Festival of Sawdust Carpets for the Feast of Corpus Christi in Elche de la Sierra.
2025-06-19 08:00 - 2025-06-22 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)
Trip details.

19 June: Thursday

We will leave Moraira and drive to Almansa where we will have free time. Lunch is included without drinks. We then drive to our Hotel Felipe 2 in Ayna which is rated 3.5 star. The reviews are excellent. Dinner and accommodation are included.

Hotel Felipe 2

20 June: Friday

Transfer to Elche de la Sierra to visit the museum of the Serrín carpets.

Free time for lunch and return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.

21 June: Saturday

Transfer to Albacete. Free time to visit. Lunch included without drinks.

Transfer to Lietor for guided tour.

Transfer back to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation.

22 June: Sunday

Transfer to Elche de la Sierra to see the the Alfombras de Serrín and enjoy the Corpus Christi.

Transfer back to Moraira

In more detail below:-

The highlight of Almansa is its impressive castle, built on a large rock that crowns the city. Of Arab origin, it was rebuilt by Don Juan Manuel in the 14th century.

The old town, which has been declared a Historic-Artistic Site, is made up of narrow streets that surround the castle. Inside it, the palace of the Counts of Cirat stands out, also known as the Casa Grande, with a beautiful Mannerist doorway. Civil architecture is also represented by 17th-century manor houses, such as that of the Enríquez de Navarra or the Marquises of Montortal; the old granary, now the House of Culture; and the Town Hall. As for religious buildings, of interest are the parish church of the Assumption, from the 16th-19th centuries; the convent of the Augustinians, with a baroque façade; that of San Francisco and the hermitage of San Blas.

Serrin Carpets. Made of Sawdust. We visit the museum and then have free time for lunch before returning to the hotel.

Albacete. We visit the city in the morning and have free time before having lunch which is included but not drinks.

After lunch we visit Lietor. We will have a guided tour of this pretty little village and it’s hidden gems.

The last day we will transfer back to Eleche de la Sierra to see the making of and finished carpets. Times to be confirmed. It maybe be early before the ceremony starts so we can see the carpets in the making.

3035404550Single Occupation510.00485.00465.00480.00423.00Double Occupation438.00410.00391.00385.00350.00

Price includes

Coach for the duration of the trip

3 nights stay at the Hotel Felipe 2 in Ayna

3 dinners at the hotel

2 lunch meals with no drinks

Guide in Lietor

Tickets for the carpet museum

Tips

To book this trip please contact Coral Guise-Smith trip leader on coral.guise-smith@u3amoraira-teulada.org

The deposit is €50 paid by BACS to the U3A bank account. La Caixa Bank Moraira [REDACTED] BIC if necessary: CAIXESBBXXX. Reference is your surnames, membership number and Carpets. If you intend to pay in Sterling, please contact me before doing so.

PLEASE NOTE THAT MONIES PAID FOR TRIPS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS WE CAN RE-SELL THE CANCELLED PLACES OR THE TRAVEL GROUP CANCELS THE TRIP WHEN ALL MONIES WILL BE REFUNDED. Please see full T&C’s on the U3A Moraira Travel webpage for full details.

Sometimes changes will have to be made to schedules, this will only happen when outside of our control, and we will notify you of these changes. When booking trips, it will be taken that you will accept any necessary changes.

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Valencia Adventure – City & Shopping Bus Trip!
2025-06-19 08:45 - 18:00
Due to popular demand, we’re thrilled to offer more places on a day trip to the vibrant Valencia City Centre and the fabulous Bonaire Shopping Centre!

Departure by bus from La Senieta, Moraira 8:45 AM. Valencia City Centre or Bonaire Shopping Centre. Return to Moraira approx 6:00 PM.

Book Now !

Nearly all seats sold now. If there are insufficient available, contact Carole to be added to the waiting list.

Trip Leader carole.clark@u3amoraira-teulada.org

Medieval Pleasures. Sex Drugs and Rock and Roll in the Middle Ages
2025-06-23 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Keith Smith

When the word Medieval is mentioned, one conjures up images of death, disease and depravity. But what was life in the Middle Ages in Europe really like?What did people eat and drink?What leisure activities did they pursue?What were attitudes to sex? When could they have sex? When not? Who decided this? and what happened when the rules were broken?To find the answers to these questions and more, and to find some common myths about the Middle Ages challenged, come along to this whimsical presentation.

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July Coffee Morning
2025-07-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Golf Club de Ifach, Carrer Mitgeta, 5, Benissa, Alicante, 03720, Spain
We hope you will come along and join us for a free cup of coffee at the lovely Ifach Golf Club with its splendid views. This will be an informal coffee morning and there will be no presentations.

The membership desk will be open from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. for those who wish to renew their membership for 2025 and for prospective new members who have already submitted online applications and wish to pay their subscriptions for 2025 in Cash.

Members who attend a coffee morning can meet other members, pay in cash for membership subscriptions, buy tickets for social events and travel trips, have the opportunity to talk to members of the Committee and, of course, to ask questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Further information about U3A General Meetings and Coffee Morning can be found here.

September Coffee Morning
2025-09-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Golf Club de Ifach, Carrer Mitgeta, 5, Benissa, Alicante, 03720, Spain

The Year 1946
2025-09-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Mike Granville

Speaker: 1946 was a year of profound change. In particular the United States and Soviet Union were emerging as superpowers, setting the stage for the Cold War. This talk will explore how the events and developments of 1946 laid the groundwork for the modern world. It will also look at the lives of ordinary people in Britain and around the globe. Maybe it was the year you were born? Me too.

Mike Granville

TURKEY ISTANBUL AND AMAZING CAPPADOCIA
2025-09-10 08:00 - 2025-09-17 17:00
Trip Leader: Coral Guise-Smith ably assisted by her Husband Ray

I am sure some of you have already been to Turkey and possibly Istanbul but not many if any of you will have been to Cappadocia. Cappadocia, a semi-arid region in central Turkey, which is known for its distinctive “fairy chimneys,” tall, cone-shaped rock formations clustered in Monks Valley, Göreme and elsewhere. Other notable sites include Bronze Age homes carved into valley walls by troglodytes (cave dwellers) and later used as refuges by early Christians. The 100m-deep Ihlara Canyon houses numerous rock-face churches. The optional Hot Air Balloon ride at sunrise if you should wish to do it.

