*** U3A Moraira-Teulada ***

JAVEA– La Plana Below the head of Montgo
2025-01-07 10:00 - 11:10 (Europe/Madrid) | HW Shooting Range car park above Javea, Partida Cn-lg C Nao Gua, 18, Javea, Valencian Community, 03730, Spain
Walk Leaders: Alex & Elaine

Meeting PointShooting Range car park above Javea, Partida Cn-lg C Nao Gua, 18, 03730 Javea.GPS: 38°48’13.1″N 0°09’26.1″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,1 kmAround the roads and paths on well–defined tracksTerrainWalking SurfaceMostly gravel tracksAscentNegligible apart from short uphill at the base of MontgoDirections to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Take the road to Benitachell, in the centre of the village turn right at the traffic lights and drive towards Javea on the CV734. Continue on this road passing the golf course and then a garden centre, both on the right. Go straight across the next roundabout and over the narrow road bridge. At the next roundabout turn right pass the Ferrobox store on your right and head towards Javea. On the next roundabout come back on yourself past the Repsol petrol station on your right and after approximately 60 meters turn right into avenida Ondara. At the next roundabout go straight across and keep to the right. Travel up the slight hill until you reach another roundabout, take the second exit to Denia. After approximately 2km of a steep and windy road go past the road on the right to Cabo San Antonio, continuing for about 300 metres. On the right, well marked, is the parking for the shooting range.From Javea:Take the CV7362 route over Mongo from Javea to Denia. Travel up the slight hill until you reach another roundabout, take the second exit to Denia. After approximately 2km of a steep and windy road go past the road on the right to Cabo San Antonio, continuing for about 300 metres. On the right, well marked, is the parking for the shooting range.

JAVEA– La Plana below the head of Montgo - Thur
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:10 | HW Shooting Range car park above Javea, Partida Cn-lg C Nao Gua, 18, Javea, Valencian Community, 03730, Spain

The History of Natural and Man - Made Glass
2025-01-13 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Due to some problems with the A & H group loud speaker I have had to delay the scheduled talk on the History of the Automobile and replace it with The History of Natural and Man -Made Glass

I first gave this talk eight years ago so, hopefully, new members will not have heard it and older members may have forgotten!!

It is very interesting and includes some surprises.

John Hopwood

The Old Oak
2025-01-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:55pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

The Old Oak is a special place. Not only is it the last pub standing, but it’s also the only remaining public space where people can meet in a once thriving mining community that has now fallen on hard times after 30 years of decline. TJ Ballantyne, the landlord, hangs on to The Old Oak by his fingertips, and his predicament is endangered even more when the pub becomes contested territory after the arrival of Syrian refugees who are placed in the village without any notice. In an unlikely friendship TJ meets a curious young Syrian woman named Yara, who is always carrying a camera. Can they find a way for the two communities to understand each other? So unfolds a deeply moving drama about their fragilities and hopes.

BENITACHELL – Cumbre Del Sol: Around the Granadella National Park
2025-01-14 10:00 - 11:10 | Cumbre Del Sol calle Dalias, el Cim del Sol, Alicante, Gata de Gorgos, Valencian Community, 03726, Spain
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine

DurationFull: 1 hr 25. (6 kms) / Avoid Deep Gorge: 1 hr 10. (5.2 kms)Meeting PointCumbre Del Sol calle Dalias behind the Information Centre (Benitachell side).GPS: 38°43’43.2″N 0°09’47.5″E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 5 kmfull 6 km / short 5,2 kmTerrainWalking SurfaceSome rough gravel tracks. Major hills are concrete roads.AscentTwo major hills to descend and ascend.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Turn right at Benitachell traffic lights. At the next traffic lights turn right up the hill to Cumbre.From Jávea:Go to Benitachell and turn left at traffic lights after Mas y Mas. Follow road up the long hill.After the sharp right hand bend at the top, go down the hill, past the information centre on the right, U-turn and pass the other information centre and immediately turn sharp right into the side road behind the centre. Park here.

