levels
✔️ Ideal for cycling, hiking, and rural getaways
✔️ Just 30-40 minutes from Alicante city 🚗
🏘️ Villages with a mountain flavor
📍 Ibi
Known as the birthplace of toys, Ibi also offers plenty of nature, such as the Carrascal de la Font Roja Natural Park (very close!). Don't miss its Toy Museum or the Casa de los Reyes Magos (House of the Three Wise Men), the Moors and Christians festivals, and winter festivals, such as Els Enfarinats, among others. 🎠❄️
📍 Onil
Land of dolls and mountains, this charming village has a castle-palace and a privileged setting. Ideal for combining culture and history with trails to the mountains 🏰🚶.
📍 Biar
A town steeped in history, with cobblestone streets, a towering castle, and a charming atmosphere ✨. It's a starting point for many routes and is also known for its artisanal pottery 🎨.
📍 Villena
Rich in historical heritage, Villena will surprise you with its Atalaya Castle, its Moors and Christians festivals, and the Medieval Festival, its historic center, and its winemaking heritage 🍷. From here, you can access Maigmó from the southwestern part.
📍 Castalla
Another town crowned by a medieval castle 🏰, surrounded by mountains and highly accessible trails. Its local cuisine is another of its great attractions, with dishes such as gazpacho manchego or pericana.
📍 Tibi
Famous for its old reservoir, one of the oldest functioning reservoirs in Europe. A peaceful place surrounded by nature, ideal for slow-paced getaways🌾🚶♂️.
📍 Agost
At the gateway to the mountains, Agost is famous for its pottery-making tradition 🏺. Be sure to visit its pottery museum and take a stroll through its quiet streets of whitewashed houses.
🌄 Sierra del Maigmó: a Mediterranean mountain with an Alicante soul.
Perfect for a weekend getaway, an electric bike tour, or an active vacation filled with history, culture, and picture-postcard landscapes.
📍 Discover it town by town... or on bike! Book your experience here!
