Your retreat between the mountains and the sea. Nestled on a hill in the heart of the Marxuquera valley — a lush expanse of orange and mandarin orchards framed by mountains and the Mediterranean coast.
Breathe the fresh air of the valley and sleep under the stars
Welcome to Apartamento Milka — a unique property located on a hill in the scenic Marxuquera Valley, just minutes away from Gandía on Spain's Costa Blanca.
Nature starts right at your doorstep. With hiking trails beginning immediately behind the house and some of Spain's best climbing walls just around the corner, we are the ultimate destination for active travelers.
Relax in our private pool, enjoy a traditional dinner prepared on our large brick BBQ in the lush garden, and experience the peaceful Mediterranean mountain lifestyle.
World-Class Climbing
Steps away from the best climbing walls in Spain
Mountain Trails
Direct access to hiking paths right behind the house
Brick BBQ & Garden
Large garden with a traditional built-in grill
Private Pool
Fully renovated (Nov 2025) with new ceramics & colorful LED underwater lighting
Full Solar Roof
32 solar panels (10 kW) with 16 kW energy storage — eco-friendly & cost-efficient
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Choose Your Perfect Stay
Comfortable, fully-equipped apartments for an unforgettable holiday
Studio 4
Open-plan studio with a double bed and a fold-out sofa for 2 extra guests, separable by a room divider. Kitchen, bathroom, and a private terrace. Private outdoor table & gas grill among lush greenery, plus access to the garden BBQ.
Double Bed + Sofa BedKitchen1 Bathroom4 GuestsGas Grill WiFi A/C
Cozy studio with garden access and views of the orchard-filled valley. Ideal for those who enjoy outdoor dining by our brick BBQ with a mountain backdrop.
Comfortable apartment with easy access to the pool and garden. Enjoy the peaceful setting amid orange and mandarin groves with mountains and sea on the horizon.
Top-floor apartment with panoramic views over the valley of citrus orchards, mountains, and the Mediterranean coast. Breathtaking sunsets from your private terrace.
3 Bedrooms2 Bathrooms7 GuestsLarge KitchenLarge Terrace with View WiFi A/C
Three nearby climbing areas — Marxuquera, El Bovedón, and Xàtiva — for all levels and styles
Marxuquera (3 min), El Bovedón (7 min), and Xàtiva (45 min) give you three different climbing styles within easy reach — from technical slabs and long endurance lines to powerful overhangs on limestone.
Whether you want quick sessions close to home or a full-day trip to bigger sectors, this location keeps everything practical. After climbing, return for a swim and garden BBQ — the ideal climber's routine.
A climbing paradise near Gandía with nearly 200 routes from 4+ to 7c+! Enjoy varied terrain: from technical slabs to powerful overhangs with tufas and stalactites. Beautiful sea-and-mountain views make it an ideal full-day crag for both beginners and advanced climbers.
El Bovedón
Legendary climbing cave near Gandía with extreme overhangs and routes from 6a+ to 9a! Test your power on physical lines in a huge grotto, where some routes are among the hardest in Valencia province. Afternoon shade and fresh limestone make it perfect for climbers seeking a real challenge.
Peña Roja — Xàtiva
Compact crag with 25–50 routes from 5c to 7a on vertical slabs and walls! Pocketed limestone and positive holds offer technical climbing in a scenic setting. Short drive and varied terrain make it a great choice for intermediate climbers and family trips.
Costa Blanca is not only stunning beaches but also world-class via ferrata. Whether you're after serious exposure, long Tyrolean traverses, or a scenic vertical stroll, this region delivers. Apartamento Milka is your strategic basecamp — you're right in the heart of the action.
📍 Your Home Turf: Around Gandía
VF Gandía + Tirolina 120m
K2/K3
A local classic right on your doorstep. The route offers a brilliant mix of metal rungs and Tibetan bridges, with the standout highlight being the longest Tyrolean traverse in the Valencian Community at 120 metres. Well protected, ideal for a quick session after your morning coffee.
