Rock Climbing - Spain
19 - 25 Novemenber 2024
Climbing every day in the sun
Feel the warmth of the Spanish Sun as you climb up beautiful rock faces in the mountains or overlooking the Mediterranean
Easy walk-ins
We have tried and tested some fantastic rock faces just 200m from the road
Improve your climbing
The sport climbing equipment built into the rock makes it easy and relatively safe to push your climbing skills and move onto lead climbing.
When it is raining in the UK
Take off from the rain and get some well deserved Vitamin D
Beautiful surroundings
The stunning limestone landscapes and light of the Costa Brava is an inspiring place to be
Climbing Spain is great for
Autism
Down's Syndrome
Have a visual impairment and want to come alone
Speech Impairments
Visual impairment and your own guide
Space and calm needs
Amputees
Older people
Walking sticks or aids
Sports Chair users
Tourettes syndrome
Hearing needs
Amputees
Older people
Walking sticks or aids
Those with an assistance dog
Normally have full time support
Manual Chair users
Speak to us if you:
Need to make arrangements for an assistance dog
Normally have full time support
Use an electric wheelchair
Are an essential chair user
Need head support
Primarily communicate using sign language
Use a hoist to transfer
Spanish Limestone
Challenging, grippy and incredible climbing fun
Spanish Rock is quite different from anything we have in the UK and Spanish rock climbing is different as well. Spain has these amazing clean limestone ridges extending for miles. On the rock faces developed for “Sport climbing,” prefixed protection is permanently attached.
This means there is a lot of climbs all of high quality in the same area and a fantastic midpoint between the safety of indoor climbing and “traditional” UK leader climbing which relies on the skill of the leader to protect the climb with temporary protection.
We love climbing in Britain but always look forward to a dose of European sport climbing where we can to challenge ourselves and enjoy the confidence of climbing with sport protection.
It is the ideal place to learn the transition to lead climbing.
Lovely Accommodation
Accommodation in the mountains especially for climbers
We had heard lots about the Orange House and its lovely owners for years. It sounded perfect for climbing trips with a little comfort thrown in. So we visited while checking out the climbing venues and we were not disappointed.
The rooms are great, the site is beautiful and it is full of welcoming lovely people who all share a love of the outdoors and travelling.
The rooms are small with the largest being 4 beds, everything is clean, some rooms have ensuite. The village is 5 minutes away by foot for a beer and pizza, supermarket and pharmacy.
Nestled in the rocks a little paradise of its own.
Lovely Accommodation
Accommodation in the mountains in a private apartment
We’re based this year from a private apartment in Finestrat a tiny village in the mountains and close to some of our favourite climbing venues.
Being accessed by 6 steps and then a lift its not ideal for everyone but comparable to the abilties needed to climb here.
We're looking forward to having our own private space this year to eat at our leisure, chill out and watch the occasional climbing film.
Fantastic food
Tapas, Pizza and cold crisp beer
We do a mixture of outdoor and indoor eating both at the site with their lovely cook and in the Spanish Villages.
Breakfast is continental with bread, spreads and meats but also cereal and toast if you prefer something more usual for us Brits.
Lunch is generally freshly baked bread and cheese (or vegan option) with local tomatoes and fruit.
Evening meals generally are traditional Mediterranean fare; lots of pasta, pizza, salad, paella and the like.
There is normally time for sundown drinks on the terrace (drinks you normally purchase yourself).
Explore the sights
The Spanish mountains and coasts are stunning - you'll get to see loads
Part of the point of climbing abroad is to have the opportunity to visit new sights, try new tastes and experience new places.
We’ll visit eateries, possibly an amazing underground cave system, wander round the villages and soak up the atmosphere.
Spanish climbing important info
Dates and Costs
Tuesday 19 November - Monday 25 November 2024
Arrival: Alicante Airport at 4 pm (local time) on 19 November
Depart: Alicante Airport at 11 am (local time) 25 November
5 days of climbing fun, with the chance to rest and sightsee too!
Private room supplement £200
£1240pp in a shared room
not including flights (Easy Jet fly there), insurance, snacks and alcohol
What is included?
Indoor accommodation in a shared room
Food from Breakfast Day 1 to Breakfast on Departure Morning
British qualified climbing instructors
All technical equipment
Flights are not included
(but super easy and affordable across the UK)
What do we actually do
Rock climb every day except arrival day
Optional rest day and cave visit
Belay each other
Do lots of climbing
Have a go at or improve your lead climbing
Get some technique coaching
A least one dip in the Med
Explore Spanish Villages
Eat too much
Climb Spain Accessibility Statement
Vision
Suitable for people happy to navigate short stretches of rough ground with assistance
The rock tends to be bright with high contrast in the shadows but of a mono-tone color
Accommodation has an unfenced outdoor swimming pool
Or
Come with an adventure buddy
Or
Arrange an Anyone Can volunteer guide
We are well-staffed for this trip, and a lot of assistance is available for support both on and off adventure time.
We can both support physically alongside climbers or though audio guidance via radio
Cognition
Suitable for those able to self manage without dedicated support or with a dedicated carer (who doesnt have to climb)
Or
Bring a helper
Participants should be capable of understanding and acting appropriately around cooking, unfenced swimming pools and at the cliff edge without constant supervision
Participants should be capable of being left at the accommodation unsupervised or accompanied by a carer
Or
Come with an adventure buddy
We can help with confidence by climbing along side, starting slowly and practicing on the ground
We have radios and hedsets that can allow for focused calm instruction
We will help with meals, reminding about medications etc
Mobility
Climbing access requires 200m rough ground walking
The walk-ins are rough loose and often steep but are very short with losts of assistance available
Not suitable for those who rely only on wheeled mobility aids (at the moment)
This years accommodation has 6 steps leading in
Our current vehicle is not adapted for wheelchair use
Support with balance and walking is available
Resting chairs at the bottom minimises on feet time
Instructors can support from the bottom, top and alongside to get people started and confident
Additional support from rope systems can reduce the strength needed to climb
One-handed or autolocking belaying devices allow most to take part in belaying
Back ropes can aid balance, maintaining abseil positions and deliver a person with a consciousness-limiting condition to the ground promptly
Auditory
Suitable for people with most auditory impairments that do not require signing to communicate
Or
Come with an adventure buddy
Or
Arrange an Anyone Can volunteer guide
We have radios with headsets or Bluetooth output to communicate over distances
Staff can physically climb close to assist if beneficial
Sounds great - let's do it
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