U3A Moraira-Teulada

MORAIRA : From ALGAS L' Andrago to Cap Blanc - Thur
2025-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Madrid) | 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

Hannibal: Rome's Greatest Enemy - now starts at 12 noon
2025-10-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Angela Chantry

Over two thousand years ago one of the greatest military leaders in history almost destroyed Rome.Hannibal, a daring African general from the city of Carthage, led an army of warriors and battle elephants over the snowy Alps to invade the very heart of Rome’s growing empire. But what kind of person would dare to face the most relentless imperial power of the ancient world? How could Hannibal, consistently outnumbered and always deep in enemy territory, win battle after battle until he held the very fate of Rome within his grasp?Hannibal appeals to many as the ultimate underdog—a Carthaginian David against the Goliath of Rome—but it wasn’t just his genius on the battlefield that set him apart. As a boy and then a man, his self-discipline and determination were legendary. As a military leader, like Alexander the Great before him and Julius Caesar after, he understood the hearts of men and had an uncanny ability to read the unseen weaknesses of his enemy. But Hannibal was much more than just a great general. He was a practiced statesman, a skilled diplomat, and a man deeply devoted to his family and country.

Inside Man
2025-10-27 17:30 - 20:05 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 8:05pm)

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

Composed and meticulous, the soft-spoken and ingenious bank robber, Dalton Russell, has orchestrated the perfect heist — shortly, the Manhattan bank at 20 Exchange Place along with dozens of hostages will be his to command. Try as he might, the rough hostage negotiator, Keith Frazier (Denzel Washington), is always one step behind the criminal mastermind — and what is more disheartening — the institution’s silver-haired founder, Arthur Case (Christopher Plummer), recruits the shrewd and experienced problem-fixer, Madeline White (Jodie Foster), to retrieve something of paramount importance. What’s more, to Frazier’s intense frustration, the thieves seem to be in no great hurry to resolve the situation.

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LLIBER - Lliber zoo - Tue
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:15 | Lliber public parking at Travesia el Pla, Travessia el Pla, 5, 03729 Llíber, Alicante, 03729, Spain
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy

Meeting PointThe Lliber public parking at Travesia el Pla. GPS: 38.74194 N, 0.00765 EWalking RouteDistance : 5,35 kmStarts 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.TerrainWalking SurfaceInitially, 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.Ascent100m Steep tarmac hill after the woods. 90m altitude difference.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) CV750.Continue towards Jalon for approx 4 km.After passing the AroMas restaurant on your right, turn right in 300m. The right turn has a small signpost showing LLIBER 1km. Go along this narrow road, crossing over two junctions. The parking (on the right) can be seen ahead from some distance.Walk#43

Walk Description

Leave the parking and enter Carrer Benissa. Cross calle san Juan and walk along carrer san Fransesc. At carrer Colom turn left and walk past the public parking of the health centre.

From the car park walk along the concrete barranco towards the Jalon road. Pass under the road bridge and continue along the barranco. Follow this path which eventually follows the river jalon. The path comes to a split. Either way end up at the same point. Take the right-hand path close to the hill. You pass a sign for rock climbing ‘Escalada Penya Rotja’. Then you pass the gate of ‘Finca Erbalunga’ and after 100m the path comes to a sharp bend to the right and a small path straight ahead. Go to the right andfollow ‘Cami de Gorgos’.

Follow the path as it leaves the river. After about 500m you reach the Lliber purification plant to your left. Below you will see the river bed. The path here is level and continues past the purification plant.Keep to the right and continue on this path. Ignore all little paths left and right.

As the path starts to descend slightly, you will reach the first crossing of the Jalon river. The concrete crossing offers a beautiful view and worth a short pause and a photograph.

Follow the path through the bushy valley until the path descents slightly to a concrete crossing. The second crossing of the Jalon river. I has a blue electricity mast on the left side when you pass the cross-ing. Continue on the path with now regular electricity masts on the left. After a 600m the path turns to the right.

Now, after 100m, the path turns left(reaching the main road to Gata CV-748) and has a small track aheadgoing into the woods. This path runs parallel to the CV-748. Continue on this path

The path now start climbing gradually for 800m. About halfway you reach the little zoo on the left ( mountain goats, special chickens, sealion, donkey, etc).

As the path continues, coming out of the woods, it reaches a square. Take the left road between the houses 100m steep uphill.

At the top, you reach the CV-748 Gata road. Turn right here and continue on the road until past the S- bend. You reach a junction, to the right Cami la Bassa and a sign to restaurante Vall del Pop. Take this road. To the right there are rubbish bins. Pass the bins and go onto the back road of Llíber.

Follow this tarmac road down the hill towards Llíber. There are one or two houses along the road. Ignore the first road (Calle Bassa) to the left going down a steep hill. Also ignore the Y-junction (at Y-junction 2 on map) and walk on to the next Y-junction (Y-junction 3 on map).

Here you have a choice.