BENITACHELL – Cumbre Del Sol: Around the Granadella National Park (Thu)
2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Cumbre Del Sol calle Dalias, el Cim del Sol, Alicante, Gata de Gorgos, Valencian Community, 03726, Spain

PARCENT - Northwest Loop
2025-01-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Restaurant Tramonti, Carretera de Pego-Benidorm, 16, 03792 Parcent, Alicante, 03792, Spain
Walk leaders: Mike & Valerie

DurationFull: 1 hr 30 mins incl stops. (approx 4.8 kms). Short: 1 hr incl stops. (approx 4.2 kms).Meeting PointParcent, Restaurant Tramonti. Carretera de Pego-Benidorm,16, 03792 Parcent, AlicantePark Opposite the of the restaurant. GPS: 38° 44.652′ N 000° 04.114′ WUse View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 4,8 kmVia the camis and tracks, loop around the hills and plana to the north and west of Parcent. Back through the town of Parcent.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly tarmac/concrete roads, small section of gravel/dirt tracksAscentA number of modest hills, and steep bends. One steep road up into the town. Total ascent 140m – 150m.Directions to Meeting PointComing from Teulada, take the N332 towards Benissa. About 1km after the Benissa (Pedrera) trading estate stay on the new N332 Benissa bye-pass. After about 2km. take the slip road signposted for CV749 – Pinas and CV750 Xalo (Jalon). At the roundabout take the 1st exit to Xalo (Jalon) / Alcalali CV750. Drive through Jalon towards Alcalali and turn left at the junction in Alcalali, towards Parcent. At the T junction as you enter Parcent turn left. Continue 100m and on the left side opposite the restaurant Tramonti there is parking plot. We can park here.

Alicante
2025-01-22 08:00 - 18:00 | Alicante
A day trip to Alicante

Alicante is a vibrant port city about an hour and a half from Moraira by coach. We will be dropped near the elevator which goes up to the Castle of Santa Barbara. The castle opens at 10.00 am, entrance is free and the easiest access is via the elevator (free of charge for pensioners and those over 65). Guide books recommend about two hours for a visit.

If you don’t want to visit the castle the Old Town is not too far away. There is a large Indoor Central Market in a beautiful Art Nouveau building with colourful tiles and stained glass windows. Its a great place for a coffee and a snack and is open from 7.00am until 14.30.

Alicante is a wonderful place to explore on foot. The Old Town is a maze of narrow streets. The Cathedral of Sant Nicolau de Bari de Alacant (open 8.30 to 13.00) and the Basilica de Santa Maria d’Alacant (open 10.00 to 13.00) are in this area together with many interesting shops and restaurants and bars.

After exploring the old town and having lunch you might find time to take a walk along the beautiful promenade before our coach picks us up once again at about 16.30

PARCENT - Northwest Loop (Thur)
2025-01-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Restaurant Tramonti, Carretera de Pego-Benidorm, 16, 03792 Parcent, Alicante, 03792, Spain

EDWARD HOPPER and HIS MUSE: alienation and subjugation
2025-01-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Alicante
Speaker: Rosalind Miranda

Edward Hopper, the best-known American realist of the inter-war period, painted the world as an alienating, often vacuous place, with everyone in his works appearing terribly alone. Many of his paintings are instantly recognisable.What is less known is that his wife of 43 years, Josephine Nivison Hopper, was famous as an artist before he was, having her paintings exhibited alongside those of Modigliani, Picasso, and Man Ray, and that it was she who started getting him exhibited.So, are two artists who marry going to enjoy and build on each other’s successes? Come along and find out.

Slumdog Millionaire
2025-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:55pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

The story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who is about to experience the biggest day of his life. With the whole nation watching, he is just one question away from winning a staggering 20 million rupees on India’s Kaun Banega Crorepati? (2000) (Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?) But when the show breaks for the night, police arrest him on suspicion of cheating; how could a street kid know so much? Desperate to prove his innocence, Jamal tells the story of his life in the slum where he and his brother grew up, of their adventures together on the road, of vicious encounters with local gangs, and of Latika, the girl he loved and lost. Each chapter of his story reveals the key to the answer to one of the game show’s questions. Each chapter of Jamal’s increasingly layered story reveals where he learned the answers to the show’s seemingly impossible quizzes. But one question remains a mystery: what is this young man with no apparentdesire for riches really doing on the game show? When the new day dawns and Jamal returns to answer the final question, the Inspector and sixty million viewers are about to find out. At the heart of its storytelling lies the question of how anyone comes to know the things they know about life and love.