If you would like to join me and my able assistant Ray please book your place as soon as possible to reserve both your room and flights.

Thank you

Coral

The ITINERARY is as follows:-

Day 1 10/09: SPAIN TO ISTANBUL

Flying from Valencia to Istanbul at 11.35 am arriving -16.35pm.

Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the selected hotel. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 2 11/09: ISTANBUL

Full Board. We will head to the picturesque and colorful neighborhoods of Fener and Balat, protected by UNESCO and considered the first settlements of ancient Constantinople. Then, we will pass along the shore of the Golden Horn and visit the Iron Church of St. Stephen, a Bulgarian Orthodox church in a Turkish city, associated with the struggle for ecclesiastical independence in the 1830s and 1840s. It is the only iron Orthodox church in the world. Next,we will visit the Grand Bazaar, which has over 4,500 shops specializing in different products such as jewelry and clothing. After lunch, we will visit the Basilica of Hagia Sophia, “DivineWisdom,” undoubtedly one of the most fantastic buildings of all time. It was built by Constantine the Great and rebuilt by Justinian in the 6th century. Its immense dome rises 55 meters from the ground with a diameter of 31 meters. During the Ottoman Empire, it was converted into a mosque, and minarets were added over time. We will then visit the ancient Hippodrome from the Byzantine era, which was the center of civil activity in the country. It hosted not only horse races and gladiator combats but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today, it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm. Finally, we will visit the Blue Mosque, built in 1609 during thereign of Sultan Ahmed, who wanted to surpass the Hagia Sophia. He built it with six minarets.

Dinner and accommodation.

Day 3 12/09: ISTANBUL

Full Board. We will begin by visiting the Suleymaniye Mosque, considered the most beautiful of Istanbul’s imperial mosques. It was built between 1550 and 1557 by Sinan, the famous architect of the Ottoman Golden Age. Then, we will head to the ancient walls of Constantinople, at today’s Mevlana Gate. These walls were built by Emperor Theodosius II in 413. With several floors in height and a thickness between three and six meters, they protected the city from constant attacks by the Huns, Bulgarians, Russians, Arabs, Goths, and Turks. The walls were only breached twice—by the Crusaders in 1204 and by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453. Next, we will visit the Monastery of the Virgin of the Spring. According to historians Procopius and Cedrenus, the church was originally built by Emperor Justinian in the final years of his reign near a spring once known as the “Miraculous Spring.” After lunch, we will transfer to the port to embark on a Bosphorus Cruise, the strait that separates two continents and connects the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. From the boat, we can admire Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy’s bohemian neighborhood, the Rumeli and Anatolian Fortresses, Beylerbeyi Palace, traditional wooden “yali” houses, and more. We will then visit the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar. It is one of the oldest markets in Istanbul and one of the best places to buy typical products such as spices, sweets, and nuts. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 4 13/09: ISTANBUL – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA

Full Board. Departure by bus to Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Turkey. Upon arrival, we will visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, located at the foot of Ankara Castle. This archaeological museum houses a unique collection of prehistoric and Hittite artifacts. We then continue to Cappadocia. Arrival, dinner, and accommodation.

Day 5 14/09: CAPPADOCIA

Optional: Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise (subject to weather conditions). Full Board. Today, we will explore the Cappadocia region, the birthplace of Saint George—a unique place where nature and culture come together. We will begin with a visit to the Dervent Valley, also known as the “Valley of Fairy Chimneys,” where wind and water erosion have created a stunning landscape of peaks, cones, and obelisks. Next, we will visit the underground city of Ozkonak or a similar one, built by Christian communities to protect themselves from Arab attacks. We will also stop at a carpet and kilim workshop. We continue to the Goreme Open‐Air Museum, home to an impressive collection of rock‐hewn churches, chapels, and monasteries with 11th‐century frescoes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In theafternoon, we will visit the volcanic landscapes of Avcilar (Valley of the Hunters) and Güvercinlik (Pigeon Valley) and admire the panoramic view of Uchisar Castle, carved into volcanic rock and dotted with tunnels and windows.We will then stop at an artisan workshop specializing in decorative items and jewelry. Return to the hotel, dinner, and accommodation.

Day 6 15/09: CAPPADOCIA

Full Board. We will visit the Three Beauties of Ürgüp, where you can see unique mushroom shaped rock formations and a panoramic view of Ürgüp. Next, we will explore the small and beautiful village of Ortahisar, famous for its 86‐meter‐high rock castle, which was originally used as a dwelling by the Hittites. In the afternoon, we continue to Zelve Valley, composed of two canyons, where Muslims and Christians lived together until 1924. The right‐side slopes are pink, while the left‐side slopes are white. Later, we visit the Pasabag vineyard, where more “Fairy Chimneys” can be found. We will then stop at a venue showcasing leather clothing.

Return to the hotel, dinner, and accommodation.

Optional: Turkish folk dance show at night.

Day 7 16/09: CAPPADOCIA

Full Board. In the morning, we will visit Avanos, a town famous for its pottery craftsmanship dating back to Hittite times. We will stop at a pottery workshop.Later, we will visit the Aciksaray Ruins (Open Palace), built during the Byzantine period. A river divides the site into two parts—one used as stables and the other as a multi‐level rock settlement. We then continue to St. John the Baptist Church, a 13th‐century architectural gem. It consists of two floors, featuring red stucco decorations, barrel vaults, and walls adorned with depictions of Jesus’ life. Return to the hotel, dinner, and accommodation.

Optional: Dervish Ceremony (Sema) at night.

Day 8 17/09: CAPPADOCIA TO SPAIN

Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for the return flight via Istanbul. End of

our services.

HOTELS PROVIDED OR SIMILAR

ESTAMBUL Darkhill or similar 4* This hotel is in the old town.

CAPADOCIA Suhan hotel and Spa or similar 5*

PRICES INCLUDE

‐ 7 nights’ accommodation in the hotels provided or similar.

‐ Half board in all hotels. In some cases Full board. See itinerary.

‐ 6 lunches during the excursions.

‐ Entrance fees to museums and monuments.

‐ English‐speaking local guide throughout the trip.