Choice 1. Turn left at this junction (Y-junction 3) and follow the path down, around the church. At the bottom, turn left and walk down into the main Plaza.

Choice 2. (At Y-junction 3 on map) take the right hand path up a short steep hill and follow it to the cementerio. There are great views here. At the cementerio, turn sharp left and descend past the stations of cross and then past the church to the main Plaza.

The Plaza. There are some bars around the Plaza.

Return to the car. From the Plaza, walk down to the main road, cross the crossing and turn right, first left, first right and then past the medical centre back to the car park..

LLIBER - Lliber zoo - Thur
2025-10-30 10:00 - 11:15 | Lliber public parking at Travesia el Pla, Travessia el Pla, 5, 03729 Llíber, Alicante, 03729, Spain

November Coffee Morning
2025-11-03 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. This will be the last opportunity to pay in cash for 2025 membership.

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.

GATA de GORGOS - Camis and trails towards Jesus Pobre - Tue
2025-11-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Gata Llavador de la Rana, Llavador de la Rana
Walk Leaders: Phil & Debbie

Meeting PointPublic Parking next to the historical washing place “llavador de la Rana”GPS: 38°46’57.6″N 0°05’38.3″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,8 kmAround the lanes and tracks between Gata and Jesus Pobre. Amazing views in all directions.TerrainWalking SurfaceAlmost all tarmac – concrete roads. One small section of dirt path.AscentNegligible.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 Javea on the CV734 towards Gata. Go straight across the Ferrobox roundabout;All: Pass the crematorio and fuel station. At the 3th roundabout just outside Gata de Gorgos, turn right and at the T-junction turn right again. Pass the back of the White house with Blue around windows and park in the parking area immediately after where the road turns left.Walk#35

Choice 1: Basic Start.With the main road behind you, turn right (towards Javea) and walk around the left hand bend in the road.On your right you will see the font and washing house and a very old tree. On your left is a windmill.

Walk past the windmill taking the road to right. Go to step 6

Choice 2: Loop start(Dashed line).With your back to the CV734, start by walking left towards the blue house, keep straight on the small path, do not go towards the main road.Pass windmills on the left and continue straight until the crossroads.

Turn right here (into “Cami nord loop”).At end of the road turn right into Cami de les Seniest.

The road bends right, keep on this road and at the Font turn left.

Both Choices.Follow the road ‘Cami de les Puntes’ round the right hand bend and take the left hand tarmac turning just ahead.

The road is now straight for a while until it reaches a Y-junction. Take the left hand road.

Follow this road ahead and round the left hand bend into a set of houses known locally as “the village”. As the road leaves “the village” it turns sharp right.

Follow the dog-legs right and left as you cross the stream (a Barranc).

At the end of a 180 metre straight section the road turns left. There is a small track straight ahead and a walkers red cross on the wall. Do not turn left but go straight ahead down the small track.

The track has a good surface but may be muddy in wetter times as the fields on the left are higher than the track.

Follow the track until it meets the road (Cami de l‟Assador del Mollet). This is a concrete road. Turn right onto the road.

In about half a kilometre, you will come to a T-junction with the road „Cami de Jesus Pobre I Pedreguer a Xabia‟. Turn right at the T-junction.

You will pass a horse centre (stables) on the right. Follow this road for about 300 metres where it will bend to the right. There is a wide track straight ahead. Do not follow the track but turn right and stay on the tarmac road.

The road passes a few houses and then zigzags over a stream( a Barranc).Here you have 2 choices 3 and 4.

Choice 3: The Barranc Path(Dashed line)Just before the Barranc, there is path on the left that runs parallel with the course of the Barranc. Take this path.

The path follows roughly a straigit line, staying parallel to the Barranc although not as close as it was at the start. At the end of the path you reach a tarmac road (“Cami oest”) .

Turn right onto “Cami oest” and the road immediately crosses the Barranc. Walk on and eventually you willpass “Cami nord a la village” joining in from the right. Go to step 21.

When Wet Choice 4: Direct route.Continue on and you will soon meet the Y-junction visited earlier in the walk (in step 7).

Turn left and walk down “Cami nord a la village”. At the T-junction further on, turn right.

Both Choices 3 and 4.Walk around the left bend and soon you will see the windmill and pass the font to return to the parking.

GATA de GORGOS - Camis and trails towards Jesus Pobre - Thur
2025-11-06 10:00 - 11:00 | Gata Llavador de la Rana, Llavador de la Rana

How it all Began
2025-11-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Ally O Brian

What are the stories behind some of the famous products? Birds Custard and Royal Baking Powder were both invented because Alfred Bird’s wife was allergic to yeast and eggs. “Marriage is a lot more harmonious when one’s wife can satisfy her sweet tooth”!!!

Why is there no sugar or flavouring in cornflakes? What was plasticine first used for? How did lingerie go from a silk camisole to a push-up bra?

Kellogg’s cornflakes, Liquorice Allsorts, Goddard’s Wonderbra, Plasticine, Sunlight soap, Gillette and more. They all have a history.

