Morro Blau, Barranco Negra circuit

A demanding ascent up a woodland path to reach a fire watchtower, then a stroll around a track to reach a descending path alongside a barranco with extensive and interesting views and return through fruit terraces.

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The grade of this walk is VS/B, which means
VS – Very Strenuous: More than 800 metres ascent and/or more than 20km in length with steep, loose or heavily vegetated sections.
B – Less than half the route on rough ground.

Nearest town	Callosa D’En Sarria
Directions to start	From Altea direction at main roundabout in Callosa d’En Sarria take 2nd street on R (Avinguda Jaume1) then R fork in front of Banco Santander (not a bank now) -go up hill then downhill, cross a junction and turn up Calle D’en Sarria – continue for 2.7kms on narrow surfaced road (pass Urb. Almedia at RHS) and follow to park near a concrete casita.
Start point (Lat/Long)	38.672417, -0.134233 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab)
Length (km)	12.50
Ascent (metres)	900
Walking time (hours)	3.75
Total time (hours)	5
Recommendations or Restrictions	An early demanding ascent