‐ Private bus with A/C with max. 45 seats.

‐ Tips in hotels and restaurants.

‐ Hotel lodging tax.

‐ Private boat during the Bosphorus cruise.

‐ PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE

‐ Drinks during meals.

‐ Optional excursions.

‐ Anything else not specified in “Price”

The following gives a guide to the prices applicable depending on group size. The price is not finalised until the group is closed. Be prepared to pay the highest price as we don’t yet know how many will book.

Group Size 20-24

1235€ plus flight 632,22€ Total cost per person sharing 1,867.22€

Group Size 25-29

1137€ plus flight 632,22€ Total cost per person sharing 1,769.22€

Group Size 30-34

1074€ plus flight 632,22€ Total cost per person sharing 1,706.22€

Group Size 35-39

1030€ plus flight 632,22€ Total cost per person sharing 1,662.22€

Group Size 40-44

995€ plus flight 632,22€ Total cost per person sharing 1,627.22€

Single Supplement €420

Flights

10/09/25 TK1302 Valencia 11:35h – 16:35h Estambul

17/09/25 TK2003 Nevsehir 10:40h – 12:20h Estambul

17/09/25 TK1313 Estambul 14:15h – 17:25h Valencia

The fare includes 23 kg of checked baggage and 1 piece of carry‐on baggage up to 8 kg (23x40x55cm).

***Price and rates subject to change until the time of purchase***

Deposit is €400 per person. This will reserve your rooms and flight. Payment by BACS to the U3A bank account. La Caixa Bank Moraira [REDACTED] BIC if necessary: CAIXESBBXXX. Reference is your surnames, membership number and Turkey. If you intend to pay in Sterling, please contact me before doing so.

To book this trip please contact Coral Guise-Smith trip leader on coral.guise-smith@u3amoraira-teulada.org

Monies paid for trips are Non-refundable unless we can resell the cancelled places or the travel group cancels the trip when all monies will be refunded. However, any monies that have been paid to a third party e.g. Agent, Hotel, Travel Operator’s, etc. cannot be refunded unless and until the Travel group receives the money from them. Airline tickets are not normally refundable, but your insurance may cover cancellation in certain circumstances.

Sometimes changes will have to be made to schedules, this will only happen when outside of our control, and we will notify you of these changes. When booking trips, it will be taken that you will accept any necessary changes.

JAVEA - Rafalets to Las Laderas - Thur
2025-09-18 09:00 - 10:00 | El Rafalet car park, C. Mar de Noruega, 2, Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine

Meeting PointEntrance area to Rafalet urbanisation Benitachell road CV740. GPS: 38°45’44.9″N, 0°08’55.4″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmAcross to the La Colina area and around the woods and country lanes.TerrainWalking SurfaceSingle dirt paths, wide stoney tracks and some quiet tarmac roads.AscentOne small hill at the beginning.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Take the road from to Benitachell . Turn right at the traffic lights and drive toJavea(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.Walk #31

From the parking area cross the Rafalet entrance road and take the tarmac road passing the bin area on your right. Take the Calle de San Lorenzo road pass the picnic and playground area on the left. The road starts to climb and narrow as the surroundings become more rural.

The tarmac road bends sharply to the left but you should keep to the right and after approximately 300 meters the tarmac road ends. At this point you will see a house on your right and a pigeon/chicken farm on your left. Go straight ahead, take the narrow track adjacent to the farm fence and walk towards the open countryside.

Continue on the single track passing a ruined finca on your left and another on the right. A short distance ahead you will see a small concrete building. Continue straight on until you reach the road.

This is Calle del Mar Arabigo. Turn left here along the road and just before you reach the wooded area (there is a pylon on the left), turn left up a wide track that then bends right uphill. This track meets a wide track at right angles – go straight across.

The track narrows, quite steeply uphill. Continue up the hill until you reach a path on the right. Take this sharp right turn downhill until it reaches a wide track where you turn left.

You are now on Carrer del Lago Superior, a wide stony track through the woods. Continue on this path for about ¾ km during which you will pass a derelict villa on the right opposite a clearing and a second clearing on the left.

Stay on the track until you reach a crossroads and a red fire hydrant, turn right and go down the slight hill. As you clear the wooded area ignore initial tracks to the left and right and take the track with a meter high stone wall on its left.

Follow this track towards a house, as the track reaches the house then it turns sharp right and goes downhill. After a short distance take the second single path on the left into a wooded area and continue walking along this track until you reach a small number of houses. At this point the track becomes a tarmac road.

Continue down on this road (Calle del mar Arabigo) and at the bottom of the hill stay on the tarmac road as it bends to the right and heads towards a large house on the left. Turn left at the house and remain on the tarmac road.

Walk down the road until you reach the track you walked earlier, and turning right along it re trace your route back to the start

The Cuenca Mountain Range Natural Park & the Parque de Fauna El Hosquillo
2025-09-19 08:30 - 2025-09-21 20:30
This 3-day trip from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st September 2025 is organised by Angela Chantry, U3A Javea, Spanish Culture and Cuisine group and is open to U3A Moraira members to join.

The highlights of this trip include:

Cuenca,

the Enchanted City

the Parque de Fauna El Hosquillo

including guided tours and accommodation in a 4* hotel.

For the full itinerary and details of how to book click on the link below.

Cuenca & Natural Parques Trip information

Edward VIII. Were The Arabian Princess and The Perfect Murder to Blame for His Downfall
2025-09-22 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Gary Johnson

Gary Johnson aims to show you how a little known Arabian Princess was to blame for the downfall of Edward VIII and how this happened.

TEULADA - Font Horta and Town -Tue
2025-09-23 09:00 - 10:00 | Teulada in front of Rodafoc, Avinguda del Mediterrani,2, Teulada, Alacant, 03725, Spain
Walk Leaders: Mike & Valerie

Duration1hrMeeting PointCar Park at bottom of hill on main street in Teulada in front of RodafocGPS: 38.727519 N , 0.097250 EWalking RouteDistance : 4,2 kmAround roads and paths in countyside and in Teulada itselfTerrainWalking SurfaceRoads and tracks.Ascent3 medium steep size hillsDirections to Meeting PointDrive to Teulada, go down main street and go left on the 1st roundabout, almost turning to drive back and park in the car park on the right hand side, in front of Rodafoc store. (It is the same car park used for the U3A-Moraira monthly meetings.)Walk#06

Facing the L’Almacera restaurant, turn right and walk towards the walker’s Font L’Horta trail. At the multi-junction go straight across and take the 2 meter wide gravel track (which has a wooden fence on its right hand side). Notice an information board with details of the path to the Font.