Heretic
2025-11-10 17:30 - 19:50 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:50pm)

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

Two young Mormon missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door. Greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), the religious women are drawn into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse, as they find themselves plunged into the darkest labyrinths of Reed’s mind.

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JAVEA – San Antonio lighthouse to Windmills Guardia - Tue
2025-11-11 10:00 - 11:15 | Javea San Antonio mirador next to lighthouse, Ctra. del Cap de Sant Antoni,49, Xàbia, Alicante, 03730, Spain
Walk Leaders: Keith & Valerie

Meeting PointSan Antonio Lighthouse, car park on the right, 200m before lighthouse.GPS: 38°48’13.5″N 0°11’34.7″EWalking RouteDistance : 5,2 kmThrough woods and tracks between the lighthouse and the Monesterio.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly pavement, some road and pathsAscentNegligible.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. Turn right towards San Antonio lighthouse. Drive to end of road (4kms). Car park is just before lighthouse on the right hand side overlooking port.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. Turn right towards San Antonio lighthouse. Drive to end of road (4kms). Car park is just before lighthouse on the right hand side overlooking port.Walk#33

From the parking area walk down the main road away from the lighthouse. After approximately 100 meters the road bends to the left slightly, at this point take the path on the left hand side of the road.

When the path comes back to the main road, cross straight over and pick up another path on the right hand side of the road. This path runs parallel to the main road and away from the lighthouse. After approximately 250 meters the path enters a picnic area (if you can’t find either of these paths stay on the main road until you reach the picnic area on the right).

From the picnic area take the wide track which runs between the toilet block on the right and large house on the left. After approximately 750 meters the track bends left and then divides into two tracks. The main track(gravelled) bends to the right but you should take the smallerdirth track straight ahead between a meter high stone wall on your left and a concrete electricity pylon on your right. Continue on this path until you reach the main road.

Go straight across the main road and take the Calle Cuesta de San Antonio road opposite. This tarmac road curves to the right and passes a number of houses. Where the road turns sharp left take the wide track ahead and go pass the green fence on your left.

Continue on the wide track, ignoring any turnings to the left and right, until you reach a T-junction. Turn left to visit the windmills and the great views over Javea. After viewing return to the T-junction and this time carry straight on down the tarmac road away from the windmills.

At the bottom of the Cami del Monastir road you will pass the Monestir de Deu dels Angels on your right. Just after this point you will reach the main road again, go straight across into the road opposite (Cami del Quartel).

Follow this rough road until you reach the ruins of the Guardia Civil building on your left. Go past the ruins and immediately turn right onto a wide gravel track, ignoring all tracks to the left and right this track will eventually take you back to the picnic area.

From the picnic area take the narrow path, which was used at the start of the walk, back to the parking area via the main road.

November Wine Tasting
2025-11-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Hill Top Bar & Grill, Calle Móstoles, Moraira., Hill Top Carrer Móstoles, 33, 03724 Teulada, Alicante, Teulada, alicante, 03724, Spain
‘The dynamic duo’, Domingo and Franco, will be presenting wines from the Corcovo Bodega in Valdepeñas. Full details of how to book were sent to all group members on 22nd October. We are now fully booked, but if you would like to go on the reserve list, please let us know.

Please note that this event will be held on TUESDAY, 11th November.

JAVEA – San Antonio lighthouse to Windmills Guardia - Thur
2025-11-13 10:00 - 11:15 | Javea San Antonio mirador next to lighthouse, Ctra. del Cap de Sant Antoni,49, Xàbia, Alicante, 03730, Spain

BENISSA – Benimallunt - Tue
2025-11-18 10:00 - 11:20 | Cami Solana, Cami de la Solana,, Benissa,, Alicante, 03720, Spain
Walk Leaders: Geoff & Sarah

Meeting PointOn right-hand side of CV749 Pinos road, 800m after crossing the AP7GPS: 38°42’25.0″N 0°01’03.2″EWalking RouteDistance: 4 kmVariable terrain with great viewsTerrainWalking surfaceGravel tracks, rough rocky sections, tarmac/concrete.Decent walking shoes required!Ascent150m at the start of the walk.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira go to Teulada and then down the main boulevard to the junction with the N332 at the fourth roundabout. Take the third exit (south) onto the N332. At the interchange after the industrial park on the right, go straight ahead on the N332 – Alicante/Calpe. This takes you onto the Benissa bypass where you take the first exit sp. Xalo/Pinos. At the end of the slip road at the roundabout take the second exit sp. Pinos CV749. After 1km the road goes over the AP7 and after another 800m there is a clearing on the right at the bottom of Cami de la Solana, signposted also Deposito Contraincendios. Park here. Parking is also possible through the opening marked Casa Rafalet.Walk#22

Walk Description

Climb the wide gravel track that is at 90 deg to the main road. This is a 150 m ascent but it is worthit for the views! There is a right bend after 500m and 100m further on the left is a former shootingrange building.

