Marina Alta (Alicante) - Adapted Natural Areas

La Marina Alta (Alicante) will become the leader of the Mediterranean region in tourism of natural areas suitable for people with disabilities ....

La Marina Alta (Alicante) will become the leader of the Mediterranean region in tourism of natural areas suitable for people with disabilities. The Government is working on a project to harness the tourism potential of a region that, according to official data, receives more than six million visitors a year.

The idea is to create a network of themed routes suitable for people with disabilities can enjoy the countryside. Thus, in the Montgo Natural Park, one of the largest protected areas in the region, four itineraries are enabled.

One will be the tour Camí de Dénia between the Colony and the Cova del Camell, suitable for those wishing to explore the different species of Montgo. Another route, between Torre del Gerro and Molinos de la Plana de San Jeronimo, Xàbia combines botanical values and cultural elements. In third place was immersed in the architectural heritage of recreational area of windmills. The last of the routes between the port of Javea and the Cabo de San Antonio, noted for his landscapes and coastal ecosystems.

In all these routes will be implemented wooden platforms so that the paths are accessible, adapted viewpoints for visitors to enjoy the panoramic and tactile elements are enabled by the system 'braille' for people with visual impairments can distinguish natural elements.

Also expected to incorporate security features, mainly ropes and barriers, to make walking in the right conditions and infrastructure adapted to promote navigation.


The itineraries are designed based on three axes: they are tailored to the needs of people with disabilities, who have a low level of difficulty, especially in forest areas, which are characterized by their high ecological value visual. Another factor considered was the combination of terrestrial, coastal and submarines.

Also in another of the natural parks of the Marina Alta, the Marsh of Pego-Oliva, Consell strategy proposed routes and Racons Bullent rivers. The objective of this enclave is that by suitable boats, be possible to navigate these rivers that separate the marsh from the sea. This proposal is complemented with tourism linked to bird watching and educational itineraries for the marsh, which would explain to visitors the significance of the landscapes of rice.

Another project they are working from the Social Welfare Department is to ensure that the marinas of Marina Alta include sailing courses for people with disabilities.