U3A Moraira-Teulada

Christmas Dinner Dance
2025-12-18 19:00 - 23:30 (Europe/Madrid) | Alicante
The 2025 Christmas Dinner Dance will once again be held at Salones Canor in Teulada with dancing to Black Glitter.

JAVEA– La Plana Below the head of Montgo - Tue
2026-01-06 10:00 - 11:10 | HW Shooting Range car park above Javea, Partida Cn-lg C Nao Gua, 18, Javea, Valencian Community, 03730, Spain
Walk Leaders: Alex & Elaine

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

Walk Description

From the parking walk back approx. 50 metres along the road. GREAT CARE NEEDED HERE.

Cross the road and pass around the red gate and follow the track for about 60 metres until it turns left.At this point turn RIGHT through the trees. You will see white and yellow markers on the trees and rocks.

Follow this woodland path which narrows, for 150 metres before reaching a wide track where you turn LEFT.

Walk along this wide track, past the entrance to the Denia Shooting Range where there is an informationboard showing the tracks on La Plana. Continue for another 700 metres, coming out of the trees with the massive east face of Montgo facing and a wide path to the right with a white/yellow marker post. TAKE THIS PATH.

After passing a wide track on the left the path starts to climb until after about 200 metres a large open area is reached with notices about the climb up Montgo. Turn to face the way you have come to see great views across the plana towards Cabo San Antonio with Ibiza visible on a clear day.

Re-trace your steps down the hill and take the first wide path on the right.

Follow this track as it winds slightly uphill until you reach a T junction where you turn RIGHT. The wide path swings left before straightening and passing over a ‘crossroads’ (defunct film studios can be seen to the left). Continue straight for 300 metres until reaching a T junction.

Turn RIGHT and go for just a few metres before reaching a narrow track on the left leading to a ruined finca. Take this path, go past the finca until you reach an open space with great views across Javea and the bay.

Re-trace your steps along the narrow path and on reaching the wide path turn RIGHT. Continue along this track which eventually bends to the right to the main road.

CAREFULLY cross the road at this point and return to your car

JAVEA– La Plana below the head of Montgo - Thur
2026-01-08 10:00 - 11:10 | HW Shooting Range car park above Javea, Partida Cn-lg C Nao Gua, 18, Javea, Valencian Community, 03730, Spain

The History of the Automobile
2026-01-12 10:30 - 12:00 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
Because we are increasingly finding it more difficult to find good speakers willing to spend hours researching their subject and then presenting it to our members we must, very occasionally, repeat and old talk. This time it is one which was presented eight years ago – although it is considerable modified from the original.

So, this talk is The History of the Automobile and it is entirely non-technical so it will, hopefully, interest everyone.

It will cover from the oldest car which is still in full running order today, to the proposed designs of the future. It will also include some of the strangest vehicles ever produced to those popular vehicles from the 50’s and 60’s which will hold so many happy memories for many of our members.

Warfare
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:40 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 7:40 pm)

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

Warfare is written and directed by Ray Mendoza and Alex Garland, and is based on Mendoza’s own experiences during the Iraq War as a U.S. Navy SEAL. The film depicts an encounter on 19 November 2006 after the Battle of Ramadi, when a platoon of Navy SEALs, offering overwatch for a US Marineoperation, find themselves in a fight for survival after their mission takes an unforeseen turn. The script is drawn from the testimonies of the platoon members and is presented in real time.

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BENITACHELL - Les Fonts to Teulada Quarry - Tue
2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:45 | Centre of Les Fonts Urbanisation, Urbanització les Fonts, 03726 les Fonts, Alacant, 03726, Spain
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine

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

Walk Description

This walk is preferably done from the Les Fonts urbanisaton, because the walk is then half uphill and the second half downhill.The best views are when the walk is started via the middle road opposite the bins at the centre of les fonts towards Teulada.

With the dustbins on your immediate right, cross the road and take the road opposite the dust bins towards Teulada. The road rises untl just before you reach the edge of the Les Fonts urbanisaton, at this point the road narrows and starts to descend pass the Tasca restaurant ( log cabin ) on the lef and turns into “Via Pista”.(to be followed for 1,5km).

Contnue down this winding road, ignore the tarmac road on the lef and walk up the steep hill, at the top the road curves to the lef and right. Move to the right hand side of the road and take the wide block pathing which contnues through the ‘S’ bend and up the hill.

