Oltà mountain is a Natural Park in Calpe
The Oltà mountain Natural Park is a small mountain in the town of Calpe. From the top of the mountain there are impressive views of the Mediterranean, the coastal mountains of Alicante and the Peñón de Ifach.
The Oltà mountain has a large area with swings, a fountain and picnic tables. We can also find an area with barbecues, toilets and sinks. In turn, there is a large camping area.
It is perfect to spend one or several days with family and / or friends, enjoy nature and do some outdoor sports.
Routes
From the camping area, several routes begin along tracks and marked trails that allow you to climb to the top at 586m of altitude and about 10km of route.
Route Pinet
Camping Area – Water tank – Hermitage – El Pinet – Hermitage – Camping Area
Time: approximately 2 hours.
This route is suitable for all ages, but in the Pinet area it is a bit more stony and makes the path a bit more difficult.
Circular Route
Camping Area – Water tank – Hermitage – Crossing – Cima de La Mola – Crossing – Corralet – Top of Oltà – Corralet – Barranc de La Mola – Pou de La Mola – Pedrera de La Mola – Pasa de La Canal – Camping Area .
Time: 4 hours and 30 minutes approximately.
It is not a route for all ages, since there are stony trails that make the path more difficult.
Hermitage Route
Camping Area – Water tank – Hermitage – Camping area.
Time: approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
This route is suitable for all ages, it is a wide and easy path to do.
Spectacular views from the Oltà mountain
As we go up, the views change, but they are still impressive and we can see the other mountains in the Alicante area such as the Sierra of Bernia and Sierra Gelada.
In the Ermita area there are spectacular views of Calpe. It was renovated in 2002 and they added a small area with shaded picnic tables and bathrooms.
It is advisable to bring water, food, suitable clothing and a cap.
If you want more information about the routes, you can consult this map of the routes of the Oltà mountain.
Recreational and Camping Zone Map
In the following map you can easily locate the camping area and the recreational area of the Oltà mountain.
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