This path opened in May 2010. Continue on this track, with the barranc on your right and vineyards on your left, for approximately 500 meters after which you should reach the font.

As you approach the Font, At the T-junction, with the font ahead, turn left and after a few meters you have the following two choices.

For those interested, Go down to the font. After looking at the font, walk (left) up to the seating area and out to the road beyond. Here you have a choice.Choice1.

Turn left and walk down Cami de la Font de l’Horta away from the font. At the T-junction, turn right and then take the first left and go up the hill. Go to step 9.Choice 2 (The dashed route on the map).

Turn right down this road. Go past #15 on your right and then go first left up a medium steep hill. Look for the lovely house on the right #22.

At top of the hill, turn left onto San Miguel and go down the hill, passing the sign saying 60.

At the crossroads, turn left (into Cami de Pas Sl-CV73), noticing the memorial on the right as you turn.Take first right and go up the hill.Both Choices.

At the T-junction (with Calle de Tarbena), turn right and at the roundabout turn left into Médico José Pitarch passing Teulada’s Clinic Sanidad. As the road curves left around the Clinic, take the next right (actually almost straight on) into Cami del Calvari. Walk the length of this road, up a medium steep hill, ignoring all side turnings.

At the top of this road, you pass the ‘Clinic Centre Residencial Ana Maria Espinos Llopis’ on the right as you turn left. Cross straight over Av de Mediteraneo. Continue straight then turn left to walk down Av. Santa Caterina. Pass the Ajuntamiento in Plaza Constitucio and, where the road divides, take the road to the right (almost straight on) Calle Canonge Vallés and soon you will reach Plaza de la Creu on the left.

Cross Plaza de la Creu, and turn left into Carrer d’Alt. Follow this road into the old town, passing the church. At the next plaza (by the side of the church), turn left down some steps into Calle DivinaPastora. At the T-junction with Calle Cervantes, turn right and follow the road as it bends to the left passing the arches of Sala de Jurats I Justícies.

At the T-junction with Calle Colón, turn right. You pass now the Music Conservatory, which was the Teulada clinic in earlier times.Choice A

Continue straight on down Av de las Palmas until you reach the church of San Vicente on your right (a visit to the church is optional).

Go up the steps and through the Plaza. Return to Palmas and Take the road Carrer de Benasau opposite the church to reach Av Mediterraneo, the main road through Teulada. Turn left at the main road and cross at the traffic lights. After completing the crossing turn right and the Mediterraneo bar will be on your left.

At Bar Mediterráneo, stop for refreshments or continue on.

From the Bar, walk down Av de Mediterráneo, and just before the fountain roundabout, turn left into the car park

September Dining Out
2025-09-23 13:00 - 16:30
The next Dining Out event will be on Tuesday, 23rd September at lunchtime at Victoria Station Restaurant, Parcent. The menu and details of how to book were sent to all group members on Tuesday, 9th September at 10:00 a.m. (Spanish time). The hosts will be Hilary & Stewart Wass.

If you would like to join the group, please email John & Meri Snell, Group Leaders group-diningout@u3amoraira-teulada.org

TEULADA - Font Horta and Town -Thur
2025-09-25 09:00 - 10:00 | Teulada in front of Rodafoc, Avinguda del Mediterrani,2, Teulada, Alacant, 03725, Spain

Travel Trip to Granada offered by U3A Javea
2025-09-29 08:00 - 2025-10-02 17:00
Pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable Andalusian escape — where Moorish palaces, flamenco rhythms, and ancient cobbled streets await!

4 days 3 nights staying in the Hotel Gran Luna de Granada (or similar), a stylish 4-star stay in the heart of the city.

Click HERE for full details on the U3A Javea website

TEULADA - Countryside camis Railway via Cemetery - Tue
2025-09-30 09:00 - 10:10 | Teulada Poligono car park, Moraira, 03725, Alicante, 03725, Spain
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine

Meeting PointTeulada Poligono car park. GPS: 38°43’42.4″N 0°05’37.3″EWalking RouteDistance : 5,4 kmCamis and paths railway station and cemeteryTerrainWalking SurfaceMostly tarmac roads. section of 400m dirt/stones and 150m woods path. Route goes under the railway once. Proper walking shoes required !AscentMedium hill out of Teulada. Mostly flat.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Teulada-Moraira:Drive to the bottom of the main dual carriageway. At the first roundabout you take the SECOND exit (the first one takes you back into Teulada or the railway station), and it is at the next roundabout you take the FIRST exit and under the railway. At the next roundabout, turn left, then sharp right into the car park (watch out for cars leaving the car park!).From Gata/Benissa:Take N332 until you reach the roundabout outside Teulada. Turn to Teulada and at the next roundabout, turn right, then sharp right into the car park (watch out for cars leaving the car park!). Park close-by in front of the ecopark entrance.Walk#09

Walk Description

There are very few road signs. Where possible, They are referenced in the description to help you coordinate with the map.

Walk to the Teulada end of the car park, turn left and go down to the nearest pedestrian crossing. Cross and take the road opposite and immediately turn right.

Follow the road as it sweeps left. When the tarmac ends, walk straight on. The station is very close and visible to your right.Choice 1: The Rural Route

Your path angles slightly away from the station and becomes a wide dirt track. There are fields all around. Just after the track bends left. Continue the track until you reach a T-junction with a wider road.

Turn right at the T-junction. Walk about 50m to the small building at your right on the corner. Turn right here.

Continue on this road, under the railway, until you reach a T-junction. Turn right and follow the road until you reach the carrer de Valencia.

Go to step 10.Choice 2: The Urban Route in case of wet weather

Walk to the Teulada end of the car park, turn left and go down to the nearest pedestrian crossing. Cross and take the side-walk opposite and follow this around the roundabouts to the railway station.

Walk past the station approx 450m along Calle de Tenerife (EW) uphill to the crossroad and turn left(before the football stadium).

