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L'Albergue del Serpis, where time stands still and forces you to disconnect

May 22 from 2014 - 00: 00

The mountains of Alicante, we have this treasure so close, hiding places, people and stories that are worth knowing and that many of us ignore. Its natural wealth is one of the biggest attractions of the province, which has in its northern part charming places no need to look further.

Surroundings of the Serpis - Passeres

The surroundings of the Serpis river are a clear example of that natural wealth. As it passes through the small town of L'Orxa, whose history is closely linked to papermaking, the landscape turns green and rich, and opens the door to the realization of a multitude of outdoor activities ranging from hiking to bicycle touring, orientation circuits or caving.

L'Albergue del Serpis

L'Albergue del Serpis, on the outskirts of L'Orxa and managed by Tururac, it offers all these possibilities and also complements its offer with a local equipped for self-catering and a restaurant with local cuisine whose menu is constantly renewed.

With a capacity for 28 people in four rooms, the hostel was completely renovated in 2009, and has also become the 1º BTT Center of Valencia.

Enter through the door is to feel immediately at home, because the kindness of Quino and joy of the dog Tatxeta facilitate, within seconds, the adaptation of anyone entering the hostel.

L'Albergue del Serpis is prepared to receive lovers of all kinds of sports, offering them a common area to relax next to the dining room and check that there, time stops and the rush disappears.

From the rooms, the view of L'Orxa, on the left, and Benicadell on the right, allow us to get an idea of ​​the grandeur of the surroundings of the hostel and what awaits us when we carry out the activities that Tururac organizes.

1º BTT Center of Valencia

L'Albergue del Serpis became the first BTT Center of the Valencian Community, a point of information and assistance to the cyclist where they can find a total of more than 250 kilometers on marked routes and classified according to their difficulty.

Hostel Serpis - BTT Center Valencia 02

Cyclists can go to the center but not staying at the hostel, as the information service is free. There they can get flat routes and information about other BTT Centers in the Region.

L'Albergue del Serpis also has an area to store bicycles while they are not in use, protected from the weather and in a safe place. In the storage house there is also a space for the repair of bicycles.

Greenway

Beginning with the old L'Orxa train station on the route that linked Alcoy and Gandía, this green Way It runs parallel to the Serpis and is suitable for walking or cycling. From that point you can see very close the remains of the castle Perpuxent, dated between the XNUMXth and XNUMXth centuries and which crowns a huge rock in a unique way next to the Sierra de la Solana.

Serpis surroundings - Templar Castle

With a length of approximately 20 kilometers round trip, the green route connects L'Orxa with Villalonga and passes through picturesque places such as the light factory or the river's waterfalls, and several of the tunnels are traveled along the way built for the passage of the railroad.

Along the way you can see fishing areas defined with or without death, fans of this sport to protect wildlife respect of Serpis. In that same route you can be seen as evidence of past water tanks or railroad booths combined with species such as trout, owls and wild ducks.

Orienteering circuits

Maps in hand, GPS, a compass and your instincts. That's what it takes to participate in orientation circitos, suitable for the whole family, which aim to reach the first marking destination.

This is one of the most popular activities, both for families and groups of friends, for being fun and affordable for all audiences, regardless of their physical preparation.

Children's activities at the hostel

The exterior of the hostel is a paradise for children, with a climbing wall that allows them to practice climbing, flying fox or network access to the top of the tower climbing wall.

Active tourism Tururac

Browse these parts is in itself an experience, but if you realize it also accompanied by an expert on the area, as Nando, Tururac, becomes a lesson in nature and history do not you ever get tired.

A bit to eat at the restaurant

After performing all these activities, the body asks to replenish forces, and the hostel's restaurant has the right recipe for every occasion.

Its kitchen, managed by Joan, stands out for using products from the ground, from delicious cherries of the Vall to make the breakfast jam to the juicier sausages, perfect for a sandwich at lunch.

Albergue del Serpis - Breakfast

Seasonal fruits and vegetables bought from farmers in the area, goat's cheese that grazes in the surroundings and natural aromas like rosemary or thyme, which also serve as infusions. An authentic cuisine delight in which innovation is combined with more traditional dishes.

Enjoy, discover, know, rest, disconnect, eat ... unique experiences that are lived in l'Albergue del Serpis and that make the visit a complete experience from when you arrive until you return home.

Thanks to the Tururac team and the L'Albergue del Serpis team for their treatment during the 24 hours that part of this team lived with them and that allowed us to value even more what we have around us, also doing it in a fun and fun way. didactic, recommended 100%.

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Comments
  1. Fernando Sendra says:

    Thank you Susana !!!
    Happy to meet you !!!

  2. Susana says:

    I have known this Sunday, the beautiful route, the food very good and the treatment unsurpassed !!!
    We will be back!

  3. Fernando Sendra says:

    Thanks for this great report and for your patience !!!
    Tight hug !!!


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