JALON - The Jalon Loop
2025-01-28 10:00 - 11:15 | Information Centre opposite the Aleluya Bar in Jalon, Avinguda Rei Juan Carlos I, 59-51, 03727 Xaló, Alacant, Spain
Walk leaders: Mike & A Volunteer

Next to the Information Centre opposite the Aleluya Bar in Jalon , Av. del Rey Juan Carlos I, 51, 03727 Jalón, Alicante. GPS: 38°44’37.3″N 0°01’01.2″W Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Distance : 4,1 kmAround the valley of Val de PopWalking SurfaceAlmost flat and mainly tarmac roads with a short distance of gravel/dirt.AscentNilComing from Teulada, take the N332 towards Benissa. About 1km after the Benissa (Pedrera) trading estate stay on the new N332 Benissa by-pass, ignoring the signs to the AP7 and Benissa on the right. After about 2km take the first exit signposted for CV749 – Pinos and CV750 Xalo (Jalon). At the roundabout take the 1st exit to Xalo / (Jalon) / Alcalali CV750. Reaching Jalon turn right at the petrol station and then left at the roundabout and follow the main road around Jalon. At the next roundabout take the first exit and after 250 metres you reach the tourist office on the right, opposite the Aleluya Bar and a car park. Park here. Meet the group in front of the tourist information centre.

JALON - The Jalon Loop (Thu)
2025-01-30 10:00 - 11:15 | Information Centre opposite the Aleluya Bar in Jalon, Avinguda Rei Juan Carlos I, 59-51, 03727 Xaló, Alacant, Spain

JAVEA - La Plana Roads, paths and windmills
2025-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Amanecer Restaurant on La Plana, Carretera Cabo San Antonio, 2, 03730 Xàbia, Carretera Cabo San Antonio, 2, Xàbia, Alicante, 03730, Spain
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointAmanecer Restaurant on La Plana, Carretera Cabo San Antonio, 2, 03730 Xàbia, Alicante. GPS: 38°48’12.5″N , 0°09’48.4″EWalking Route Distance : 4 kmsAround the roads and paths, passing the windmills.Terrain Walking Surface Roads and paths. Path to the Windmills is quite rocky.Ascent Mostly flat. Modest hills.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Take the road to Benitachell, in the centre of the village turn right at the traffic lights and drive towards Javea on the CV734. Continue on this road passing the golf course and then a garden centre, both on the right. Go straight across the next roundabout and over the narrow road bridge. At the next roundabout turn right pass the Ferrobox store on your right and head towards Javea. On the next roundabout come back on yourself past the Repsol petrol station on your right and after approximately 60 meters turn right into avenida Ondara. At the next roundabout go straight across and keep to the right. Travel up the slight hill until you reach another roundabout, take the second exit to Denia. After approximately 2km of a steep and windy road turn right at the signpost which directs you to the lighthouse. The Amanecer restaurant will come into view on your right after approximately 300 meters. From Javea: Take the CV7362 route over Mongo from Javea to Denia. Travel up the slight hill until you reach another roundabout, take the second exit to Denia. After approximately 2km of a steep and windy road turn right at the signpost which directs you to the lighthouse. The Amanecer restaurant will come into view on your right after approximately 300 meters.

JAVEA - La Plana Roads, paths and windmills (Thur)
2025-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Amanecer Restaurant on La Plana, Carretera Cabo San Antonio, 2, 03730 Xàbia, Carretera Cabo San Antonio, 2, Xàbia, Alicante, 03730, Spain

Serendipity
2025-02-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Alan Hunton

Serendipity is a remarkable phenomenon which describes a most beneficial outcome achieved purely by chance. We will see that a significant number of scientific discoveries throughout history have been made by mistake; such that the intended result failed but the unintended consequence was so dramatic and useful to society that the researcher was then awarded a Nobel prize.

A well-known example is that of the work of Alexander Fleming who had the foresight to realise that the mouldy formation that appeared in a petri dish that he had forgotten to clean could be useful. At the time he was not studying antibiotics but he understood there was potential and penicillin has since saved millions of lives.

In this talk we will look at ten different Eureka moments in history and we can ask the question, do the people who made such discoveries deserve the recognition and reward given that they stumbled upon the outcomes?

