Costa Blanca Walking Weather

Further information about Walkabout Walking Holidays in Spain; Winter 2009 – 2010

The Weather
If you want a walking holiday in winter or you want a break away from the typical British winter come to Spain. The Costa Blanca of Valencia has the mildest warmest sunniest winter climate in Europe.

The Met. office is predicting that this winter in the UK will be milder and warmer than last year; although wetter!! It says it is 66% certain that this will be the case. (Note the accuracy of summer forecasts lags way behind the accuracy of winter forecasts as far less research has been done into summer forecasts, so the Met. office is confident about their forecast for winter 2009 -2010).

The statistics for the winter months below speak for themselves (for an up to date forecast for the region in which we will be walking please click on the following link which will take you to the BBC's own 5-day forecast - http://news.bbc.co.uk/weather/forecast/190):
Average RAINFALL figures in mm. per month. Costa Blanca compared with Birmingham (bearing in mind that is middle England. It's much wetter in Wales and the Lakes)

Average SUNSHINE hours per day Costa Blanca compared with Birmingham (bearing in mind that is middle England. It is much less sunny in cloudy western and upland areas)

Average maximum monthly TEMPERATURE Costa Blanca compared with Birmingham

The Costa Blanca is an ideal venue for walking in winter
The weather is warmer, drier and sunnier from November, through to April than anywhere else in Europe. The walking is superb and there are lots of interesting places to visit.

We will be based in Benidorm which is conveniently situated for walking in the "The Sierras of the Marinas" and countryside of the Costa Blanca, and also has easy access to Alicante airport. We use three star hotel accommodation which can offer single en suite rooms for people who want their own room. The hotel has a swimming pool, and offers the option of evening entertainment. Most of the life and history of the former kingdom of Valencia is on the coast and Benidorm is an attractive and interesting town full of life, even outside the tourist season, a place of vivid contrasts and unique interest. In contrast the mountains and the countryside are quiet with just a few small towns and villages on the fringes.

Walkabout Walking Holidays – The Price and Accommodation
Our website standard price is £675 which includes 7nights half board, twin room hotel accommodation (single rooms available at a supplement of £12 per night) a six day programme of guided walking. There is a £25 discount for bookings made before November 28th (The price does not include flights or other transport.) Our walking groups are led by and have the services of experienced leaders who know the area well.

For more information click Spain – Costa Blanca and you’ll find a sample programme and information about the Costa Blanca. Click Walkabout Walking Club for information about the club.