Afer completng the ‘S’ bend follow the block paving up the long fairly steep hill passing a number of villas on the right (bungalow style). Towards the top of the hill the block paving stops and the road narrows through a couple of ‘S’ bends. Afer these bends you need to take a sharp right turn just before the green bin at the multple juncton, Turn right here.

Take this old tarmac road through the trees, up the steep hill and past a concrete storage building on the lef. Contnue up the winding hill to the top where you will see the old radio hut and mast 100 meters to your lef and also views of the quarry. At this juncton you should turn right and take the wide loose stone track. Time for a rest here and enjoy the views all around.

Contnue the walk with the road which goes to the right, ignoring any paths to the lef.This track climbs slightly,descents and then climbs again at which point the track narrows and the surface becomes old tarmac. Towards the top of the second climb there is a good tarmac road to the lef, ignore this lef turn and contnue on the old tarmac road.

Shortly afer the turn the tarmac surface improves and the road levels out for a short distance. On completon of this short level secton the road descends steeply with just a couple of short uphill sectons. This long road down also has several steep lef and right turns.

Afer approx. 2km you will reach the T-juncton with cami vell de Teulada, turn right at this juncton and contnue along this road for +- 700m untl you reach the car parking area from where you started the walk.

Day Trip to Elche Shopping Centre and lunch at La Cova Campello FULLY BOOKED
2026-01-14 09:00 - 17:00 | Alicante
Leader: Coral Guise-Smith

Join us for a fun day out at the January sales in L’Aljub Shopping Centre, Elche, followed by a relaxing lunch at the beautiful La Cova in Campello.

Date: 14th January 2026.

Price € 41 includes coach, lunch and tips.

1️⃣ Departure from Moraira

Leave Moraira: 09:00Comfortable coach journey (approx. 1 hr 15 mins)

2️⃣ Shopping Time – L’Aljub, Elche

Plenty of time to browse your favourite stores:

Fashion: Primark, Zara, Mango, Cortefiel, H&MShoes & Bags: Ulanka, Paco Martínez, DécimasBeauty: Primor, Druni, SephoraGifts & Home: Flying Tiger, Natura

Approx. Arrival: 10:15Free shopping time: 10:15 – 13:00

3️⃣ Lunch at La Cova – El Campello

We’ll head to one of our favourite seaside restaurants, set on the cliff overlooking the marina.

Coach from Elche: 13:00Arrive at La Cova: 13:30Enjoy a leisurely lunch which includes ½ bottle of wine and water per person.Depart La Cova: 16:00

4️⃣ Return to Moraira

Arrive Moraira: ~17:00

All times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic or unforeseen circumstances.

BENITACHELL - Les Fonts to Teulada Quarry - Thur
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:45 | Centre of Les Fonts Urbanisation, Urbanització les Fonts, 03726 les Fonts, Alacant, 03726, Spain

PARCENT - Northwest Loop - Tue
2026-01-20 10:00 - 11:30 | Restaurant Tramonti, Carretera de Pego-Benidorm, 16, 03792 Parcent, Alicante, 03792, Spain
Walk leaders: Alex & Elaine

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

Walk Description

1.Walk to the open end of the cul-de-sac and turn right onto the CV715. At Tramonti Restaurant, turn right again and walk down this quiet country lane. There are fields and orchards on both sides. At the bottom of the road, where there is a small barranc on the LHS, the road curves sharply to the right and starts to rise steeply.

Continue around the bend and follow the road to another sharp bend, this time to the left. Ignore all side roads/tracks. As you curve around to the left, the road again rises steeply.

As the road levels out, look to the left to view the plana below and hills of Col de Rates beyond. There is also a great views of Parcent behind you.

The road now bends to the right and then descends to a T-Junction. Turn right and go uphill.

To your left there are great views to the north towards Murla and the mountains of Caballo Verde.

The road continues to climb until it reaches a very sharp bend to the left. Ignore the small track straight ahead and turn sharp left to stay on the tarmac road (Via Pista).

After a short distanced Via Pista turns right and rises steeply. At this point there is a concrete road straight ahead going downhill. Here you have a choice.Shortcut. (Saves approx 30 mins)

Turn right to stay on Via Pista and go up the hill. Ignore any side turnings. The road then starts todescend.

As you pass a house on either side, Via Pista turns right as The Old Orba Road joins from the left.Turn right here. Go to step .Full Walk

Take the concrete road downhill.