One Life
2025-02-10 17:30 - 19:45 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:00pm doors open, for 5:30pm start (ends 7:45pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

The true story of Sir Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Winton, a young London broker who, in the months leading up to World War II, rescued 669 predominantly Jewish children from the Nazis. Nicky visited Prague in December 1938 and found families who had fled the rise of the Nazis in Germany and Austria, living indesperate conditions with little or no shelter and food, and under threat of Nazi invasion. He immediately realized it was a race against time. How many children could he and the team rescue before the borders closed? Fifty years later, it’s 1988 and Nicky lives haunted by the fate of the children he wasn’t able to bring to safety in England; always blaming himself for not doing more. It’s not until a live BBC television show, ‘That’s Life’, surprises him by introducing him to some surviving children – now adults – that he finally begins to come to terms with the guilt and grief he had carried for five decades.

BENISSA – Cemetery SENIJA COUNTRY LANES
2025-02-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Carpark in front of the Benissa cemetery, Partida Canor, 24, 03720, Alacant, 03720
Walk leaders: Mike & Valerie

Meeting PointCarpark in front of the Benissa cemetery close to the A7 entrance gate.GPS: 38.730466 N, 0.055388 E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance: 4 kmAround the country lanes between Benissa and Senija, through orchards of olives , Almonds, oranges and vineyards.TerrainWalking surfaceMostly well made surfaces (tarmac) road, through the fields.Ascent30m ascent over 2kmDirections to Meeting PointComing from Teulada, take the N332 towards Benissa. About 1km after the Benissa (Pedrera) trading estate take the slip road signposted for Benissa (Nort) and AP7. When you reach the roundabout take the first (almost immediate) exit for the cementeri.THE ROADWORKS IN THE FOLLOWING AREA ARE NOT COMPLETE SO THE DIRECTIONS MAY CHANGE:After about 200m turn left (signposted cementeri). Follow this road and turn left just after the communal bins area.Continue along this road until the next junction (with a traffic island), turn right and follow the signs to the cementeri, turning right into the road “Assagador de Canor”. Park at the cementeri car park.

Wine Group Day Trip to Bodegas Viña Elena - 13th February 2025
2025-02-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Alicante
For our first event of 2025, we are planning a day trip to Bodegas Viña Elena in Jumilla on Thursday, 13th February. This bodega has been recommended to us by one of our members and it has also recently been featured in the magazine Viajar as one of the most outstanding wineries in the region of Murcia.
Full details were sent to all Wine Group members on 26th November. Based on 40 members participating in this trip, the cost to current wine group members would be 62,50€ per person (125€ per couple). If we do not reach full capacity, the remaining places will be offered to other Moraira-Teulada U3A members.
We are not taking payments at the moment but, if you would like to book a place, please email us wine.tasting@u3amoraira-teulada.org
We will acknowledge your booking by email and will get in touch with you again early in the New Year regarding payment.
** This trip is now fully booked. If you would like your name(s) to be added to the reserve list, please get in touch. The cost for non-members of the wine group is 65€ per person and the cost for members’ guests (i.e. non-Moraira-Teulada U3A members) is 67,50€ per person.
Pat & Brian Clarke, Wine Group Leaders

BENISSA – Cemetery SENIJA COUNTRY LANES (Thu)
2025-02-13 10:00 - 11:00 | Carpark in front of the Benissa cemetery, Partida Canor, 24, 03720, Alacant, 03720

PARCENT – Country Walk
2025-02-18 10:00 - 11:10 | Restaurant Tramonti, Carretera de Pego-Benidorm, 16, 03792 Parcent, Alicante, 03792, Spain
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine

Meeting PointPark opposite the Tramonti Restaurant and not in their car park. GPS: 38° 44.652′ N 000° 04.114′ WWalking RouteDistance : 4,8 kmAround the village and country lanes of Parcent, through orchards of Almonds, Olives , Mandarins and Oranges and pine wood.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly well made surfaces (tarmac, concrete), some dirt road, some trail through the pine wood.Ascent50m undulating, a few steep streets in the village, one short steep slope of 100m in the pine wood.Directions to Meeting PointComing from Teulada, take the N332 towards Benissa. About 1km after the Benissa (Pedrera) trading estate stay on the new N332 Benissa bye-pass. After about 2km. take the slip road signposted for CV749 – Pinas and CV750 Xalo (Jalon). At the roundabout take the 1st exit to Xalo (Jalon) / Alcalali CV750. Drive through Jalon towards Alcalali and turn left at the junction in Alcalali, towards Parcent. At the T junction as you enter Parcent turn left. Continue 100m and on the right side is the restaurant Tramonti. We can park here wIth the permission of the owner, provided we have coffee there after the walk.