Go to step 10.Common Route

Turn left onto carrer de Valencia, ignoring side roads and tracks, until the road bends to the right. Follow the road now till the end of the tarmac. The road splits in 2 dirt tracks.Option 1 (5,9km) (Green track on the map)

Take the left dirt track. Follow this track until you pass the buildings on your right. From here you have about 50m of stones and boulders to wade your way through, after that you find again a one person walking trail passing left around the big tree.

Follow the trail which goes through bushes, until you pass a house on your right about 50m away from the trail. Continue about 50m, Do not curve to the right here, but continue straight ahead. The trail becomes wider now and is a 2m wide path through the woods. Continue this path, keep to the left on any forking, going via the edge of the wood until you reach a biggertarmac road. Turn right here and follow the road which joins the Via Pista and turn right here.

Follow the Via Pista road now for x km. You pass the cemetery on the left and then the football station on the right. At the corner turn right into calle Tenerife (which slopes down to the railway station).Take the first road on the right onto Carrer de Valencia. Ignore the first road on the right and take the first track on the left past the Padel grounds (Blue track on the map). Follow this track, ignoring all tracks on the right. The track eventually turns to the left and reaches Calle Tenerife. Turn right here.

At the bottom of the hill, pass the railway station, turn right at the corner and follow the pavement around the round-a-bouts. At the next junction with the service road on the right, go left across the pedestrian crossing to reach the carpark.

There is a bar (El Poligono) just past Llofra and next to the Toyota dealer.Option 2 (5,4km) (Red track on the map at green split from option 1)

Take the right dirt track. Go right around the bend, you pass 2 buildings on your left. From here you have a straight dirt track for 150m which crosses the gaspipeline and continue for about 150m.

After that the track bends left and immediately right. Another left right curving 70m further on. After 70m the road turns right and continues for about 700m. Here you reach the carrer de Valencia, turn right onto Carrer de Valencia and take the first track on the left past the Padel grounds (Blue track on the map). Follow this track, ignoring all tracks on the right. The track eventually turns to the left and reaches Calle Tenerife. Turn right here.

At the bottom of the hill, pass the railway station, turn right at the corner and follow the pavement around the round-a-bouts. At the next junction with the service road on the right, go left across the pedestrian crossing to reach the carpark.

There is a bar (El Poligono) just past Llofra and next to the Toyota dealer.

TEULADA - Countryside camis Railway via Cemetery - Thur
2025-10-02 09:00 - 10:10 | Teulada Poligono car park, Moraira, 03725, Alicante, 03725, Spain
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine

Meeting PointTeulada Poligono car park. GPS: 38°43’42.4″N 0°05’37.3″EWalking RouteDistance : 5,4 kmCamis and paths railway station and cemeteryTerrainWalking SurfaceMostly tarmac roads. section of 400m dirt/stones and 150m woods path. Route goes under the railway once. Proper walking shoes required !AscentMedium hill out of Teulada. Mostly flat.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Teulada-Moraira:Drive to the bottom of the main dual carriageway. At the first roundabout you take the SECOND exit (the first one takes you back into Teulada or the railway station), and it is at the next roundabout you take the FIRST exit and under the railway. At the next roundabout, turn left, then sharp right into the car park (watch out for cars leaving the car park!).From Gata/Benissa:Take N332 until you reach the roundabout outside Teulada. Turn to Teulada and at the next roundabout, turn right, then sharp right into the car park (watch out for cars leaving the car park!). Park close-by in front of the ecopark entrance.Walk#09

Walk to the Teulada end of the car park, turn left and go down to the nearest pedestrian crossing. Cross and take the road opposite and immediately turn right.

Follow the road as it sweeps left. When the tarmac ends, walk straight on. The station is very close and visible to your right.Choice 1: The Rural Route

Your path angles slightly away from the station and becomes a wide dirt track. There are fields all around. Just after the track bends left. Continue the track until you reach a T-junction with a wider road.

Turn right at the T-junction. Walk about 50m to the small building at your right on the corner. Turn right here.

Continue on this road, under the railway, until you reach a T-junction. Turn right and follow the road until you reach the carrer de Valencia.

Go to step 10.Choice 2: The Urban Route in case of wet weather

Walk to the Teulada end of the car park, turn left and go down to the nearest pedestrian crossing. Cross and take the side-walk opposite and follow this around the roundabouts to the railway station.

Walk past the station approx 450m along Calle de Tenerife (EW) uphill to the crossroad and turn left(before the football stadium).

Go to step 10.Common Route

Turn left onto carrer de Valencia, ignoring side roads and tracks, until the road bends to the right. Follow the road now till the end of the tarmac. The road splits in 2 dirt tracks.Option 1 (5,9km) (Green track on the map)

Take the left dirt track. Follow this track until you pass the buildings on your right. From here you have about 50m of stones and boulders to wade your way through, after that you find again a one person walking trail passing left around the big tree.

Follow the trail which goes through bushes, until you pass a house on your right about 50m away from the trail. Continue about 50m, Do not curve to the right here, but continue straight ahead. The trail becomes wider now and is a 2m wide path through the woods. Continue this path, keep to the left on any forking, going via the edge of the wood until you reach a biggertarmac road. Turn right here and follow the road which joins the Via Pista and turn right here.

Follow the Via Pista road now for x km. You pass the cemetery on the left and then the football station on the right. At the corner turn right into calle Tenerife (which slopes down to the railway station).Take the first road on the right onto Carrer de Valencia. Ignore the first road on the right and take the first track on the left past the Padel grounds (Blue track on the map). Follow this track, ignoring all tracks on the right. The track eventually turns to the left and reaches Calle Tenerife. Turn right here.

At the bottom of the hill, pass the railway station, turn right at the corner and follow the pavement around the round-a-bouts. At the next junction with the service road on the right, go left across the pedestrian crossing to reach the carpark.

There is a bar (El Poligono) just past Llofra and next to the Toyota dealer.Option 2 (5,4km) (Red track on the map at green split from option 1)

Take the right dirt track. Go right around the bend, you pass 2 buildings on your left. From here you have a straight dirt track for 150m which crosses the gaspipeline and continue for about 150m.