Follow this road as it meanders between the fields until you reach a T-Junction with a gravel track. Turn right here and the track is straight for a while. Then the track wriggles left and right as it crosses a stream. It then starts to rise. There are lots of fields and orchards to the left.

Eventually this pleasant route reaches a T-Junction with The Old Orba Road. Turn right here. In 50m you will join Via Pista as it rounds a bend. Go straight on.

Walk down Via Pista to the main Benidorm-Pego road, CV715. Carefully crossover and into the road opposite, Carrer del Ravel.

Turn right and follow the road around to the left to pass an old wash house. Go straight on past the wash house, around some bends to reach a road bridge crossing a wide barranc. Carrer del Ravel then turns sharp left to go up a very steep hill. This leads to the top of the town.

There are many way to get from the top of the town back to the bottom where your car is located. Here are some ideas!

Near the top of Ravel, there is a sharp turning on the right. Take this and follow the road around to the left.

At the next junction eithera) go straight on down Carrer del Garrofer (dotted route on map)b) or turn right and then left to go down Av Constitucio, turning right in front of the SocialCentre.

Both these routes put you at the corner of the CV715 and only a short distance from your start point

PARCENT - Northwest Loop - Thur
2026-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Restaurant Tramonti, Carretera de Pego-Benidorm, 16, 03792 Parcent, Alicante, 03792, Spain

La Malinche and the fall of the Aztec Empire: Heroine or Traitor?
2026-01-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
In the early 16th century Hernán Cortés and his conquistadors defeated the great Aztec Empire, built a new city for colonists from Spain and took control of vast lands stretching from today’s south-western U.S. down through most of Central America. A story not often told, however, is that one of the reasons for the success of this conquest was the invaluable help of a woman, Princess Malinalli, known today as La Malinche. Born around 1500 to nobleparents, after the death of her father and re-marriage of her mother, she was sold into slavery to Mayan traders who in turn sold her to the Spanish invaders. Her facility with languages brought her to the attention of Cortés, who used her as a translator and confidante. She was known to the Spanish as Doña Marina and was the mother of Cortés’ first son, Martin. La Malinche is often described as the embodiment of a new culture, one in which the mixing of races, Spanish and Aztec, created a new world. This view is not shared by all Mexicans, however. For some, La Malinche is the symbol of a great betrayal that led to the death of millions of her fellow indigenous people.

La Malinche standing between theAztec Leader, Moctezuma II, andHernán Cortés.

A statue of La Malinche, Cortés,and their son, Martín, in MexicoCity.

Saving Grace
2026-01-26 18:00 - 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

Soon after the funeral of her husband (who has died ‘suspiciously’ after ‘jumping’ out of a plane without a parachute), Cornish housewife Grace Trevethyn discovers that she has been left with his massive debts.Unless she can raise a large amount of money, she will lose both her home and all of her possessions. Her loyal gardener Matthew, recognising her extensive skill in horticulture, makes her an offer it’s hard to refuse.

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JALON - The Jalon Loop - Tue
2026-01-27 10:00 - 11:15 | Information Centre opposite the Aleluya Bar in Jalon, Avinguda Rei Juan Carlos I, 59-51, 03727 Xaló, Alacant, Spain
Walk leaders: Barry & Linda

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

Walk Description

From the tourist information centre, leave the parking entrance and cross the road towards bar Aleluya. Take the road to the left of the bar, Cami Assegador de les Passules, and round the back of Bar Aleluya.

Continue on Cami Assegador de les Passules for +- 600m, ignoring 2 side roads to the right. Take the 3th road on the right, Cami Mento. The tarmac ends after about 800m but keep going on the wide gravel path. The path swings right and then after 50m left in front of an elevated house and becomes less defined. After 420m the track narrows and, at a sandy open space, becomes a single track heading south. Take this track which passes by almond trees and through undergrowth for 70m before meeting a wider double track at 90º.

Turn left here and after 50m you reach a tarmac road , Cami Fonteta del Pinsa. Continue on this road which you follow for 1 km before it meets a T- junction with the wider road Cami Assegador de les Passules where you turn left.

After 180m you reach Cami Pou de l´Assegador on the right. Take this road. Continue on this road for +- 1,2km until you reach a junction at an old well, Pou de L’Assegador, Turn left here on Carrer Esglesia.

After 120m on Carrer Iglesia turn left into Calle Santa Barbara and after a further 120m the road turns right into Carrer Gata de Gorgos. At the end of Carrer Gata de Gorgos turn left and follow Carrer de la Verge.