Some distance after the building, the path becomes concreted with a water tank on the left-hand side and just after it there is a T-junction. Here take the wide level track to the right (not up hill).

After 750m on the wide track there is a faint narrow track to the right going through undergrowth/bushes. This is a downhill rocky track through the terraces for about 300m before reaching a crossroad with a house on the left.

Go straight over the crossroad and follow the wide track, the surface changes to tarmac and reaches a “T” junction with Cami de la Teulera.

Turn right at the “T” junction and after 400m there is a wide track going left across the fields back to the cars.

November Dining Out
2025-11-18 19:00 - 22:30 | Alicante
The next Dining Out event will be on Tuesday, 18th November at Restaurante Maxim in Moraira. The menu and details of how to book will be sent to all group members on Thursday, 30th October at 10:00 a.m. (Spanish time). The hosts will be John & Meri Snell.

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

BENISSA – Benimallunt - Thur
2025-11-20 10:00 - 10:20 | Cami Solana, Cami de la Solana,, Benissa,, Alicante, 03720, Spain

Benidorm Palace - Elements
2025-11-21 19:00 - 23:30 | Alicante
This trip is now fully booked but you can apply to be added to the waiting list

75 € per person

Get Ready for a Night of Dazzling Entertainment – Moraira U3A invites you to an unforgettable trip to the spectacular Benidorm Palace

Hop aboard our comfortable coach from Moraira and step into a world of wonder with “ELEMENTS” – the latest jaw-dropping production at one of Costa Blanca’s most iconic live dinner show venues!

Over 50 international performers light up the stage with explosive energy, breathtaking acrobatics, mesmerizing magic, and spellbinding dance routines. Experience fire, water, earth, and air like never before – brought to life through cutting-edge sound, stunning visual effects, and heart-pounding choreography.

This isn’t just a show – it’s a full-blown sensory spectacular that you won’t find anywhere else in Europe.Immerse yourself in dazzling lights, vibrant costumes, and awe-inspiring sets.Share laughter, amazement, and applause with friends old and new. Indulge in a delicious dinner and live music to top off an evening you’ll talk about for years!

Are you ready to be amazed? To feel the power of the ELEMENTS? Seats are limited – book now and be part of the magic! Trust us – you won’t want to miss this.

We shall pick you up from La Senieta in Moraira at 7.15 pm and take you to the Benidorm Palace where you will be served with a 4 course meal and be entertained with live music and dancing until late when we shall transport you back to La Senieta.

Please book now, don’t be disappointed and miss out on this wonderful evening.The cost is 75 euros

Trip Leaders – Carole and Paul Clark – email :- carole.clark@u3amoraira-teulada.org

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César Manrique Cabrera (1919-1992)
2025-11-24 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Speaker: Angela Chantry

César Manrique Cabrera (1919-1992): described as the man “building paradise in the ruins of hell”.César Manrique Cabrera was a Spanish painter, sculptor and artist, best known for his architectural projects as artistic director. He was one of the foremost exponents of contemporary art in the Canary Islands, and a reference in the relationship between art, nature, and landscape. Manrique sought harmony between art and nature as a creative space and was awarded, among others, the World Prize for Ecology and Tourism and the Europa Prize.

Manrique Cactus Garden, Lanzarote

Mural

Sculptures

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
2025-11-24 17:30 - 19:45 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:45pm)

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

Visionary Sheikh Muhammed bin Zaida bani Tihama (Amr Waked) believes his passion for the peaceful pastime of salmon fishing can enrich the lives of his people, and he dreams of bringing the sport to the not so fish-friendly desert. Willing to spare no expense, he instructs his representative to turn the dream into reality, an extraordinary feat that will require the involvement of Britain’s leading fisheries expert, Dr. Alfred “Fred” Jones (Ewan McGregor), who happens to think the project both absurd and unachievable. That is, until the Prime Minister’s overzealous press secretary, Patricia Maxwell (Dame Kristin Scott Thomas) latches on to it as a “goodwill” story. Now, this unlikely team will put it all on the line and embark on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible, possible.

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BENISSA : Ermita de Lleus - Tue
2025-11-25 10:00 - 11:20 | Benissa ERMITA de LLEUS, Partida Lleus, 23, Alicante, 03720, Spain
Walk Leaders: George & Jill