PARCENT – Country Walk (Thu)
2025-02-20 10:00 - 11:10 | Restaurant Tramonti, Carretera de Pego-Benidorm, 16, 03792 Parcent, Alicante, 03792, Spain
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine

Meeting PointParcent, Restaurant Tramonti. Carretera de Pego-Benidorm, 16, 03792 Parcent, AlicantePark here in the parking of the restaurant. GPS: 38° 44.652′ N 000° 04.114′ WWalking RouteDistance : 4,8 kmAround the village and country lanes of Parcent, through orchards of Almonds, Olives , Mandarins and Oranges and pine wood.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly well made surfaces (tarmac, concrete), some dirt road, some trail through the pine wood.Ascent50m undulating, a few steep streets in the village, one short steep slope of 100m in the pine wood.Directions to Meeting PointComing from Teulada, take the N332 towards Benissa. About 1km after the Benissa (Pedrera) trading estate stay on the new N332 Benissa bye-pass. After about 2km. take the slip road signposted for CV749 – Pinas and CV750 Xalo (Jalon). At the roundabout take the 1st exit to Xalo (Jalon) / Alcalali CV750. Drive through Jalon towards Alcalali and turn left at the junction in Alcalali, towards Parcent. At the T junction as you enter Parcent turn left. Continue 100m and on the right side is the restaurant Tramonti. We can park here wIth the permission of the owner, provided we have coffee there after the walk.

Talk Cancelled
2025-02-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Alicante

Australia
2025-02-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:00pm doors open, for 5:30pm start (ends 8:30pm)

U3A Membership Card for entrance (free) – NO booking required

In northern Australia at the beginning of World War II, an English aristocrat inherits a cattle station the size of Maryland. When English cattle barons plot to take her land, she reluctantly joins forces with a rough stock-man to drive 2,000 head of cattle across hundreds of miles of the country’s most unforgiving land, only to still face the bombing of Darwin by the Japanese forces that had attacked Pearl Harbour only months earlier.

** PLEASE NOTE THE EARLIER THAN USUAL START TIME!

JESUS POBRE - Marriot to the Woods west of Jesus Pobre
2025-02-25 10:00 - 11:10 | Marriott Hotel, Partida Alquería Ferrando, 6, 03749 Dénia, Alicante, 03749, Spain
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointMarriot Hotel, car park next to driving range.GPS: 38°48’28.8″N 0°04’33.9″E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 4,1 kmCamis and tracks through the woods west of Jesus Pobre.TerrainWalking SurfaceTarmac minor roads, dirt paths, rough section through woods. (alternative easier route for some walkers).AscentMedium ascents and descents on tarmac. Short sections of rough ascents/descents in the woods.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira: Take the road from to Benitachell . Turn right at the traffic lights and drive to Javea(CV740) to the Ferrobox roundabout(carretera gata crossing). Turn left here on the CV734 towards Gata;From Javea: Leave Jávea on the CV734 towards Gata.,going straight on at the Ferrobox roundaboutAll: Turn right at the FOURTH roundabout onto the CV738 towards Jesus Pobre. Go through Jesus Pobre and at the “T” junction turn left. After 1 km turn left into the Marriot Hotel/golf complex. Continue straight down to the bottom of the road and turn left at the junction. Go past the back of the hotel on your left and then turn right alongside the driving range. Go to the end and park.

Ikea & Murcia Shopping Centre – Wednesday, 26th February 2025
2025-02-26 08:30 - 18:30 | Alicante
Ikea and Nueva Condomina Shopping areas are situated on either side of the E15 motorway, leading to the city of Murcia.

Note. This trip is now full. You can email eileen.brown@u3amoraira-teulada.org to be added to the waiting list.

We will depart Moraira at 8:30 and visit both areas by coach, the Nueva Condomina in the morning and Ikea in the afternoon. You will also be given the option to remain at either of these outlets during the visit.

The Nueva Condomina is the perfect shopping experience containing many outlets such as C&A, H&M, & Primark, as well as a selection of restaurants and snack areas. On the outskirts of the Mall, a short stroll away, there are numerous other outlets e.g. Media Markt etc.

Whether you are re-vamping your kitchen or searching for small decorative items, then Ikea is the place to visit. You will also be able to recharge your batteries by visiting the Ikea restaurant. The restaurant is open all day long whether it be for a cup of coffee, a satisfying salad or, of course, a plate of your favourite meatballs.

