Spain has been experiencing a particularly rainy period this has us snatching at the fine ones when we can.
It makes it a little difficult to plan some of the trad routes or longer approaches, a lot more days are spent in Sella and Guadalest sport climbing.

Climbing at Serra Gelda

When we do get a break in the weather patterns Robin and I do two routes at Serra Gelda national. Traditional sandstone sea cliff climbing nearby the beaches of Benidorm.
Both routes use the same bottom pitches which are a little scrappy with some loose rock but the upper pitches are worth it, tough sandstone with lots of pockets and super friction plus a beautiful day out by the sea.

Robin on the Serra Gelda sandstone.

Our first route in the Citadel sector did have me climbing the upper corner crack in gusty winds but on our return we made sure to check the wind direction and speed.

Getting a little high from a bit of trad climbing we make our way inland again to Puig Campana and try route Diedros Magicos.
With an early start for the hour walk in we are the first on our route and Robin makes short work of the all the pitches.
With beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and out to sea in the distance makes our route a worth while day out.

Early morning light on Puig Campana.

Calpe was an area we didn't really explore so we drive back for a route in the Penon d'Iflach national park classic line 'via Costa Blanca' on a glorious sunny day.
Parking by the harbor means we can get a early start and be the first on our route. This pays off and though there are other teams around us no one is on our route which means we can take our time on the challenge ahead.

Robin tackling the pitch 5 of Costa Blanca

Looking out to sea and the circling sea gulls makes this a beautiful places to climb. Robin pushes hard on the more difficult pitches and really digs deep on the 6c pitch.
We feel the sense of accomplishment topping out and are greeted by a curious, hungry cat at the top he happily eats some of my sandwich.

Climbing at Penon de Ifach Calpe