Meeting PointBenissa ERMITA de LLEUS, Partida Lleus, 23, 03720, Alicante.GPS: 38°40’45.3″N 0°00’49.1″EWalking RouteDistance : 5,3 kmAround the country lanes of Lleus area, through orchards of Almonds and pine wood.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly well made surfaces (tarmac, concrete), but some stoney track and dirt road. Proper walking shoes required !Ascentundulating, 4 short but some very steep hills of 50m , 110m ascent over 2,2kmDirections 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 sign-posted for CV749 – Pinas and CV750 Xalo (Jalon). At the roundabout take the 3rd exit to Pinas CV749. Continue towards Pinas and just before the bridge over the AP7, there is a road to the left, signposted LLEUS. This road is parallel to the AP7 until dipping down to the left and then uphill to the right. The road twists and turns for another 1Km (IGNORE all roads and tracks on right and left) until after a downhill section a ‘Y’ junction is reached.Take the right hand fork (sp Cami de Lleus/Casa del Maco/and a purple arrow on a concrete block).Go down the steep hill (parallel with the AP7) for 1 Km and at the bottom take the right fork sp Casa del Maco.After 400m take the left fork and the Ermita is 100m further on on the right.walk#18

Walk Description

From the front door of the Ermita, Start walking straight ahead downhill road. The road bends to the right on 2 occasions and continues downhill, becoming quite steep and short uphill to a T-junction. Here go left onto Cami de Lleus.

Follow the road for 1 km. passing the side road ‘Cami del Pono de Cassamia’ on the right. About 100m futher on, just before the next junction on the right, you find a tarmac road very sharp to the left. Take this road which is going in the reverse direction parallel to the original road.

The path goes further downhill for 300m and turns to the right. There is a gravelled section of road at the bottom just before the road starts climbing. The road climbs for about 2 km. The first km is uphill – 2 short very steep climbs of 50m – mostly tarmac with some stoney sections. The remainder of the ascent has varying undulations. Splendid views on this section. Stay on this road going straight ahead, ignoring all side roads, including the cross roads. Pass ‘Casa Murcielago with swimming pool’ on the right. Pass‘Casa Pepita’ partida Beniyenta on the right. After a quite splendid villa up on the left road rises gently and levels out.

After about 300m you reach a Y-junction with a small triangle island and a sign post without a name plate. Turn sharp left here into cami de Lleus and continue downhill with the motorway in foreground and Bernia in the distance.

After 1,2km you reach a Y-junction with a sign Casa del Maco. Go right here. Continue along the road and enjoy the fantastic views. After 300m you reach a junction, take the left hand turn and after 100m you are back at the Ermita Lleus

BENISSA : Ermita de Lleus - Thur
2025-11-27 10:00 - 11:20 | Benissa ERMITA de LLEUS, Partida Lleus, 23, Alicante, 03720, Spain

Valencia Black Friday Shopping Trip
2025-11-28 08:30 - 18:00 | Alicante
Due to popular demand, we’re thrilled to offer a

Black Friday and Christmas shopping day trip

to the vibrant Valencia City Centre and the fabulous Bonaire Shopping Centre!

Date: Friday 28th November Cost: Just €15 per person

Departure Point: La Senieta, Moraira. Departure Time: 8:45 AM We’ll arrive in Valencia around 10:15 AM, (Exact location to be determined by Deni Bus ) with drop-offs at two exciting locations:• Valencia City Centre – for culture, cafes, and stunning sights and Black Friday bargains• Bonaire Shopping Centre – retail therapy with Black Friday bargains galore!

After the City Centre drop-off, the bus will head to Bonaire and stay parked there – perfect for stashing your shopping!At 4:30 PM, the bus will leave Bonaire, swing by to the pick up point in the City Centre to collect everyone, and head back to Moraira – arriving around 6:00 PM.Don’t miss this fun-filled day of Black Friday and Christmas shopping opportunities, sightseeing, and socializing in one of Spain’s most vibrant cities!

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All members meeting - Coffee & Mince Pies featuring the Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir
2025-12-01 09:30 - 12:00 | Salon GL, Teulada, Avinguda del Mediterrani, 32,, Teulada, Alicante, 03725
All Members Social Event – all members are warmly invited to come together at the Salon GL, Teulada, to start the festive season with coffee and mince pies and featuring the Costa Blanca Male Voice Choir.

There’ll also be a table quiz for a prize and a tombola, a table of goodies produced by the Knit and Natter Group with proceeds to our charity fund, plus the bar will be open – so don’t miss out on what promises to be a very enjoyable morning.

As this is a social event, please be aware that we don’t accept membership subscriptions at this meeting.

We will have a collection point for Make A Smile Christmas Appeal – see HERE for further details.

JESUS POBRE – Around the 3 Windmills - Tue
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Jesus Pobre end of Carrer Ametllers, Parking, Carrer Ametllers, 1A, Jesus Pobre,, Alacant, 03749, Spain
Walk Leaders: Keith

Walking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmThis is a circular route around three windmills taking in the countryside near Jesus Pobre with splendid views.TerrainWalking SurfaceAll country tarmac or concrete roads. Shortcut: dirt and rock path, level.AscentSlight.Directions to Meeting PointCar park next to Riu Rau market areaFrom 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.All:Turn right at the FOURTH roundabout onto the CV738 towards Jesus Pobre. In Jesus Pobre go past the pharmacy (on your left) and immediately after the pedestrian crossing turn left into Carrer Pare Pere. Continue up this narrow street, passing the square (on your left) and take the next left into Carrer Ametllers. AT THE END OF THE STREET AT THE STOP SIGN GO STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN IMMEDIATELY RIGHT INTO THE PARKING.walk#39

Walk Description

At the time of writing this guide, road names are a scarce commodity in Jesús Pobre. The names used in the description below are the same as those used on the accompanying map. It is anybody’s guess what the real names are!!!!!!!