At the second road on your left, turn left into Carrer Pallarés. At the end of this road you join the main road CV-750 next to Mas y Mas. Turn left here.

After 150 m you reach the starting point again at Bar Aleluya. Parking and tourist office across the road. Enjoy coffee at bar Aleluya

JALON - The Jalon Loop - Thur
2026-01-29 10:00 - 11:15 | Information Centre opposite the Aleluya Bar in Jalon, Avinguda Rei Juan Carlos I, 59-51, 03727 Xaló, Alacant, Spain

February Coffee Morning - change of day to Tuesday
2026-02-03 09:30 - 11:00 | Golf Club de Ifach, Carrer Mitgeta, 5, Benissa, Alicante, 03720, Spain
This coffee morning will be held on a Tuesday to give members the flexibility to renew their membership on a day that fits around their other commitments.

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 desks will be open from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for those current members who wish to renew their membership for 2026 and 2027 and pay in Cash. Prospective new members who have already submitted online applications can also pay their subscriptions for 2026 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!

JAVEA - La Plana Roads, paths and windmills - Tue
2026-02-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Amanecer Restaurant on La Plana, Carretera Cabo San Antonio, 2, 03730 Xàbia, Carretera Cabo San Antonio, 2, Xàbia, Alicante, 03730, Spain
Walk leaders: Jacqui & Andy

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

Walk Description

From Amancera Restaurant walk left back towards the Javea–Denia road and then take the first turning on the right along a gravel road. Continue on this road.

The road bears right at a ruined finca and very shortly after this bend (~2 metres) there is a dirt/mud path on the left. Turn left onto the dirt path and walk alongside the ruin.

Follow the dirt path until it emerges to join the track Cova Tallada (unmarked). Turn sharp left into Cova Tallada and follow it all the way back to the main road, passing the basura/bins.

At the main road, cross straight over into Cami dels Molins and keep walking straight on.

Continue past Cami de Creuat (on the left) and follow Cami dels Molins up a hill. Before reaching the top there is a small path to the right that leads to three windmills. Take this path to visit the windmills. Great opportunities for photos here. Afterwards re-trace your route to the road and turn right..

A little further on, the road bends around to the left and provides fine views of Jávea.

Go past the trees blocking the view and as the road starts to bend left, there is a path to the right which leads over the rocks, down and then up to the Windmills. It is signposted to the “Mirador Els Molins”. Follow this path.

The path is rough to start with as it descends and care is needed but gets better as it rises. Walk up to the level of the windmills and enjoy the view of the Jávea area.

Continue on behind the Windmills following the path past all these windmills to the small car park at the entrance.

Here you will join Cami del Monastir which leads to the Monasterio. Ignore the turning to the right (Carrer Penáguila) and continue down the tree lined dusty lane.

Near the bottom you will see the wall of the Monasterio, seemingly blocking the lane.

When you get about 100 metres before the “wall”, there is a narrow path off to the left. It has old low stone walls on both sides. [If you reach the “wall” then you have missed the turning]. Turn left onto this path and follow it towards the house in the distance. It will dog-leg around the house and eventually join Cami de Pedres.

Turn left here and then immediately right down Cami de Creuat. It dog-legs left and right before it appears to bend to the left again. Do not turn left but continue on the track straight ahead (still Cami de Creuat). Soon you will reach a T-junction.

In a masterpiece of town planning and urban control, someone has built a house right across the route of Cami de Creuat. Luckily, there is a path to the left which skirts this folly. So turn left at this T junction, the path then turns right and runs alongside the offending house.

Notice the white dome shaped igloo-like building in the trees on the left. The path then turns right and left to rejoin Cami de Creuat. Walk down Cami de Creuat away from “that house”.

At the T-junction, turn right into Cami dels Molins. Walk back to the main road Ctra del Cap de Sant Antoni and turn right return the short distance to the Amanecer restaurant.

JAVEA - La Plana Roads, paths and windmills - Thur
2026-02-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Amanecer Restaurant on La Plana, Carretera Cabo San Antonio, 2, 03730 Xàbia, Carretera Cabo San Antonio, 2, Xàbia, Alicante, 03730, Spain

The Phoenician Scheme
2026-02-09 18:00 - 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

After a close call with death, wealthy businessman Zsa-zsa Korda appoints his only daughter, a nun, as sole heir to his estate. As Korda embarks on a new enterprise, they soon become the target of scheming tycoons, foreign terrorists and determined assassins.

