The subject is ‘In Search of Eden’ where I will be taking you on a journey into ancient Persia to find the geographical location behind the the story of the Paradise Garden.
MORELLA
17th to 21st September 2019
5 days, 4 nights
Trip leader Lynn Clark & Sue Popkin
On this trip we will be visiting some of the 68 small towns and villages that have been awarded the designation ‘Most Beautiful Villages in Spain’. Four of these villages are in Comunidad Valenciana and we will visit three of them plus two more that are located just over the border with Aragon.
COST €260 PER PERSON
Including half board at the Hotel and some lunches are included during the trip.
The single room supplement is €60
This trip is now full but we do have a reserve list.
If you wish to be added to the reserve list please contact
| Duration | 1hr | ||
| Meeting Point | Entrance area to Rafalet urbanisation Benitachell road CV740 | ||
| Walking Route | Distance : 4,2 km | Across to the La Colina area and around the woods and country lanes. | |
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Terrain
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Walking Surface | Single dirt paths, wide stoney tracks and some quiet tarmac roads. | |
| Ascent | One small hill at the beginning. | ||
| Directions to Meeting Point | From Moraira: Take the road from to Benitachell . Turn right at the traffic lights and drive to Javea(CV740). Continue on this road passing the golf course and then a garden centre, both on the right. Approximately 200 meters pass the garden centre turn right into Rafalet on the corner of Calle del mar de Noruega. From Javea: Leave Jávea on the CV734 towards Gata. Turn left at the Ferrobox/El Paso roundabout onto CV740 to Benitachell. Go straight over the next roundabout and after approximately 800 meters turn left into Rafalet on the corner of Calle del mar de Noruega. |
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| Duration | 1hr | ||
| Meeting Point | Entrance area to Rafalet urbanisation Benitachell road CV740 | ||
| Walking Route | Distance : 4,2 km | Across to the La Colina area and around the woods and country lanes. | |
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Terrain
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Walking Surface | Single dirt paths, wide stoney tracks and some quiet tarmac roads. | |
| Ascent | One small hill at the beginning. | ||
| Directions to Meeting Point | From Moraira: Take the road from to Benitachell . Turn right at the traffic lights and drive to Javea(CV740). Continue on this road passing the golf course and then a garden centre, both on the right. Approximately 200 meters pass the garden centre turn right into Rafalet on the corner of Calle del mar de Noruega. From Javea: Leave Jávea on the CV734 towards Gata. Turn left at the Ferrobox/El Paso roundabout onto CV740 to Benitachell. Go straight over the next roundabout and after approximately 800 meters turn left into Rafalet on the corner of Calle del mar de Noruega. |
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| Duration | 1hr | ||
| Meeting Point | Algas Andrago car park | ||
| Walking Route | Distance : 4,17 km | From Algas to Cap Blanc and loop back | |
| Terrain | Walking Surface | Pavement and road, strong undulating, Some steps. | |
| Ascent | A few short steep roads | ||
| Directions to Meeting Point | Go along the Moraira to Calpe road. At the first roundabout turn left to go down to the Algas car park. | ||
| Duration | 1hr | ||
| Meeting Point | Algas Andrago car park | ||
| Walking Route | Distance : 4,17 km | From Algas to Cap Blanc and loop back | |
| Terrain | Walking Surface | Pavement and road, strong undulating, Some steps. | |
| Ascent | A few short steep roads | ||
| Directions to Meeting Point | Go along the Moraira to Calpe road. At the first roundabout turn left to go down to the Algas car park. | ||
Lecturer: Peter Atkinson
Banksy has said that “art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable”. A few of the items that we look at may meet one or both of these lofty aspirations. Less ambitiously, I hope you’ll find all the work to be pleasing or interesting.
| Duration | 1hr | ||
| Meeting Point | Algas Andrago car park | ||
| Walking Route | Distance : 4,17 km | From Algas to Cap Blanc and loop back | |
| Terrain | Walking Surface | Pavement and road, strong undulating, Some steps. | |
| Ascent | A few short steep roads | ||
| Directions to Meeting Point | Go along the Moraira to Calpe road. At the first roundabout turn left to go down to the Algas car park. | ||
Valencia Bioparc
(IN THE CENTRE OF VALENCIA CITY)
WEDNESDAY, 2nd OCTOBER 2019
Led by: Sue Popkin & Lynn Clark
This day trip will include return journey by coach from Moraira to Valencia Bioparc, entrance fee and a three-hour guided tour.
