From Albir, Benidorm & Calpe: Jalon & Caves of Skulls Tour From Calpe with Meeting Point at Suitopia
ID: GYG832652-O-1320989
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Discover the award-winning wine making region of Jalon in the Costa Blanca on a tour from Benidorm. Visit the Skulls Caves, believed to have been formed some 150 million years ago.
Explore the wine-making region of Jalon on a day trip from Albir, Benidorm or Calpe. Visit the award-winning wine region, see the almond trees in bloom, and visit the caves of Benidoleig also known at the "caves of Skulls".
Start your tour with a pickup close to your accommodation and head to the award-winning wine-making region of Jalon. Located in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains, Jalon is famous for its wines.
See the valley lined with almond trees and visit in February and March when the trees blossom, turning the valley into a sea of pink and white. On Saturdays, Jalon hosts one of the oldest and largest car boot sales of the Costa Blanca.
Spend 2 hours exploring the market and rummaging through the goods and antiques on sale. Next, head inland, passing through valleys of vineyards and orchards filled with almond and orange trees.
Arrive at the "caves of the skulls." These caves are believed to have been formed some 150 million years ago and have traces of life dating back to over 50,000 years ago. Enter the caves and explore the unique rock formations.
Highlights
- Discover the award-winning wine making region of Jalon in the Costa Blanca
- Explore the picturesque valley surrounded by mountains & lined with almond trees
- Visit the Skulls Caves, believed to have been formed some 150 million years ago
- Learn the history of the caves and the traces of life dating back 50,000 years
- Browse the goods and antiques on sale at the largest car boot sale of the Costa
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Jalon valley is especially beautiful in February and March when the almond trees blossom.
The caves of the "skulls" are believed to have been formed some 150 million years ago, with traces of life dating back over 50 thousand years.
On Saturdays, Jalon hosts one of the oldest and largest "rastros" (car boot sales) in the Costa, attracting many visitors.
Pickup will be from in front of the hotel
INCLUDED
- Entrance fee to the caves
- Transport by bus/coach
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