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BENITACHELL – Cumbre Del Sol: Around the Granadella National Park (Tue)
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:10 | Cumbre Del Sol calle Dalias, el Cim del Sol, Alicante, Gata de Gorgos, Valencian Community, 03726, Spain
Walk leaders: Jan & Ian

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

Walk Description

Walk up the slight hill away from the cars.

At the end of this road, turn left and then left again.

After 20 metres, take the track to the right. Go under/over/around the chained entrance to the Park. 50 metres down this track, it turns sharply to the right.

The track is concreted as it bends to descend the hill. Eventually it will become a better gravel path.

Follow this track “Travesia Sud de Parc” for about 2 kilometres enjoying the views. There are no paths or tracks joining your route on this section. There is a deep valley to your right.

Eventually the track reaches a viewing point that overlooks Granadella playa to the front and right (although you cannot see the actual beach). There is even a stone bench here.

The track turns sharp left at this point and then becomes a concrete road just before it descends steeply to the barranca below.

At this stage you have a choice.Choice 1 (to avoid the main hills)

The path ahead is very steep down to the barranc and then back up again, followed by a steep ascent later on. If you don’t want to do this, then you can turn around and retrace your footsteps back to the car. The views on the return include those awful terraces of apartments near the top of Cumbre, so you might need dark sunglasses.

You will have to climb the steep hill back to the Park entrance. When you reach a T-junction with a tarmac road, turn left, then right and right again to return to the Info Centre.Choice 2 ( Full walk)

To continue on, descend to the bottom of the (normally dry) barranc via “Deep Gorge Cami”. The concrete surface has small stones scattered about so care is needed.

Turn sharp left to continue on up the “Deep Gorge Cami” concrete road back up the other side. This is a verysteep descent and ascent, but taken slowly (10 mins total), it is not difficult.

Once you have regained the altitude you lost on the descent, the road changes back into a track. Follow it until it joins another track at a T-junction.

Follow the “Travesia Nord de Parc” track across a level area before it starts another ascent up a long steep concrete hill (well mostly concrete, but the higher parts are rough and rocky!).

This will level out and lead you across a picturesque part of the park with views to the sea on your left and toMontgo on your right.

Eventually the track will lead to another chained entrance as you leave the Park and reach a parking area.Just before the main road (~20 metres) there is a dirt path to the left that cuts the corner and emerges onto the main road [If you cannot find the path then continue straight on].

When you reach the main road, turn left and walk down the slight hill back to the Info Centre on the right.

BENITACHELL – Cumbre Del Sol: Around the Granadella National Park (Thur)
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:10 | Cumbre Del Sol calle Dalias, el Cim del Sol, Alicante, Gata de Gorgos, Valencian Community, 03726, Spain

PARCENT – Country Walk (Tue)
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:10 | Restaurant Tramonti, Carretera de Pego-Benidorm, 16, 03792 Parcent, Alicante, 03792, Spain
Walk leaders: George & Jill

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

Walk Description

Going towards Pego from the meeting point, take the first road on the right ‘Av de la Constitucio’. Walkdown this road which changes into Calle L’era until you reach a T-junction, go left here(carrer l’ embut)and take the first right(carrer de les Quintanes). Continue this road, passing 2 crossings, until you reach aT-junction( the last part of the road is a very narrow aisle), go right here.

You reach the main road ‘ Avenida de Denia’ Alcalali-Parcent. Across the road 10m to the left, starts a small path on the right side. Follow this path which crosses a riverbed. After 100m the path joins with a dirt-road coming from the right. Continue left.

After 70m you reach a Y-junction with another tarmac road coming from the left. Continue straight ahead and follow this road for 1km and ignore the 2 tarmac roads on the right-hand side. Here you walk through orchards of oranges, mandarins, and almonds.From here there 2 choicesA- Route for dry weather:

After 1km, about 15min, You reach a crossing with another tarmac road. Go right here towards the mountains and follow this road for 800m. The road start climbing slowly, changes to gravel and becomes slowly narrower.

After 700m you pass a house with an entry arch with chain on the left. Continue for 100m until you see the building on the right-hand side( last house on this road, completely fenced). Just before, there is a small path sharp left. Turn left here.

Continue on the path which winds slowly up to join the bigger path. Go right here at the junction.