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VF Pas de Cabres
K2/K3
Just 20 minutes' drive from the apartment. A short but punchy route (approx. 45 min climbing) with a beautiful chimney and spectacular views stretching to the sea. An excellent choice for an afternoon reset.
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📍 The Vertical Playground: Benidorm & Calpe
VF del Ponoig
K4/K5
One of the most striking and vertical via ferratas in Alicante province. A truly athletic, heavily exposed wall on the "Sleeping Lion" massif. An epic adventure for experienced climbers, finishing with rappels.
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Ferrata Bernia Ridge
Ridge
More than a standard via ferrata — a spectacular, technical alpine ridge traverse along the sharp crest between Calpe and Jalón. Rappels, climbing sections and top coastal views. On a clear day you can see Ibiza.
A new, perfectly equipped installation near Relleu. A great value proposition for both newcomers and seasoned climbers. Comfortable descent and beautiful rock formation.
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📍 The Giants: Around Torrevieja
VF de Redován
K2/K5
The number one pick. The longest via ferrata in the region (280 m vertical). Seven suspension bridges, including a massive 35 m Tibetan bridge. Has an easier family variant plus an extremely strenuous section for experts.
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VF Callosa del Segura
K3/K5
Neighbour to Redován and one of the newest routes in the region. Split into two highly spectacular sections (K3 and K5), delivering a serious dose of adrenaline on giant suspension bridges.
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Via Ferrata
Location
Level
From Gandía
Drive time
Critical gear / info
VF Gandía + Tirolina
Gandía
K2/K3
5 km
11 min
Tyrollean requires your own pulley (tandem). Good to start.
VF Pas de Cabres
Tavernes de la Valldigna
K2/K3
25 km
20 min
Short and intense. Great for an afternoon warm-up.
VF Fuente Godalla
Enguera
K2/K3
63 km
50 min
Optional Tyrollean. Easy return.
VF Sella / Penya del Figueret
Sella (k. Benidorm)
K2/K3
65 km
55 min
Ideal entry-level. Easy walk-off to the car.
VF del Ponoig
Polop de la Marina
K4/K5
72 km
1 h
Own rope (min. 50 m) and rappel device required.
VF Los Fresnos
Quesa
K2/K3
75 km
1 h
Varied, fairly short, with bridges.
Bernia Ridge Ferrata
Sierra de Bernia
K4 / Grań
80 km
1 h 10 min
Alpine-style ridge. Often requires running belays.
VF del Chorrico
Tous
K1/K2
80 km
1 h
Warm-up or with kids only. Very mellow.
VF Callosa del Segura
Callosa del Segura
K3/K5
130 km
1 h 20 min
No escape once you commit to the K5 section. Long Tibetan bridges.
VF de Redován
Redován
K2/K5
135 km
1 h 30 min
Extreme sun in summer (south-facing). K5 variant is very strenuous.
VF La Mulatica
Andilla
K4
135 km
1 h 45 min
Very steep and physical, good endurance required.
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Local Hiking — Marxuquera & Sierra de Mondúver
12 trails · From easy coastal walks to challenging mountain ascents · All starting from the doorstep
The white trail from Apartamento Milka marks the start. Click any trail on the map or in the list below to explore it.
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Cycling — Costa Blanca Pro Training Roads
29 routes · Road, gravel, mountain biking & cycling · World Tour winter training ground
In winter (December–March), Costa Blanca becomes the de facto World Tour training HQ. Teams like INEOS Grenadiers, Soudal Quick-Step, UAE Team Emirates, and Visma-Lease a Bike choose this region for its stable weather and perfect climbing topography. Their base is usually in Calpe or Dénia, but training routes run right through Gandía’s backyard.
The iconic Coll de Rates (620 m) — a 6.5 km climb averaging 5.3% — is just 45 min drive from Apartamento Milka. Another classic is Port de Confrides, with the climb starting in Benilloba — 66 km / 56 min by car from the property.