After parking walk to the right of the apartment buildings and past the Riu Rau market building on the right, cross the road and walk diagonally left up the hill.

You will reach a plaza, Placa del Poble. Go to the end and turn left into Carrer Major.

Walk up Carrer Major. Further on there is an old well on the right. The road continues and leaves the town and heads downhill in the campo.

As it leaves the town the road changes its name to Cami Bisserot. There seem to be a number of roads in this area with this name! As you leave the town, ignore the road on the right called Bisserot!!!

Go down the first part of the hill and soon you will see a white house on the left, very close to the road. You have a choice here.Choice 1: Stay on the main road

Go past the white house staying on the main road.

You will quickly come to a junction with a blue house with fish painted on it.

Turn left here and follow the road down a steep hill. You will pass some nice old houses on the right.

Halfway down there is a turning off to the right, ignore this and stay on the main road. Both routes arrive at a T-junction where you will see the railway line 50m in front of you. The road you are joining (Cami Real) runs parallel with the railway line. Turn left at this T-junction..Choice 2: Divert through the country lanes

(Dotted route on map). Immediately before the white house, there is a concrete path to the left going down a very steep hill.

Follow this to the bottom where the path turns right into a quiet country lane. [This route may be wet after rain.]Choices 1 & 2

Both routes arrive at a T-junction where you will see the railway line 50m in front of you. The road you are joining (Cami Real) runs parallel with the railway line. Turn left at this T-junction.

With the railway line on your right, follow the road until you see the pigeon farm on your left and a bridge over the railway on your right.

Do not cross the bridge but go left up the rocky track, passing the pigeon farm on your left.

The lane bends slightly to the right and then, when it turns sharp left take the roughly concreted track uphill and NOT the farm track straight on, After about 25 metres take the narrow path straight ahead. There are whitepainted arrows on rocks to follow. [Do not follow the rough road as it continues uphill and left at this stage]

The path is narrow with a dirt and occasional rock surface. It meanders along with views of the house on the hillto the left and views to the right. Ignore any narrower paths to the right and left.

The path dog-legs right and left (ignore the concrete path to the right) and continues until it reaches a tarmac road. Turn right here.

You will pass a road joining from the right, continue straight on, then the road bends to the left

Follow your road until you reach the junction at the cemetery.

Turn left down Cami del Cementeri with the Cementeri to your right.

After passing a house with an impressive gate the road turns sharp left (looks a bit like a T-junction). Notice that you are following the cycle route. It then bends around to the right.

Carry on up a slight incline until you reach another sort of T-junction. Turn left (continuing to following the cycle route) around a quaint old summer house(?) which forms the corner building.

Almost immediately the road then turns right. You will see a “Quatre Canons” sign high up on the brick wall as you turn right.

The road passes three/four houses and then turns right yet again. Notice the “blue steps” on your left as you round the bend. You are on Carrer Del Baix (no signs to that effect?)

Follow the road past some more houses on both sides and then the road turns left and then left again before turning right.

The road passes a new house on the left and approaches some new housesapartments (on the right). Just before the apartments, turn right into Carrer Pinaret (former carrer Dalt).

Carrer Pinaret is a long straight road leading back to your car

JESUS POBRE – Around the 3 Windmills - Thur
2025-12-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Jesus Pobre end of Carrer Ametllers, Parking, Carrer Ametllers, 1A, Jesus Pobre,, Alacant, 03749, Spain
Walk Leaders: Keith

Walking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmThis is a circular route around three windmills taking in the countryside near Jesus Pobre with splendid views.TerrainWalking SurfaceAll country tarmac or concrete roads. Shortcut: dirt and rock path, level.AscentSlight.Directions to Meeting PointFrom 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.All:Turn right at the FOURTH roundabout onto the CV738 towards Jesus Pobre. In Jesus Pobre go past the pharmacy (on your left) and immediately after the pedestrian crossing turn left into Carrer Pare Pere. Continue up this narrow street, passing the square (on your left) and take the next left into Carrer Ametllers. AT THE END OF THE STREET AT THE STOP SIGN GO STRAIGHT AHEAD AND THEN IMMEDIATELY RIGHT INTO THE PARKING.walk#39

Walk Description

At the time of writing this guide, road names are a scarce commodity in Jesús Pobre. The names used in the description below are the same as those used on the accompanying map. It is anybody’s guess what the real names are!!!!!!!

After parking walk to the right of the apartment buildings and past the Riu Rau market building on the right, cross the road and walk diagonally left up the hill.

You will reach a plaza, Placa del Poble. Go to the end and turn left into Carrer Major.

