Every month, thousands of cyclists climb the Coll de Rates  on the Costa Blanca  in Spain. They know the road. They know the effort. They know the descent. But many never truly meet the village that waits quietly at the top. Why Cyclists Ride Through Tàrbena Without Stopping Tàrbena is not a resort village. It does not shout for attention. It does not offer fast rewards. It offers something rarer. Time. Set between the inland mountains of Alicante and the Mediterranean horizon, Tàrbena has...

Euro Goat Trekkers offers ethical pack goat walking experiences with our own goats — raised and trained slowly as part of our family. We are based in the inland mountains of the Costa Blanca, Spain. When people first hear about walking with pack goats, they often imagine adventure expeditions or long-distance trekking. But in the mountains of Spain, walking with goats can be something far more gentle, human, and meaningful. It is not only about carrying equipment. It is about walking...

When families visit the Costa Blanca, they often look for more than beaches and busy attractions. Many parents search for experiences that are calm, educational, and meaningful — places where children can move, learn, and connect with nature in a gentle way. The mountains of the Costa Blanca offer exactly that. Our walks take place in the quieter inland landscapes of the Costa Blanca, in and around the valley of Tàrbena — along mountain paths, terraces, woodland edges and ancient valley...