☕ Pros also need to refuel carbs. Two spots are absolute classics where teams stop for espresso:
Velosol Cycling BarJalón / Xaló
Heart of the region. If you see 20 Pinarello Dogma F or S-Works Tarmac SL8 parked outside, INEOS or Quick-Step are on a break.
Musette CafeAlcalalí
The other popular rally point for pro teams and ambitious amateurs in the Marina Alta valleys.
🏔️ Mountain Biking — Sierra de Mondúver
The Sierra de Mondúver massif dominates the local landscape — All-Mountain character, summits up to 841 m. Singletrack routes start right from Marxuquera — no car needed, no transfer, just ride out the gate and climb.
Limestone surface, sea views from the summit, orange terraces on the way up. The riding feels like a blend of Mediterranean coastal trails and proper mountain terrain — rare for the region.
Trailforks — MondúverTrail map · All-Mountain
Interactive trail map centered on the Marxuquera area. Filter by difficulty, surface and activity type.
Gravel through orange orchards right from the gate — Marxuquera sits in the heart of the orchard belt, and dirt tracks fan out in every direction. From here you ride straight into the groves, no warm-up on asphalt needed.
Two Vías Verdes (converted railway trails) provide perfect gravel infrastructure:
Vía Verde de la SaforGandía → Lorcha · ~36 km
Former Gandía–Alcoi railway. Tunnels, orange grove cuttings, river valleys. Perfectly graded surface ideal for gravel bikes. Starts 15 min ride from the apartment.
Vía Verde del SerpisVillalonga → L'Orxa · ~6 km
Extension into the Serpis river gorge — wilder, with dramatic tunnels carved through rock. Links to the Racó del Duc route, one of the most spectacular greenways in Spain.
🚴 Climbs You Can Ride Straight From the Door
The existing road section focuses on Coll de Rates and Port de Confrides — great rides that require a car transfer. But two proper climbs start literally from the property:
Mondúver from Marxuquera~14 km · ↑750 m · Max 841 m
Ride out the gate and head towards the Sierra de Mondúver via the CV-675 and forest roads. Sustained gradients, limestone switchbacks, and panoramic sea views from the top. No car needed — you can start your climb directly from the property.
Gandía → Xàtiva (Inland Classic)~65 km return · ↑400 m · Castle finish
Flat valley road to the historic town of Xàtiva, crowned by one of Spain's most dramatic hilltop castles. The final kick up to Castell de Xàtiva is a proper climb reward. Perfect for those who want something beyond the coast.
🛠️ Cyclist Facilities at the Property
We know what matters when you travel with bikes. The apartment is set up as a proper cycling base:
🔒 Secure Bike Garage
Lockable garage where you can safely store your bikes overnight — no leaving carbon frames on a balcony.
🚿 Bike Wash Station
Outdoor hose and tap right by the garage. Clean off MTB mud or road grime before storing.
🔌 E-Bike Charging
Powered by our 10 kW rooftop solar array. Charge your e-bike batteries guilt-free with 100% renewable energy.
🏪 Bike Rental Nearby
Don't have your own bike? Several rental shops in Gandía offer road, gravel, and MTB bikes — delivered to the property on request.
🎥 Cycling in the Region
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Property For Sale
A unique chance to own a hillside gem with established rental revenue
Price655 000 EUR
Casa Milka — the villa together with its running rental business — is for sale: four independent apartments, ~10 years of operating history, 9.5/10 on Booking.com, solar + battery storage. Full details, photos, FAQ and the buyer process are on the dedicated page.
Natural BeautyA peaceful valley setting away from the city noise
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Events in Gandía
Events & Local Guide — Gandía
From cycling races and fire festivals to triathlons and beach parties. Stay at Apartamento Milka and enjoy every event with the comfort of your own kitchen and quiet retreat.
Setmana Ciclista Valenciana
February
UCI 2.Pro women's race. The perfect base for road fans — avoid the crowds and keep full control of your diet in your own kitchen.
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