The Bioparc is split into three main sections. There are no cages in the Bioparc. Barriers are created naturally using rocks, rivers and bridges.
African Savannah: You will find herbivores here such as Zebras, Impalas, Storks, Giraffes and White Rhinoceroses and you will be able to pet giraffes as they come over to see what’s going on. Another area shows Lions, Mongooses and Elephants.
Equatorial Africa: The largest section within the park, with the greatest amount of eco-systems and habitats. Here there is a large section for African birds, and you will also see Monkeys and Gorillas.
Madagascar: This is the place to venture to if you want to meet some Lemurs. These are the ones you can get closest too as they are free to run around in the area where you will be.
Lunch is not included, however, throughout the Bioparc you will find various places to eat such as the Samburu Restaurant that offers a 3-course meal or there is a snack bar in the Ndoki area which offers sandwiches or an Adult Menu offering hamburgers, chicken wings etc.
You are not allowed to take food into the Bioparc because feeding the animals is strictly prohibited.
So join us for a fantastic day out where you can really get up close to the animals and enjoy what has been described as the most advanced zoo within Europe.
Cost of the trip 35€
If you are interested in this trip please either put your name and email address on the list at the travel desk or email
Sue Popkin at sue.popkin@u3amoraira-teulada.org
| Duration | 1hr | ||
| Meeting Point | Algas Andrago car park | ||
| Walking Route | Distance : 4,17 km | From Algas to Cap Blanc and loop back | |
| Terrain | Walking Surface | Pavement and road, strong undulating, Some steps. | |
| Ascent | A few short steep roads | ||
| Directions to Meeting Point | Go along the Moraira to Calpe road. At the first roundabout turn left to go down to the Algas car park. | ||
General Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month (except August) at the Salón GL, Avenida Mediterráneo 32, Teulada (see below for directions and parking).
Doors are opened at 9:30 a.m. to enable members to join the U3A, renew membership, meet members of the Committee and Group Leaders, register for travel trips, buy tickets for social events and register for groups.
Coffee and soft drinks can be purchased before the formal part of the meeting starts.
All the desks will close promptly at 10:30 a.m., when the formal part of the meeting starts. This will begin with the President’s report and is followed by reports from the Treasurer, Travel Group Treasurer, Groups Coordinator and Cultural Arts. This lasts for about one hour and is normally followed by a presentation by a guest speaker.
The membership subscription for 2019 is 10 euros per person.
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| Duration | 1hr 15min plus stop | ||
| Meeting Point | Javea Cemetery | ||
| Walking Route | Distance : 5,7 km | ||
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Terrain
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Walking Surface | Rough tracks and tarmac roads. Proper walking shoes essential. | |
| Ascent | Moderate ascents and descents. | ||
| Directions to Meeting Point | From 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. After 800m the Crematorium is on the right. Turn right immediately afterwards and past the Crematorium entrance and on to the Cemetery on the left where there is a large car park. |
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| Duration | 1hr 15min plus stop | ||
| Meeting Point | Javea Cemetery | ||
| Walking Route | Distance : 5,7 km | ||
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Terrain
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Walking Surface | Rough tracks and tarmac roads. Proper walking shoes essential. | |
| Ascent | Moderate ascents and descents. | ||
| Directions to Meeting Point | From 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. After 800m the Crematorium is on the right. Turn right immediately afterwards and past the Crematorium entrance and on to the Cemetery on the left where there is a large car park. |
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Date: Monday 14th October 2019 10:30
Location: Salón de Actos, Espai la Senieta, Moraira (next to the large free car park)
Subject: The Double life and Amazing Works of Grayson Perry
Lecturer: John Hopwood
It would be very difficult to find another artist anywhere near as colourful and as eccentric as Grayson Perry!
He suffered an extremely traumatic childhood during which he discovered his penchant for wearing women’s clothes.
This was followed by times of being a penniless young ‘punk’ living in a squat in London.
However, he chose his fellow squatters well with one being Stephen Jones, now probably the most respected, radical and important milliner of the 20th and early 21st centuries and the other Boy George who needs little introduction.
During this time Perry decided to become an artist and his studies were eventually rewarded with a BA from Portsmouth Polytechnic in 1982.
