El Cau

A popular circular route leading up and along a low lying ridge with extensive views down to the coast and inland to the local mountains with return down the eastern flank.

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The grade of this walk is MS/C/Scr, which means
MS – Moderately Strenuous: Up to 600 metres ascent and/or no more than 15 km in length with some rough going taken at a reasonable pace.
C – More than half the route on rough ground.
Scr – Scrambling: This implies the need for handholds to ascend steep rock pitches with a sense of exposure to vertigo and where a slip could lead to a serious accident.

Nearest town	Benissa
Directions to start	From N332 Calpe to Benissa at south side of Benissa take turn to Jalon (CV750), near km 10 on layby at LHS near info sign for Benissa Municipal Tennis, Padel and Piscina
Start point (Lat/Long)	38.723557, 0.027748 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	12.00
Ascent (metres)	580
Walking time (hours)	3.75
Total time (hours)	4.75
Recommendations or Restrictions	Includes a short downhill section on loose ,rocky terrain