If you don’t wish to shop, you can take the tram which runs approximately every 15 minutes from the Shopping Mall into the centre of Murcia city. Both shopping areas have something for everyone, so enjoy the day out with your friends and the U3A.

We will arrive in Moraira at about 18:30h.

Complete the form below to make your reservation. The U3A bank details will be provided to enable you to pay by bank transfer. Payments in cash will be accepted for completed booking forms before the General Meeting starts at 10:30 am on February 3rd.

JESUS POBRE - Marriot to the Woods west of Jesus Pobre (Thu)
2025-02-27 10:00 - 11:10 | Marriott Hotel, Partida Alquería Ferrando, 6, 03749 Dénia, Alicante, 03749, Spain

BENITACHELL - Les Fonts to Teulada Quarry
2025-03-04 10:00 - 11:45 | Centre of Les Fonts Urbanisation, Urbanització les Fonts, 03726 les Fonts, Alacant, 03726, Spain
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointThe centre of Les Fonts Urbanisation. GPS 38.742109 N, 0.134826 E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 6,8 kmCamis and paths from Les Fonts to quaryTerrainWalking SurfaceMostly tarmac roads, one gravel track. Spendid viewsAscent3km uphill – 200m ascent, Steep hill to the Quary of 500mDirections to Meeting PointFrom Moraira: Drive to Benitachell on the Moraira- Benitachell road. At the traffic lights go Left and drive to the next junction to the right. Turn sharp right here into avenida Alicante. This road starts to narrow after 50m and you need to turn left after approx. 250m, the next road on the left turn left. Go straight on into l’Abiar (signed to Les Fonts Urbanisation);From Benitachell church: Follow the road past the cemetery on the right and behind the back of the church on the left. At the first crossroads, with the police station on your right, turn right into l’Abiar (signed to Les Fonts Urbanisation);Both:Down the winding hill and past the Windmill and take the first road on the right (Lluca). Follow Lluca, ignoring all turnings, and go up into Les Fonts urb. keep to main road and after approx. 1.5km you will reach a parking area adjacent to the local mail boxes and dustbins.From Jávea: On the Jávea-Benitachell CV740, turn right at the stone cross. Ignore all side turnings on this road, go past the bins on your right, and head towards Les Fonts. Just after entering the urbanisation the parking area will come into view which is adjacent to the local mail boxes and dustbins.

BENITACHELL – Around the country paths and camis from Les Fonts
2025-03-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Centre of Les Fonts Urbanisation, Urbanització les Fonts, 03726 les Fonts, Alacant, 03726, Spain
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointThe centre of Les Fonts Urbanisation. GPS 38.742109 N, 0.134826 E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmCountry paths, woods and vineyards. Some quiet urbanisation roads.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly tarmac roads, one gravel track.AscentA number of short steep tarmac hills.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Turn left at the Benitachell traffic lights. Drive uphill and in the angled T-junction take a right turn. Take the next road on the left side and go straight ahead into calle l’Abiar (signed to Les Fonts Urbanisation);From Jávea:On the Jávea-Benitachell CV740, turn right at the stone cross. This newly tarmac-ed road, cami Vell de Teulada, goes straight to Les Font urbanisation (3 kms). Ignore all side turnings. Park at the crossroads in the centre of the urbanisation.From Benitachell church:Follow the road below church (away from Jávea) to the crossroads, turn right into calle l’Abiar (signed to Les Fonts Urbanisation);Down the hill and past the Windmill and take the first road on the right (calle Lluca). Follow calle Lluca, ignoring all turnings, and go up into Les Fonts urb. Park at the crossroads in the centre of the urbanisation by the bins.

Carmen Amaya (1918-1963)
2025-03-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Angela Chantry

Considered by many to be the greatest flamenco dancer of all time, Carmen Amaya gave her own definition to the art of flamenco. Her career began at the age of four and throughout her childhood she performed alongside her father in the taverns and music halls of Barcelona. With the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s she travelled the world and achieved her greatest fame in the Americas. She made films in Hollywood, appeared on Broadway, danced for Roosevelt and Churchill, but always remained true to her gypsy heritage. Flamenco today is deeply indebted to Carmen Amaya – through her artistry and virtuosity she effectively altered the history of flamenco dance forever.