He started his career as a very controversial ‘Transvestite Potter’, but he has since become a Turner-Prize-winning artist – the only potter ever to receive that award – a BAFTA-winning documentary maker, an author, a social commentator, a museum curator, a Reith lecturer and a devoted husband and father.
In addition to his celebrated pottery creations Grayson Perry is also a creator of the most wonderful and colourful tapestries woven on Flemish looms and of minutely detailed large scale etchings.
He is a consummate self-publicist, which may have been necessary at the beginning of his career, but no longer now that he is one of the most well-known British artists alive.
This talk is full of humour, of pathos and occasionally, perhaps, what may be considered by some, rather offensive works of this amazing and utterly unique artist.
| Duration | 1hr 15min | ||
| Meeting Point | the Lliber Health Centre overflow car park at the end of Carrer Colon(m) | ||
| Walking Route | Distance : 5,35 km | Starts in the village and follows the valley paths returning to Llíber by the village back roads.We pass a small zoo hidden between Lliber and Gata. Excellent views of the valley and the campo behind Llíber. | |
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Terrain
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Walking Surface | Initially, the path is flat on concrete and compacted dirt. 800m uphill through the woods on rocky path. Tarmac for last 20 mins back to the village. | |
| Ascent | 100m Steep tarmac hill after the woods. 90m altitude difference. | ||
| Directions to Meeting Point | Approach Lliber on the road from Benissa to from Senija. Drive into Lliber and after passing the square on your right take the second street on the left (Carrer Colom). Pass the pharmacy on your right and go over the next junction, then the road dog legs right and left. Park in the Health Centre overflow car park on the left. | ||
GUADALEST DAY TRIP
Visit to Font d’Algar Waterfalls and
Sightseeing and Shopping in Guadalest
Wednesday 16th October 2019
Leader: Lynn Clark & Sue Popkin
Las Fuentes del Algar or Fonts de l’Algar are located about 15 km from Benimantell in Callosa d’en Sarria (Alicante).
In ancient times the waters of Fuentes del Algar were considered sources of health and wealth. Even thought that could rejuvenated swimmers.
Las Fuentes del Algar or Fonts de l’Algar are a natural paradise where the Algar river forms numerous waterfalls and tolls (natural pools) of great beauty where you can even take bath in summer.
After we have visited the waterfalls and had coffee, we will then take the coach up to Guadalest. The village appears perched on a tiny pinnacle rising into the sky which makes it look absolutely amazing. This gives beautiful views of the green valley with many other mountains in the background.
You will find many shops selling souvenirs, crafts and local produce such as honey, wine, handbags etc.
Guadalest is famous for two buildings, the first is Guadalest castle (Castell de Guadalest) which can only be accessed by walking through a 15 foot long tunnel carved out of the rock. This is known as the Portal de San Jose. The castle was built by the Moors over 1,300 years ago. In 1609 King Felipe the third ordered all the Moors to be expelled leading to an uprising after which the Moors were defeated and left Spain.
The other famous building that you will often see photographed or on postcards is the white bell tower of Penon de la Alcala which rises up seemingly precariously perched on the mountainside.
Cost of the trip is €15.00
Including entrance to the waterfalls
If you are interested in this trip please either put your name and email address on the list at the travel desk or email
Lynn Clark at travel-events@u3amoraira-teulada.org
Giving the name of the trip
| Duration | 1hr 15min | ||
| Meeting Point | the Lliber Health Centre overflow car park at the end of Carrer Colon(m) | ||
| Walking Route | Distance : 5,35 km | Starts in the village and follows the valley paths returning to Llíber by the village back roads.We pass a small zoo hidden between Lliber and Gata. Excellent views of the valley and the campo behind Llíber. | |
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Terrain
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Walking Surface | Initially, the path is flat on concrete and compacted dirt. 800m uphill through the woods on rocky path. Tarmac for last 20 mins back to the village. | |
| Ascent | 100m Steep tarmac hill after the woods. 90m altitude difference. | ||
| Directions to Meeting Point | Approach Lliber on the road from Benissa to from Senija. Drive into Lliber and after passing the square on your right take the second street on the left (Carrer Colom). Pass the pharmacy on your right and go over the next junction, then the road dog legs right and left. Park in the Health Centre overflow car park on the left. | ||
Group leader: David Rohl
The Ancient Egypt group is dedicated to the study of pharaonic Egypt from the Predynastic Age to the absorption of the Nile valley into the Roman Empire in 30 BC. Over the course of the project, we will be covering many different aspects of Egyptian civilisation, some of which you won’t be able to read about in popular books on the subject. But, don’t let that put you off! The presentations will be easy to follow and full of wonderful visuals … so you can just relax and let the magic of Egypt and the rest of the Ancient World wash over you like the gentle waters of the River Nile.