Walk up Carrer Major. Further on there is an old well on the right. The road continues and leaves the town and heads downhill in the campo.

As it leaves the town the road changes its name to Cami Bisserot. There seem to be a number of roads in this area with this name! As you leave the town, ignore the road on the right called Bisserot!!!

Go down the first part of the hill and soon you will see a white house on the left, very close to the road. You have a choice here.Choice 1: Stay on the main road

Go past the white house staying on the main road.

You will quickly come to a junction with a blue house with fish painted on it.

Turn left here and follow the road down a steep hill. You will pass some nice old houses on the right.

Halfway down there is a turning off to the right, ignore this and stay on the main road. Both routes arrive at a T-junction where you will see the railway line 50m in front of you. The road you are joining (Cami Real) runs parallel with the railway line. Turn left at this T-junction..Choice 2: Divert through the country lanes

(Dotted route on map). Immediately before the white house, there is a concrete path to the left going down a very steep hill.

Follow this to the bottom where the path turns right into a quiet country lane. [This route may be wet after rain.]Choices 1 & 2

Both routes arrive at a T-junction where you will see the railway line 50m in front of you. The road you are joining (Cami Real) runs parallel with the railway line. Turn left at this T-junction.

With the railway line on your right, follow the road until you see the pigeon farm on your left and a bridge over the railway on your right.

Do not cross the bridge but go left up the rocky track, passing the pigeon farm on your left.

The lane bends slightly to the right and then, when it turns sharp left take the roughly concreted track uphill and NOT the farm track straight on, After about 25 metres take the narrow path straight ahead. There are whitepainted arrows on rocks to follow. [Do not follow the rough road as it continues uphill and left at this stage]

The path is narrow with a dirt and occasional rock surface. It meanders along with views of the house on the hillto the left and views to the right. Ignore any narrower paths to the right and left.

The path dog-legs right and left (ignore the concrete path to the right) and continues until it reaches a tarmac road. Turn right here.

You will pass a road joining from the right, continue straight on, then the road bends to the left

Follow your road until you reach the junction at the cemetery.

Turn left down Cami del Cementeri with the Cementeri to your right.

After passing a house with an impressive gate the road turns sharp left (looks a bit like a T-junction). Notice that you are following the cycle route. It then bends around to the right.

Carry on up a slight incline until you reach another sort of T-junction. Turn left (continuing to following the cycle route) around a quaint old summer house(?) which forms the corner building.

Almost immediately the road then turns right. You will see a “Quatre Canons” sign high up on the brick wall as you turn right.

The road passes three/four houses and then turns right yet again. Notice the “blue steps” on your left as you round the bend. You are on Carrer Del Baix (no signs to that effect?)

Follow the road past some more houses on both sides and then the road turns left and then left again before turning right.

The road passes a new house on the left and approaches some new housesapartments (on the right). Just before the apartments, turn right into Carrer Pinaret (former carrer Dalt).

Carrer Pinaret is a long straight road leading back to your car

Wine Tasting Christmas Lunch
2025-12-04 13:00 | The Olive Tree restaurant, Camino del Paellero, Moraira, 03724
This will be held at the Olive Tree restaurant in Moraira on 4th December. 1:00 for 1:30 p.m. The menu and details of how to book were sent to all group members on 17th October. We are now fully booked but if you would like to go on the reserve list, please let us know.

JAVEA – Golfclub Around the paths and woods of Ladoga / Las Laderas - Tue
2025-12-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Lago Tanganyka, Calle Lago Ilmen, 8, 03739 Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain
Walk Leaders: Barry

Meeting PointCALLE LAGO TANGANYKA parking area. GPS: 38°45’07.1″N 0°09’47.4″EWalking RouteDistance : 4,5 kmAround the woods and tracks of the Ladoga and Las Laderas area.TerrainWalking SurfaceSome tarmac roads, many compacted dirt paths (some rough).AscentSome modest climbs, nothing severe.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Moraira:Drive to Benitachell and turn right at the traffic lights. Go straight on at the next lights. After passing the large furniture store (Devygar Mobles) turn right. Take the 2nd exit at the next roundabout and go past the entrance to Cansalades Park on the right.After 400m there is a junction where the main road bends to the right, but you need to turn LEFT in front of the large concrete sign LAS LADERAS, into Calle Lago Como.From Jávea:From the Mas y Mas supermarket, take the road towards Benitachell up the hill. 600 metres after passing the Inn on the Green bowls club, the road bends left at the old El Campo restaurant. There are two roads on the right hand side as the road bends left. Take the second of these two roads Calle Lago Como; do not take the road immediately alongside the restaurant.Drive past the parking area on the right, up to the top of the hill and round the right hand bend. Then take the first left into CALLE LAGO VANERN and then bear right into CALLE LAGO TANGANYKA. Park here.walk#27

Walk Description

Walk towards Calle Lago Como, this is continue from where you came with the car. Turn left and walk to the junction of carrer lago aral and cami de la sabatera.

