COSTA VERTICAL

Costa Vertical - The outdoor specialist for rock climbing, walking and more in Spain's Costa Blanca

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[:en]RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLIMBING IN GUADALEST, COSTA BLANCA, SPAIN[:de]HINWEISE FÜR KLETTERER IN GUADALEST, COSTA BLANCA, SPANIEN[:]

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLIMBING IN GUADALEST

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Together with Miguel Ángel Bravo the owner of “El Refu Escalada en Guadalest“ we publish the following “Recommendations For Climbing In Guadalest”:

Always wear a helmet while climbing in all sectors in Guadalest. The limestone is quite soft in Guadalest. Rock falls and loose holds are quite common.

Don’t toprope through the existing lower-offs. Use your  own gear– quickdraws, screw gate…

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[:en]Sport Climbing in Guadalest - Background[:de]Sportklettern in Guadalest - Die aktuelle Situation[:]

[:en]Sport Climbing in Guadalest – Background[:de]Sportklettern in Guadalest – Die aktuelle Situation[:]

[:en]RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLIMBING IN GUADALEST, COSTA BLANCA, SPAIN

The climbing history of Guadalest started more than 40 years ago. However, like the climbing world changed during the years, Guadalest as well did. From a small crag for trad lovers to one of the most visited climbing areas here in the Costa Blanca.

Nowadays, it’s popularity is as well its curse (if you don’t want to read the…

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Ein "Pfälzer" im sonnigen Kalk. / A "Palatine" from Germany in sunny limestone. - "Rowland's Magical Mystery Tour". (at Sierra De Toix)

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Learning how to "fall" properly is crucial if you like to push your grade in climbing. Our client Matthew starts to "fall" properly during his last day on our "Introduction to Sport Climbing" course. #costavertical #climbing #climbingcostablanca #klettern #kletterurlaub #costablanca #sportclimbing #rockclimbing #leadclimbing #sharpend #climbingfall #learntofall #kletternlernen #spain🇪🇸 (at Costa Vertical)

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[:en]"La Moleta", Sella - New updated Topo[:de]"La Moleta", Sella - Aktualisiertes Topo[:]

"La Moleta", Sella - New updated Topo"

[:en]We’ve finally finished the new topo for the climbing here at “La Moleta”, Sella.

Enjoy the topo and the climbing up here. The paper version is available in the climbing shop “La Gruta” in La Nucia or for a small contribution to our bolt fund here at “La Moleta”.

The topo is available in English, German and Spanish.

Please, download the topo for free here: “LA MOLETA – TOPO – NOVEMBER 2016“[:…

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#workingintherain It's a #rainyday here in the #costablanca. Despite of the rain we'd got two days out with our friends from @thedownhillbike and #theorangehouse. #sella #cycling #climbing #walking #rainbow #rainandsun (at Costa Blanca, Spain)

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My office today in 1.558 m on the Sierra Aitana. #costablanca #walkingcostablanca #walking #wandern #visitspain #lovemyjob #officeview @costablancaorg (at Sierra De Aitana)

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Beautiful walk today. Tried "comuna" and "marcoma" almonds, saw a family of Barbary Sheep and a few feral goats on a mountain cliff. Next walk up the Aitana on Thursday. Come with us to discover Costa Blanca's mountains. #costablancaorg #lovemyjob #greatdayout #walkingcostablanca #walking #wandern #visitspain #olives #costavertical #costablanca (at Polop de la Marina)

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"El Oso y el #madroño" - The bear and the strawberry tree form the coat of arms of Spain's capital #madrid. Try the fruit of the strawberry tree on our guided walks through the Costa Blanca. / Der Bär und der Erdbeerbaum sind die Wahrzeichen von Spanien's Hauptstadt #madrid. Probier die Früchte des Erdbeerbaums auf Deinen Wanderungen durch die Costa Blanca. #costablanca #puigcampana #finestrat_turismo #costablancaorg #lovemyjob #greatdayout #walkingcostablanca #walking #wandern #visitspain (at Puig Campana.finestrat)

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Topo Update - "La Moleta"

[:en]We are currently updating the topo for Sella’s area “La Moleta”. Shortly, you’ll be able to download it from our site or buy the paper version of the topo for 1 € for the whole area at our home base at “El Collao”. Before the whole topo will be published we release the last sector “Trad Buttress” today with two trad routs and three sport routes in the lower grades.

Enjoy climbing them and…

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Walking season has started here in the Costa Blanca. Come and visit Costa Blanca's mountain ranges on our day walks and walking holidays. Here our walking dates for October & November. Contact us for bookings and / or your tailored walking holiday in the Costa Blanca!

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"Pilota Valenciana" at the end of the "Fiestas" - Mixed teams of the best players in the Valencian community played in the "Cathedral of Pilota" to honour "Álvaro de Tibi" - one of Sella's best players "a llargues" - who died way too young this year. Sella is an impressive little mountain village. Find out more about the village during our guided walks. Furthermore, we're based just 4 kilometres away in the biggest climbing area of the Costa Blanca. #álvarodetibi #pilota #pilotavalenciana #sella #tibi #costablanca #walking #climbing #walkingcostablanca #climbingcostablanca #escalada #kletterurlaub #klettern #wandern (at Ajuntament Sella)

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#lovemyjob View from today's office. Nice day climbing with a school from London while working for #theorangehouse. #climbing #climbingcostablanca #klettern #kletterurlaub #costablanca #lovespain #rockclimbing #officeview (at Morro De Toix)

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The #CostaBlanca offers a broad network of walking trails. Come with us to discover Costa Blanca's inland while #walking through fertile valleys and beautiful mountain scenery. You could even spot #Ibiza in the distance on some of the walks. #costablancaorg #walkingcostablanca #costablancamountainwalkers #benidorm #sella #benimantell #finestrat_turismo #finestrat #wandern #lovespain #spain🇪🇸 (at Benimantell)

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Gym to Crag Handbook: 36 Tips from the Pros

We reached out to climbers of all stripes for tips on how we can all make the crag a better place.

Climbing outdoors is fun!

Help to make the crag a better place by respecting your environment and nature. Don't leave a trace.

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Great day out on Relleu's Via Ferrata with a wedding party from Switzerland. #costablanca #viaferrata #costavertical #relleu #viaferrataespaña #klettersteig #costablancaorg #lovemyjob #greatdayout #outdooradventures #puigcampana (at Relleu, Valenciana, Spain)

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Being on the sharp end of the rope is exciting. During our sport and trad climbing courses you learn how to belay a leading climber, how to clip bolts and/or to place gear correctly and how to come back down safely. And, last but not least, you will lead your first routes outdoors. Climb safe! #climbsafe #costablanca #costavertical #sportclimbing #rockclimbing #leadclimbing #sharpend #climbingcostablanca #climbingspain #klettern #kletternoutdoor #kletterurlaub (at Costa Vertical)