Follow the path through the pine wood for 500m until you reach a T-junction. Go right here. On the way, you pass a house on the right-hand side and as the path widens there to a dirt-road. Enjoy the views of the Parcent valley and Parcent on the hill. At the right time in February several beautiful wild flowers are spotted here.

Continue this road now for 1km, ignore all paths to left and right and continue downhill until you reach the main road to Parcent. Cross the main road into the road ahead uphill into Parcent where you pass a blue house. Take the first small road on the left and continue this road until the T-junction. Here you go left and the first right into Calle de l’Era.

Follow the Calle L’era, you pass restaurant ‘Era’ and continue straight ahead. You pass Bar/restaurant “EL Progres”, (where you can have a coffee) and at the end of the road you are back at the main road Pego-Benidorm. Go left and 100m ahead back at the starting point on the left side.B- Route after wet weatherAfter par.3 on the main route:

After 1 Km about 15 min., you reach a crossing with another tarmac road. Go right here and follow the road for 600m, passing one turning on the right.

Take the second turning on the right. To the left is a fence with black plastic sheeting, and on the left ahead is a notice for ‘Mosquira Camping’. Turn before this sign.

Go up this tarmac/gravel road and after a short distance it bends left. Continue round the bend and very shortly turn right on to a gravel track.

The track is wide and level, keep on it ignoring any junctions. Eventually it turns right (at this turn there is a dog compound) and goes downhill.

After passing a finca (sofa outside) on the right a junction is reached. Turn left here.

This wide track will lead you back to the original route where you turn right towards Parcent.

Continue this road now, ignore all paths to left and right and continue downhill until you reach the main road to Parcent. Cross the main road into the road ahead uphill into Parcent where you pass a blue house. Take the first small road on the left and continue this road until the T-junction. Here you go left and the first right into Calle de l’Era.

Follow the Calle L’era, you pass restaurant ‘Era’ and continue straight ahead. You pass Bar/restaurant “EL Progres”, (where you can have a coffee) and at the end of the road you are back at the main road Pego-Benidorm. Go left and 100m ahead back at the starting point on the left side

IKEA & CONDOMINA SHOPPING CENTRE - MURCIA
2026-02-18 08:30 - 18:30 | Alicante
Trip Leaders: Jacqui Bayliss & Amanda Jordan

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

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

If you don’t wish to shop, you can take the tram which runs approximately every 15 minutes from the Shopping Mall into the centre of Murcia city.

Both shopping areas have something for everyone, so enjoy the day out with your friends and the U3A.

We will depart Moraira at 8:30. First stop will be Nueva Condomina followed by Ikea, where the coach will remain until 1pm. It will then do a changeover, giving you the choice of visiting both areas.

The coach will leave Ikea at 4pm, arriving at Condomina at approximately 4.15 to pick up the rest of the group. Please be there 10 mins before departure time.

This trip is available to U3A Members. Non-members can join here (10€). If the coach is not fully booked some places may be made available to non-members.

Jacqui Bayliss

travel-jacqui@u3amoraira-teulada.org

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PARCENT – Country Walk (Thur)
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:10 | Restaurant Tramonti, Carretera de Pego-Benidorm, 16, 03792 Parcent, Alicante, 03792, Spain

3:10 to Yuma
2026-02-23 18:00 - 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

In Arizona in the late 1800’s, infamous outlaw Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans (Christian Bale), struggling to survive on his drought-plagued ranch and desperate for money, volunteers to deliver him alive to the 3:10 to Yuma, a train that will take the killer to trial. On the trail, Evans and Wade, each from very different worlds, begin to earn each other’s grudging respect. But with Wade’s outfit ontheir trail – and dangers at every turn – the mission soon becomes a perilous journey where honour and loyalty clash with far-reaching consequences.

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JESUS POBRE - Marriot to the Woods west of Jesus Pobre (Tue)
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:10 | Marriott Hotel, Partida Alquería Ferrando, 6, 03749 Dénia, Alicante, 03749, Spain
Walk leaders: Mike & Val

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

Walk Description

Walk away from the driving range into the trees. The tarmac road narrows and ignore any side roads/paths.

On the left you reach a property with faded black iron railings, continue past these and round the left hand bend at the bottom of the hill.

Continue up this tarmac road (which steepens gradually) until reaching the road from Jesus Pobre. On the right is a house with painted fish on its wall.

Turn left towards Jesus Pobre. After 30m just past a house on the right, turn right down a steep hill recentlytarmaced.