After that the track bends left and immediately right. Another left right curving 70m further on. After 70m the road turns right and continues for about 700m. Here you reach the carrer de Valencia, turn right onto Carrer de Valencia and take the first track on the left past the Padel grounds (Blue track on the map). Follow this track, ignoring all tracks on the right. The track eventually turns to the left and reaches Calle Tenerife. Turn right here.

At the bottom of the hill, pass the railway station, turn right at the corner and follow the pavement around the round-a-bouts. At the next junction with the service road on the right, go left across the pedestrian crossing to reach the carpark.

There is a bar (El Poligono) just past Llofra and next to the Toyota dealer.

October General Meeting
2025-10-06 09:30 - 12:00 | Salon GL, Teulada, Avinguda del Mediterrani, 32,, Teulada, Alicante, 03725
The next General Meeting will be held at the Salon GL, Teulada. Please click here for further details.

BENITACHELL- Former ALDI parking to camis and tracks between MORAIRA and BENITACHELL -Tue
2025-10-07 09:30 - 10:40 | Aldi Parking Benitachell
Walk Leaders: Phil & Debbie

Duration1hr 10min plus stopsMeeting PointAldi Parking Benitachell. GPS: 38°42’58.7″N 0°08’23.9″EWalking RouteDistance :An undulating route with a level middleTerrainWalking SurfaceRough tracks and tarmac roads.AscentAltitude difference 60 metres.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Drive to Benitachell (CV737). At the Mercadona roundabout turn right and drive to the ALDI parking.From Benitachell:Take the road towards Moraira (CV737). At the Mercadona roundabout turn left and drive to the ALDI parking.walk#10

Walk Description

Cross Moraira-Benitachell road with care on the Moraira side of the roundabout and go down the cami opposite.

This narrow road winds downhill to a barranco and then winds uphill, eventually becoming a gravel track.

When the track levels a house can be seen ahead, and before reaching the house the track divides. Take the left hand track (straight on) which turns left past the house and continue uphill to the tarmac road (Camino del Rei). There are great views here in all directions.

Bear right onto Camino del Rei and continue until reaching houses on both sides of the road, a white one on the left (Casita Aurelia) and a yellow one on the right. Turn right here along a narrow tarmac road – Cami dels Benitaxells (not signed).

Ignore all tracks/roads to the left and right (there is higher ground on the left and downward slopes to the vineyards on the right) until you reach more houses. At this point you will see signs showing ‘Camino Rural’ and ‘Cami dels Benitaxells’.

Go round the left-hand bend past these signs and take an immediate junction on the right.There is a stone plaque on the right-hand wall showing N-120/P-7. Continue downhill on this tarmac road, past the houses until the tarmac ends.

On the right is a wide track – walk along here past wood-piles, sheds and old garden furniture until a terrace is reached. Step up the terrace (some walkers may need help here).

Once up the terrace turn left through the orchard and after about 10 metres right up the easy slope to the next terrace and then right onto the gravel/concrete wide track.

The track has a short steep climb up to the tarmac road where you turn left.

After about 100 meters there is a tarmac road on the left going steeply downhill. Take this road, whichhas several bends, until you reach a concrete surface and then a single track with bamboo plants on your left. Continue on this track until you reach a junction, take the right hand fork at the end of the stone/earth wall on your right.

Walk along this gravel track (slowly rising) and you will reach the junction at (3).

Continue straight on down the winding concrete/gravel road to the barranco crossing and up the short hill to the road and your car in the Aldi car park

Day trip to Gandia
2025-10-08 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday, 8 October 2025The Ducal Palace, Basilica “La Seu”, lunch at La Alquimia65€ per person

Moraira U3A cordially invites you, to come with us on an historical adventure – a cultural and gastronomic day out to GandiaStep back in time and immerse yourself in the rich history, art, and architecture of Gandia. This unforgettable day combines guided cultural experiences, stunning landmarks, and a delicious local lunch in a charming setting.

The Ducal Palace of the Borgias

Our first stop will be for half of our group to visit the magnificent Ducal Palace of the Borgias, while the other half of the group visit the Collegiate Church nearby. The Ducal Palace was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in 1964. Situated in the heart of Gandia’s historic Centre, next to the Collegiate Church of Santa María and the Town Hall, the palace has witnessed the city’s evolution since medieval times.Inside, we will explore breathtaking rooms adorned with original tiles, treasures dating back to the 14th century, and architecture that reflects centuries of history:

Tiles

Room in the Borgia Palace

Gothic roots from the 14th–15th centuries

Renaissance elegance of the 16th century

Baroque grandeur from the 17th–18th centuries

Neo-Gothic reconstructions of the late 19th–20th centuries

A guided audio tour will enrich our visit, bringing the palace’s past to life with stories of the powerful Borgia family. Expect opulence, intrigue, and artistry in every corner.

The Collegiate Basilica of Santa María “La Seu”

BenQ Digital Camera

Afterwards, we will have an hour’s free time as there will be a mass at the church and afterwards we will change over groups and again visit both venues. We shall continue our fantastic historical journey just steps away in the Collegiate Basilica of Santa María, the city’s principal church. Begun in the 14th century and completed two centuries later, this Valencian Gothic masterpiece was elevated to the status of Collegiate thanks to Pope Alexander VI. Declared a National Historic Monument in 1931, it is both majestic and intimate.

Highlights include:

The single nave with side chapels, embodying austere Gothic style.

The South Door (Puerta de Santa María) and the Apostles’ Door, among the earliest works of the great Renaissance sculptor Damián Forment.

Its layered history, marked by both glory and loss, including the disappearance of its ornate decorations during the Spanish Civil War.

This guided visit will reveal the basilica as a true jewel of Spanish Gothic architecture.

A Culinary Pause – Lunch at La Alquimia

Following our cultural journey, we will enjoy a relaxed lunch at the highly regarded Alquimia Restaurant, where modern cuisine meets tradition in an elegant setting. This will be the perfect moment to share impressions of the morning and savor Gandia’s rich gastronomic heritage.

Travel Details

Coach pick-up: Around 9:00 am (to be confirmed) at La Senieta, Moraira

Coach drop-off: Same location, late afternoon

This trip promises a unique blend of history, architecture, art, and cuisine – a glamorous day out that combines the grandeur of the Borgias with the spiritual beauty of Gandia’s crowned with a memorable lunch.The cost is 65 euros, but places are limited to only 40 people so jump in quickly!!

