Spanish Steps III

THE trek from Cala de Finestrat to Villajoyosa is enjoyable in its own right, but also has a fair bit of historical interest.

Known as the Colada de la Costa, the route was originally a livestock trail, which makes for easy walking for most of the way between the two towns

Old terracing is evidence of farming in harder times

Abandoned farmhouse

Cacti have no complaints about the quality of the soil

Old military barracks, a forward post for anti-smuggling patrols in Franco's times