As the hill begins to level out there is a small casita on the left and a gravel track. Take this track.AT THIS POINT IF YOU ARE NOT THAT AGILE A WALK LEADER WILL TAKE YOU ON AN ALTERNATIVE ROUTE.

The track continues for 50m before turning right. It then reaches a clearing with a low stone wall and a higherwall above. Take the route up to the higher wall and turn sharp right.

This section of the walk is along a narrow track with rises and falls through the terraces. We have marked theroute with blue spray paint.

After about 400m this narrow path meets a wider gravel path, turn slightly left along it and shortly the gravelpath meets the road. At this point we meet the walkers who have taken the easier route, and we turn right alongthe road.

After passing the road on the left that goes under the railway turn right up the hill (ignore the road immediatelyright with the “No Horses sign).

The road is steepish uphill but at the first right-hand bend turn left down a narrow road going downhill past some houses. At the end of this road (a dead end), turn right along a narrow track along a terrace.

The track comes out on the road near where you started! Turn left.

Just after the right hand bend, with the faded black railings of the house on the right, go left over the chain andfollow this path round the edge of the golf course, returning to the road 100m before the parking

JESUS POBRE - Marriot to the Woods west of Jesus Pobre (Thur)
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:10 | Marriott Hotel, Partida Alquería Ferrando, 6, 03749 Dénia, Alicante, 03749, Spain

BENISSA – Cemetery SENIJA COUNTRY LANES (Tue)
2026-03-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Carpark in front of the Benissa cemetery, Partida Canor, 24, 03720, Alacant, 03720
Walk leaders: Keith & Val

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

Walk Description

Walk back towards the motorway along Assagador de Canor and turn right at the T-junction into the rougher Cami de Valencia. Follow this road parallel with the motorway.

You will pass a green electricity building on your left and shortly afterwards you should turn sharp left onto a gravel track (the “motorway path” on the map). Soon this becomes a dirt track but it is wide enough for a car. It runs parallel to the AP7 and very close to it.

When you reach Tunnel N, turn right and walk through the short tunnel under the AP7. When you emerge at the other end, turn right and then sharp left to join (soon) a tarmac road (which I labeled as “Cami Tunnel N” on the map). Walk through this pleasant area to the T-junction.

Turn right onto “Cami Senija Nord” (my name) and walk up hill towards Senija. There are fields on either side. When you reach Senija (last stretch is steep), turn left into Av de Les Corts Valenciannes. Walk on to a triangular opening on the right. You now have a choice!Full walk – through Senija Town Centre

Turn right and enter the town. Then turn right again into Calle Virgen de los Desamparados.

Walk to the end and turn left and then left again. Walk down Calle Santisimso Cristo which soon becomes Calle de Santa Cruz. Continue to the end and turn left onto the main road (CV745).

Approx 100m on, turn left again back onto Av de Les Corts Valenciannes. Goto step 9 Walk down “Cami Senija Sud” and very soon you reach a junction. Here you have a choice!.

Shortcut – Avoid town centre, continue on Av de Les Corts Valenciannes and just before you reachthe main road (CV745), turn left into “Cami Senija Sud” (unsigned – my name).Both Choices.

Walk down “Cami Senija Sud” and very soon you reach a junction. Here you have a choice!Full Walk

Turn sharp left walk until you reach a T-junction with “Cami Senija Medio” (my name). Turn right and walk past Senija Cementeri. After passing a water treatment plant on the right, there is a wide concrete track on the right opposite a finca. Turn down this track (called “Cross Track” on the map).

This track leads back to “Cami Senija Sud”. Turn left onto “Cami Senija Sud”. Goto step 13 Both choices.

Shortcut – Bear right and continue down “Cami Senija Sud” until you reach the Tunnel S.Both Choices.

Walk to the motorway and through Tunnel S. On the other side, turn left and walk along “Motorway road Sud”. Follow it around a wide sweeping curve and then turn left to go under the AP7 Access road. This will lead you back to the junction with a traffic island. Turn left and walk along until you reach the right hand turn back to the cementeri and the car park.

BENISSA – Cemetery SENIJA COUNTRY LANES (Thur)
2026-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Carpark in front of the Benissa cemetery, Partida Canor, 24, 03720, Alacant, 03720

The Substance
2026-03-09 18:00 - 20:25 | Salón de Actos, Espai La Senieta, Ctra. Moraira a Calpe, 8, Moraira, Alicante, 03724, Spain
5:30pm doors open, for 6:00pm start (ends 8:25pm)

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

Fading actress Elisabeth Sparkle becomes distressed when her chauvinistic boss fires her from her aerobics show. She decides to inject herself with a mysterious black-market serum, a cell-replicating substance that promises a younger, better version of herself; still her, only better in every way. Whowouldn’t want to try the new product. What could possibly go wrong?

