Puig Campana (ˈputʃ kamˈpana, literarally translated in English

English language

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 as Bell Hill) is a mountain forming part of the Prebaetic System

Prebaetic System

The Prebaetic System is a system of mountain ranges that forms the northernmost prolongation of the Baetic System in the southern Iberian Peninsula...

 in the southeast of Spain

Spain

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. With an altitude of 1406 metres (4,613 ft), it is the second highest peak in the province of Alicante. Puig Campana is located in the municipality of Finestrat

Finestrat

Finestrat is a municipality in the comarca of Marina Baixa, Alicante in the Valencian Community, Spain.-Geography:Finestrat is only 8 minutes from Benidorm and from Alicante International Airport. Accessed by road via the motorway AP-7 and exit 65-A, from where a local road connects to the town....

 only 10 km (6 mi) from the Mediterranean

Mediterranean Sea

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 coast. From the base of the mountain it may seem that there is only one peak, but in fact there are two, the taller of which is not easily visible from the base of the mountain.

Ascent

The mountain may be ascended by a number of different paths, several of which converge before heading to the peak. Maps are available at the tourism office in downtown Finestrat, and there is also a small module at the trailhead at the edge of Finestrat with some information. However, the trail, which in many places is hardly more than a narrow footpath, is very badly marked, with small, faded painted symbols here and there on rocks along the way. In addition, the local landscape consists of steep slopes with much loose rock and tall scrub brush and trees, and as a result it is easy to get disoriented. Therefore, it is highly advisable to speak to the tourist office and/or the module first, and let them know you are going. Locals report of numerous tourists getting lost and having to be rescued. Take water, food, and cell phone. No services along the way. From Finestrat, hike time to the summit is reported as from 5 to 8 hours roundtrip. Hike time on the circuit around the mountain´s base without ascending to the summit is reported as from 4 to 5 hours.

See also

• Mountains of the Valencian Community
• Aitana
  Aitana
  Aitana is a mountain massif that is part of Prebaetic System in the eastern end of Iberian Peninsula. Administratively, the mountainous area is located in the Marina Baixa, Alcoià and Comtat comarcas in the northern part of Alicante province, Valencian Community, Spain...
  
   (1,559 m), the highest mountain of Alicante province.

External links

• Finestrat on foot - Hiking guide. Finestrat municipality. 10-15-2008