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BENITACHELL- Former ALDI parking to camis and tracks between MORAIRA and BENITACHELL -Thur
2025-10-09 00:30 - 10:40 | Aldi Parking Benitachell

October Wine Tasting
2025-10-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Hill Top Bar & Grill, Calle Móstoles, Moraira., Hill Top Carrer Móstoles, 33, 03724 Teulada, Alicante, Teulada, alicante, 03724, Spain
Marta will be presenting wines from Bodegas Bleda in Jumilla. The invitation and full details of how to book will be sent to all group members on Sunday, 28th September.

If you would like to join the group, please contact Pat & Brian on the email address below.

Travel trip to Granada, Gibraltar, Cadiz, Almeria & Mojocar offered by U3A Jávea
2025-10-13 08:00 - 2025-10-18 18:00
Join U3A Jávea members already booked on this trip for a memorable 5 day trip with Gibraltar as the main attraction. Stopping in Granada for one night on the way there and visiting the Alhambra Palace. Once in Gibraltar there’s a day trip to Cadiz and finally an overnight stop in Almeria and visit to Mojocar on the way back.

Day 1 Depart Javea (pick up points and times to follow closer to the date) towards Granada with stops and lunch (own expense) on the way. Arrival and accommodation at Gran Hotel Luna de Granada 4*, Free time, Dinner.

Day 2 Breakfast, Check out. Guided visit in English of the Alhambra Palace and Generalife.For Alhambra tickets we need full names and surnames, nationality and passport numbers, tickets are non refundable and non transferable.

Departure to Gibraltar. Arrival and accommodation at the Hotel Othel Campo, La Linea 4* Free time. Dinner.

Day 3 Breakfast. Excursion to Gibraltar with local guide included approx., 2.5 hours we will visit Europa Point, the Trinity lighthouse, the Rock of Gibraltar nature reserve, (entrance not included) St Michaels Cave, or the Great Siege Tunnels you will also have the opportunity to visit the Moorish Castle or walk down Main Street in the heart of the town where you will see the elegant British colonial buildings. Then a panoramic tour on the coach. Free time in the afternoon to explore at leisure, enjoy lunch and time for those who may wish to get acquainted with the local Barbery Macaques.

The Gibraltar information desk is located on the Spanish side of the Gibraltar border where we are staying, prices in pounds sterling for the Nature Reserve and should you wish to go to the top by cable car, which runs continuously from 9.30h to 19.15h, duration 6 mins.

Prices for Over 65s.

Cable car one way and nature reserve – £45.00

Cable car return and nature reserve – £47.00

Cable car only – return £17.00

All prices are an indication only. Check out Gibraltar tourism website https://gibraltar.com

Return to the hotel at leisure a short walk. Dinner.

TIE cards give you access to buy your duty free goods on the 3 days we are there. You can only go in once with your passport as it will be stamped and the 90 day rule applies.

Day 4 Breakfast. Excursion to Cadiz known as Tacita de Plata and considered the oldest living city in the West. It has a rich heritage, with a large number of monuments of civil, military and religious architecture, such as the Puerta de Tierra, the Main Telegraph, the Gran Teatro Falla, the Cathedral of Santa Cruz, the Roman Theatre and the Tavira Tower. Tour 2.5 hours approx., with local guide, free time to explore. Re-board bus 17.00h for return to hotel for Dinner.

Day 5 Breakfast. check out, departure to Almeria, Guided tour of Almeria approx., 2.5 hours, we will visit what was once one of the most important ports of the Caliphate of Cordoba, discovering its Alcazaba and its Cathedral on the shores of the Mediterranean. Narrow streets with whitewashed facades make up part of the panorama of its historic centre.

After visit departure towards Mojocar.Arrival and accommodation at hotel Hotel Marina Playa 4* Free time. Dinner.

Day 6 Breakfast. Departure towards Javea, with stops and lunch (own expense) along the way.

Prices Group size 42 – 47 – 692 euro pp double/twin roomGroup size 48 – 53 – 674 euro pp double/twin roomSingle supplement 224 euros

Included in price

Bus from Javea5 Nights half board accommodation in the above hotelsLocal guides in Gibraltar, Granada, Cadiz, Almeria.Entrance to Alhambra and Generalife with guide.Gratuities for driver and all guides.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS for this trip can be found HERE (scroll down the page). You are required to confirm on the booking form that you have read and accept these terms and conditions.

Deposit 180€ per person to secure your place(s).

BOOKING FORM

The Amazing History of Woolworths and the Astounding Lives of Members of the Woolworth Family
2025-10-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Lecturer: John Hopwood

Frank Winfield Woolworth was the son of a farmer recently returned from the American Civil War and in 1879 at the age of twenty-one he founded the 5 & 10 cents stores which, according to the Guinness Book of Records, became the largest retail business and department store chain in the world with more than 4000 almost identical stores located in many countries.

With the profits he made he built the Woolworth Building in 1912, the tallest “skyscraper” in the world for more than eighteen years and still the 28th tallest in New York, and he paid for the entire cost of the construction – in cash!

It is also the story of members of the Woolworth family who inherited enormous wealth and their amazing lifestyles and profligate spending.

You would have to win the biggest ever Euromillions lottery prize (€190 million) at least ten times to compare with what they had.

They did not spend it wisely!

So, a mixture of great enterprise and endeavour followed by sex, drugs and the most extraordinary spending on lavish houses, amazing jewellery, fast cars and some very poor choices of husbands!

John will illustrate his talk with many extraordinary photographs from the past.

Last breath
2025-10-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:30pm)

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

Chris Lemons, Duncan Allcock, and David Yuasa are members of a team of saturation divers who work to maintain undersea gas lines in the North Sea. While on rotation, the divers live onboard a vessel in pressurized chambers which maintain conditions required for diving and working at 300 feet (90 m)below sea level. During a deployment, Lemons and Yuasa exit the bell to begin work on an undersea gas line manifold, while Allcock remains stationed in the bell to monitor their status and attend to the umbilical lines that supply them with communications, hot water and breathing gas. But on the surfacein heavy seas, their vessel’s Dynamic Positioning System (DPS) experiences a malfunction, causing the ship to begin drifting away from the work site.This heart-pounding film starring Woody Harrelson is based on the true story of the seasoned deep sea divers who battled the raging elements to rescue their crewmate trapped hundreds of feet below the ocean’s surface.