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TEULADA – Around Railway – N332 – Canor (Tue)
2026-03-10 09:00 - 10:00 | Teulada Poligono car park, Moraira, 03725, Alicante, 03725, Spain
Walk leaders: Richard & Linda

Meeting PointTeulada Poligono car park. GPS: 38°43’42.4″N 0°05’37.3″E Use View Venue Website below for precise location.Walking RouteDistance : 4,85 kmCamis and paths north and east of the N332.TerrainWalking SurfaceMostly tarmac roads. Small section of dirt/gravel path. Route crosses the N332 twice and the railway once.AscentMedium hill out of Teulada. Mostly flat.Directions to Meeting PointFrom Gata: Take N332 until you reach the roundabout outside Teulada.   Turn left and then immediately right into the commercial area.Entrance to the car park is stupidly positioned at the Teulada end wherecars leaving are most at risk!From Teulada: Drive to the bottom of the main dual carriageway.   Turn 1st right at both roundabouts and go under the railway line.   At the next roundabout, turn left, then sharp right into the car park (watchout for cars leaving the car park!).

Walk Description

There are very few road signs.    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.    You now have a choiceChoice 1: The Rural Route crossing the railway

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 there is a turning to the right which you should take.

Continue on up as the track becomes a narrower dirt path and arrives at the railway line.    To cross the line you must go left around the barrier on each side of the line.BEWARE OF TRAINS in both directions.

On the other side, the path first looks like a field but carry on straight for a few 100m with on your right the woods on an elevation, so stay close to the field edge.    After that it is much better and soon joins Camino de la Via which is a dirt road.    At the end of Camino de la Via, you should turn left into Calle de Valencia (NS).    Go to step 13.Choice 2: Rural Route avoids crossing the railway (except at the station)

Walk to the platform and cross the line to the other platform, leave the station and turn left.

Walk up Calle de Valencia (EW) for about 130m (to the 3rd zebra crossing from the station) until you see a narrow dirt path on the left up a slight mound.

Follow this dirt path to a clearing and turn left to descend a little, a choice of paths down, choose an easy one.    Turn right at the bottom and follow the path parallel with the railway.

The path then turns right and runs parallel with Camino de la Via. Soon you will be able to descend a small terrace (2m) to join Camino de la Via.    Care is needed for the descent.

At the end of Camino de la Via, you should turn left into Calle de Valencia (NS). Go to step 13.Choice 3: The Urban Route avoids crossing the railway (except at the station)

Walk to the platform and cross the line to the other platform, leave the station and turn left.

Walk approx 450m along Calle de Valencia (EW) uphill to the crossroad and turn left.Common Route

Walk up Calle de Valencia (NS) to the crest of the hill and then down the other side.    There are greatviews ahead and to both sides.    Continue along this road until you reach a junction.

Turn left into Cami Pontet de la Via and follow the road until it goes under the railway and emerges on the N332.    The Los Almendros garden centre is to your left.    Turn left and walk in front of the garden centre for about 100 metres until you are level with the turning on the other side of the N332.    With care, cross the N332 and go down the road opposite.

You are now on Cami de la Serra.    It is mostly orange groves to your left and rough ground on the lowerslopes of the hill to your right.    Ignore the roads to the right.

Continue on until you reach a crossroads.    Straight ahead is the road to El Canor Salones.    You should turn left onto Cami d’Assagador de Canor and walk down this road taking in the pleasant views.    Ignore all side turnings.    There are a few houses dotted along this road but mostly it is uncultivated land.

At the bottom of the hill, you will reach the large roundabout on the N332.    Follow the inner road on theright past a posh boat showrooms as it curves around and heads towards Benissa.

Walk past the Creu Roja Española and when you are level with Golf Med turn left to cross the N332.    At this point it is easier to cross the concrete gully that runs alongside the N332.    Carefully, cross the Benissa-bound lane to the sharp end of the central reservation and the cross the Gata-bound lane to the pavement beyond.    Turn left and walk past the Bertomeu electrical shop and bend right to return to the car park area.

There is a bar (El Poligono) on the right just past the fuel station and next to the Toyota dealer.