Continue here on Cami de la Sabatera. which is a narrow tarmac road that goes downhill. You need to be aware of traffic, although the road isn’t busy. The gradient eases off after ½ km, and although there are one or two house it is mostly fields on either side of the road.

After ¾ km (from Aral), as you approach some houses (ahead, slightly right), you need to look for a narrow dirt path on your left. [The road bends slightly right at the point where the path is and there is another path, to theright, almost opposite, going towards a house with arches.] Turn left, ignoring the side track to the right, and walk down this narrow straight dirt path.

This path has fields on either side, passes a couple of ruined small casitas and the golf club is visible across the fields to the right after a while. You are now walking along Lago Eire, which eventually passes a house as itbecomes a road. Walk on to the crossroads with Lago Saimaa.

At the crossroads, go straight across and take the second path on the right into the woods. [There are two tracks running through these woods both parallel to Calle Lago Saimaa and both emerge at the same point.Your choice, but the second one is considered nicer.]

Walk through the woods, with an open area sometimes on the left . At the end, turn right and shortly (20m) you will reach a T-junction with Lago Saimaa. Turn left onto this very wide road, and around the bend

Walk down Calle Lago Saimaa towards the T-junction with Ladoga. Turn left and follow the tarmac road. Continue straight on when the tarmac gives way to gravel/dirt.

Just before the gravel road reaches the main Cansalades road, there is a turning on the left, Calle de Lago Aral.Turn left here into Lago Aral.

80m later, Lago Aral turns left off the tarmac onto a rough wide track. Lago Aral dog-legs right, left and right again up a slight hill, before it goes into the edge of a wooded area. There are views to your right of the northside of Cumbre del Sol and all the boxy houses built there.

The wooded area on the left ends and the track goes alongside a wooded area on the right. After passing a wide track on the left going to a house (Lago Baljash on the map), our track enters another wooded area.

Just before the end of the wooded area is a short track on the left. Go up this track, walk round the chain and turn right towards the road. You are now on Lago Yojoa. You will pass houses on both sides.

When Lago Yojoa turns left, you should turn right onto a wide but rough track going downhill to start with and then uphill to pass between two stable ar eas normally stocked with many horses.

This track bears right before it meets Lago Aral again at a T-junction. Turn left here.

As you walk along Lago Aral there are great views of Montgó in the distance to your left until the track enters another wooded area. The track is rough and uneven here.

When Lago Balatón joins Lago Aral (from right) then the track becomes a tarmac road. Stay on Lago Aral as it passes houses on both sides, climbing the hill until reaching a sort of crossroads.

Turn right into Calle Lago Como which is a tarmac road. Walk up till the next road on the left. Turn left into CALLE LAGO TANGANYKA where your car is parked

Bridget Jones - mad about the boy
2025-12-09 17:30 - 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 8:00pm)

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

Our much-loved Bridget Jones is back, diary, pen, and perfectly imperfect self in hand. Mad About The Boy gives us a more grown-up Bridget, still as hilariously relatable as ever, navigating love, motherhood, and the madness of midlife in her signature quirky way. After jumping back into the dating pool, single mother Bridget Jones finds herself caught between a younger man and her son’s science teacher.

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Alicante Christmas Shopping and Lights
2025-12-10 11:00 - 21:30 | Alicante
New Alicante Day Trip

Outlet Shopping Centre

and

Alicante Christmas Lights

Wednesday 10th December

15€ per person

Trip Leaders: Jacqui Bayliss assisted by Amanda Jordon, Eileen Brown and Margaret March

The Outlet Stores Alicante is a new destination for us and the plan is to combine this with a few hours in Alicante Port to see the lights and decorations as it will be close to Christmas.

We will leave Moraira La Senieta at 11am and arrive at The Outlet Stores Alicante at about midday.

There you will have free time to have lunch and browse the shops and hopefully find some good Christmas bargains.

There is a restaurant area with a wide choice of places to eat.

The outlet stores, including El Corte Ingles, Druni, Guess, Mango, Nike, Parfois, Sketchers and Home & Cook all claim to offer good discounts.

At 5pm we will leave the Outlet Centre and make the short journey into Alicante.In December the city lights up with festive spirit to celebrate the Festival of San Nicolas, patron saint of Alicante.The Explanada de España, alongside the port, and the Town Hall Square in the centre are key areas transformed by the festive lights. One of the main attractions is the majestic Monumental Nativity Scene, featuring life-sized figures of the Virgin Mary, Baby Jesus, Saint Joseph and the Three Kings. A highlight is the large, conical Christmas tree, which serves as a prominent landmark

At 8pm we will return to the coach for our journey to Moraira, arriving at approximately 9.15.

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JAVEA – Golfclub Around the paths and woods of Ladoga / Las Laderas - Thur
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Lago Tanganyka, Calle Lago Ilmen, 8, 03739 Xàbia, Alicante, 03739, Spain