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JAVEA - Cemetery to Benimadrocs -Tue
2025-10-14 10:00 - 11:15 | Javea Cemetary, Cementeri de Xàbia, Xàbia, Alicante, 03737
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine

Meeting PointJavea Cemetery next to Tanatorio. GPS: 38°46’44.5″N 0°07’52.8″EWalking RouteDistance : 5,7 kmTerrainWalking SurfaceRough tracks and tarmac roads. Proper walking shoes essential.AscentModerate ascents and descents.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;You now go to the second roundabout (at the crematorium) and take the first exit right. Do not park at the crematorium but continue to the end of the road and the cemetery parking is on the left. Walk#26

Walk Description

Leave the car park, walking away from the Javea to Gata road and at the T junction turn right down a wide gravel track. Follow this track until it reaches an asphalt road – Camino de les Barranqueres. Turn left here and continue to the ‘T’ junction.

At the ‘T’ junction (with Cami Vell de Gata) turn right and then soon left into Calle Mauritania.

C/Mauritania snakes uphill passing C/Canada, C/Nueva Zealand and C/Australia. Continue on, and after passing C/de Argelia on the right, turn left into C/Gambia.

C/Gambia is a straight asphalted road that eventually turns left. Immediately after the bend turn right into Carrer dels Benimadrocs.

Ignore all roads left and right, continue down Carrer dels Benimadrocs past C/Tobago on the right and C/Groenlandia until the tarmac ends. Keep going on the dirt path until you reach a ‘T’ junction. Turn right here along C/de Islandia which is a rough stony path that joins with the asphalted Cami Vell de Pedreguer where you turn left.

Walk along Cami Vell de Pedreguer for about 1 Km, crossing a small stream with lots of bamboo until you reach Carrer dels Benimadrocs. This gravel track is on the left immediately after passing a small white house situated directly on the roadside. Turn left here.

Follow this gravel road which twists and turns many times before reaching a asphalted road with a couple of houses. This road is Barranc del Migdia (not signed). Walk along here.

Barranc del Migdia joins Cami Vell de Gata where you turn left and continue until reaching Cami del Cemetery on the right. Turn right here. The road zig-zags right and left bridging a stream and leads you back to the Cemetery.

At the Cemetery turn left and then right into the car park

JAVEA - Cemetery to Benimadrocs -Thur
2025-10-16 10:00 - 11:15 | Javea Cemetary, Cementeri de Xàbia, Xàbia, Alicante, 03737

MORAIRA : From ALGAS L' Andrago to Cap Blanc - Tue
2025-10-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Algas Car Park, Algas l'Andragó, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe,, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Walk Leaders: Jan & Ian

Meeting PointAlgas car park. GPS: 38°40’53.2″N 0°07’12.6″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,17 kmFrom Algas to Cap Blanc and loop backTerrainWalking SurfacePavement and road, undulating, Some steps.AscentA few short steep roadsDirections to Meeting PointGo along the Moraira to Calpe road. At the first roundabout turn left to go down to the Algas car park.Walk#01

October Dining Out
2025-10-21 19:00 - 22:30
The next Dining Out event will be on Tuesday, 21st October at The Olive Tree restaurant in Moraira. The menu and details of how to book will be sent to all group members on Friday, 3rd October at 10:00 a.m. (Spanish time). The hosts will be Aileen & Brian Malone.

If you would like to join the group, please email John & Meri Snell, Group Leaders group-diningout@u3amoraira-teulada.org

Vall D’Uixo Caves
2025-10-23 08:00 - 18:00
This Trip is now fully booked

Moraira Teulada U3A Travel Group is delighted to invite you on the 23rd October, to a wonderful day out to visit what is reputed to be the oldest shoe factory in Spain, then go on to the incredible Vall D’Uixo Caves and take a journey by boat to see the fantastic underground caverns. After our caves visit we shall go to a restaurant nearby and have lunch.

Calzados Segarra

Founded in 1882, Calzados Segarra holds the distinction of being the oldest shoe factory in Spain. With over a century of history, the company blends traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to produce a wide range of high-quality footwear.

Heritage and CraftsmanshipRooted in rich Spanish shoemaking tradition, Calzados Segarra emphasizes meticulous handcrafting methods that reflect its long-standing commitment to quality and durability.

Store-Museum ExperienceThe brand operates a shopping experience and museum, offering customers and visitors a unique insight into the evolution of footwear and showcasing both historical pieces and current collections.

Their Diverse Product Line includes:• Classic and modern designs for everyday wear• Work, military, and tactical boots known for their resilience and functionality• Footwear that appeals to both lifestyle and professional needs

After our shoe factory visit we shall have a break for a coffee if people would like that and then all aboard our bus to visit the incredible Caves at Vall D’Uixo at 1 pm

Caves Vall D’Uixo

The Underground River of the Caves of San José is a breathtaking natural wonder. Come with us to explore the longest navigable underground river in Europe, where you’ll journey deep into the Earth on a peaceful boat ride.

Glide over calm waters and marvel at the fantastic rock formations, sculpted by the slow, patient work of water over thousands of years. As you travel both backward and forward in time, imagine the silent growth of stalactites and stalagmites.

Let yourself be immersed in the tranquility—hear the murmur of flowing water, the echo of a single drop falling into an underground lagoon. Discover a hidden world, a stunning landscape that nature has kept secret since the dawn of time.

Lunch will be provided in a local restaurant at around 14.15Price : 72 euros per person

The price includes :

English spoken guide

return journey by coach from Moraira

Visit to Sagarra shoe factory

entrance to the Vall D’Uixo caves

menu of the day in a nice restaurant with 1 drink

Trip leaders – Carole and Paul Clark – email address carole.clark@u3amoraira-teulada.org

Sometimes changes may have to be made to schedules and prices, this will only happen when outside of our control and we will notify you of these changes. When booking trips it will be taken that you will accept any necessary changes.

MORAIRA : From ALGAS L' Andrago to Cap Blanc - Thur
2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Algas Car Park, Algas l'Andragó, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe,, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
