Guadalest:(1 hour 15 minutes by Car)

This pretty village is set in the mountains but it can get very busy during the tourist season. It has spectacular views, a beautiful blue lake/reservoir, history & now it even has a solar powered boat giving quiet rides on the lake. There are so many photo opportunities thank goodness for digital cameras so you won't run out of film!!

The Solar Powered Boat (Barca Solar) can be found by going out of the village in the direction of Callosa. About 1k along the road follow the left-hand turn that says Embalsa then a further 2k and you will see the sign for Barca Solar.

We couldn't find a timetable for the boat but it seems to leave on the hour (not guaranteed). The journey round the lake lasts about 50 minutes and costs 5Euros per person (summer 2009).

I have since found this site which has more information about the boat on it.

Beautiful blue lake and the dam at Guadalest

Looking up to Guadalest from the lake

The boat ride takes you right round the edge of the lake and we saw birds darting around catching food. If you look up you will see Guadalest from an angle that most people don't usually see it from.