Discover the best hiking trails and charming places to enjoy the fall season.
With the arrival of Autumn, mountain and nature lovers prepare their hiking gear to go out and enjoy walks in the shelter of beautiful deciduous forests and natural spaces that exude the smell of wet earth and fallen leaves.
The skies turn deep blue, dotted with moving clouds, saturated hues and often spectacular twilights. And, of course, we can contemplate one of the greatest attractions of autumn: the change of color in the deciduous trees.
In this article we have compiled the best hiking trails and natural areas to enjoy the magic of autumn in the province of Alicante. Will you join us to discover them? Welcome, Autumn!
9 Charming Routes and Places in Autumn in Alicante
Although in the province of Alicante we do not have large deciduous forests, we can find small strongholds where we can enjoy the colors, aromas and sensations of the autumn season, as well as try to immortalize beautiful autumn images with our camera or smartphone.
The most suitable dates to enjoy the unique autumn coloration in Alicante usually coincide with the end of October and beginning of November, although each year may vary slightly depending on the weather.
And now, let’s discover the best autumn routes in Alicante, keep reading!
1. Font Roja Natural Park
Near Alcoi we find one of the natural areas par excellence of the province. When autumn arrives, the shade of the Sierra del Menejador is tinged with subtle touches of autumn. Personally, I recommend taking the path of the Carboneras, which leads from the Pla de la Mina to the top of Menejador, entering the forest. If you choose a day with fog and rain, you will enjoy the Enchanted Forest in its maximum splendor…
If you are planning to discover the magic of Alcoy, Hostal Savoy is your ideal starting point. This central and traditional accommodation is located less than 5 minutes’ walk from Plaça d’Espanya, the city’s nerve center. With comfortable rooms, unparalleled service and affordable rates, Savoy is the perfect choice for travelers looking for a genuine experience: more than a tourist, you will be part of the family.
In addition to the main accommodation, there are 2 independent apartments: Casa Severina and Casa Martina, with capacity for 4 people each. Ideal for families, couples and cycling tourism lovers.
Don’t miss its restaurant and its different spaces, such as La Cava, La Terraza or El Solar, great to celebrate from intimate meetings to large events.
2. The Preventori de Alcoi
The second of the autumn locations in the area of Alcoi is El Preventori. One of the gateways to the
3. El Molinar de Alcoi
The third of the autumn locations in the area of Alcoi is the place of El Molinar. A very simple route allows us to visit the main spring that has supplied the city since 1421, in addition to the old industrial complex, dating from the eighteenth century, a sign of the great economic development that made this inland capital at the forefront of the industrial revolution in the province of Alicante.
4. The source of the Vinalopó
Located between the provinces of Alicante and Valencia, this place has all the necessary ingredients to capture the magic of autumn: deciduous trees, and the course of a river, in this case the Vinalopó, whose source we find in the so-called Font de la Coveta. Nearby we can also enjoy the colors of autumn in the camping area of Molí l’Ombría and its surroundings, very close to Banyeres.
5. The Serpis Greenway
The stretch of the old railway line between L’Orxa and Villalonga, which runs parallel to the Serpis River, offers us small corners in which to capture the essence of autumn. Unlike the previous proposals, here we are dealing with “isolated spots” of autumn colors, so we will have to walk more. On the way to L’Orxa, we pass through the
6. El Molí del Salt, Benilloba
In the town of Benilloba (very close to Alcoi), we find this natural spot where the Penàguila River (or Frainos River) has carved a narrow gorge in the limestone rock, where the water rushes in a 20-meter high waterfall. In 1760 a
7. The Molí l’Ombria, Banyeres de Mariola
In the upper stretch of the Vinalopó River, near its source at the Font de la Coveta (Bocairent), we find this natural landscape of great beauty, where tall poplars, willows and poplars are the protagonists. Next to the old paper mill of the eighteenth century,
8. The Eight Villages of the Vall de Gallinera
Although March is usually considered the best time of the year to visit the Vall de Gallinera, the truth is that autumn is also a fantastic time to walk in this beautiful valley in the interior of the Marina Alta. In October and November, the leaves of the cherry trees that cover the slopes of the Serra Foradà turn a
9. The Racó Sant Bonaventura, Alcoi
Finally, and also in Alcoi, we find this beautiful natural corner, straddling the natural parks of the Font Roja and Serra de Mariola. A great option to contemplate the colors of autumn in a natural environment of great beauty: large deciduous trees accompany the course of the Polop River in its upper section. Small waterfalls and pools give way to the place known as Els Canalons, also a must-see, although in this case without autumn colors. From Alcoi we can reach Racó Sant Bonaventura partially following the route of the greenway, and passing by the emblematic Pont de les Set Llunes.
Article originally published in LinkAlicante.com in August 2014, and updated in October 2025.
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