The group is led by one of the world’s best-known Egyptologists – writer, TV presenter, renowned international lecturer, historian and archaeologist, David Rohl, who has spent more than fifty years exploring the landscapes of the ancient Near East – from the high mountain valleys of Eden in mythical Persia to the vast barren deserts bordering ancient Kemet (the ‘Black Land’ = the Nile valley). He is best known for his internationally acclaimed TV documentary series ‘Pharaohs and Kings’, ‘In Search of Eden’, ‘The Egyptian Genesis’, and as a leading figure in the multi-award-winning cinema documentary ‘Patters of Evidence – The Exodus’. David has also written five bestselling books translated into twelve languages.
David Rohl, presenter of Pharaohs and Kings (Channel Four and Discovery Channel 1995).The group meets every third Monday of the month at the Salon de Actos, in la Senieta theatre, Moraira, starting at 10.30am and finishing around midday. Each meeting begins with a seventy-minute (or so) presentation on the day’s subject, employing David’s stunning visuals and informative graphics. Group members are then encouraged to participate in a Q & A discussion for the remaining fifteen minutes of the session.
Due to David’s international lecturing, archaeological research and TV commitments, there may be occasions in the year when he will be away and the lecture is postponed to the following month. However, confirmation of each lecture will be notified to all members, approximately one week before the meeting, giving the lecture title and a short explanation of the subject.
The monthly talks are not always entirely restricted to Egypt, since David will be throwing in the occasional lecture on the history and archaeology of the Old Testament, the ‘Heroic Age’ of Bronze Age Greece, the Minoan bull-leaping culture of Crete, the warlike Hittites of Anatolia (modern Turkey), and the ancient civilisations of Mesopotamia (modern Iraq and Syria), as well as some ‘specials’ on completely different but nevertheless fascinating topics such as the legendary epic tale of the Trojan War and the Romano-Spanish traditions surrounding the Sangreal (‘Holy Grail’).
| Duration | 1hr | ||
| Meeting Point | Jesus Pobre : Cami Jesús Pobre i Pedreguer a Xàbia | ||
| Walking Route | Distance : 5km | This is a circular route around three windmills taking in the countryside near Jesus Pobre with splendid views. | |
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Terrain
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Walking Surface | All country tarmac or concrete roads. Shortcut: dirt and rock path, level. | |
| Ascent | Slight. | ||
| Directions to Meeting Point | From Moraira: Drive to Javea all the way to the Ferrobox roundabout on the CV734. Turn left there towards Gata; From Javea: Leave Jávea on the CV734 towards Gata; Turn right at the second roundabout onto the CV738 towards Jesús Pobre. In Jesus Pobre drive up the slight hill past the pharmacy and immediately after the pedestrian crossing turn left into Carrer Pare Pere. Continue past the square and take the next left into Carrer Ametllers. At the end of the street turn left along Carrer del Pinaret. Park on the spare ground on the right. |
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| Duration | 1hr | ||
| Meeting Point | Jesus Pobre : Cami Jesús Pobre i Pedreguer a Xàbia | ||
| Walking Route | Distance : 5km | This is a circular route around three windmills taking in the countryside near Jesus Pobre with splendid views. | |
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Terrain
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Walking Surface | All country tarmac or concrete roads. Shortcut: dirt and rock path, level. | |
| Ascent | Slight. | ||
| Directions to Meeting Point | From Moraira: Drive to Javea all the way to the Ferrobox roundabout on the CV734. Turn left there towards Gata; From Javea: Leave Jávea on the CV734 towards Gata; Turn right at the second roundabout onto the CV738 towards Jesús Pobre. In Jesus Pobre drive up the slight hill past the pharmacy and immediately after the pedestrian crossing turn left into Carrer Pare Pere. Continue past the square and take the next left into Carrer Ametllers. At the end of the street turn left along Carrer del Pinaret. Park on the spare ground on the right. |
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