Graham, Damien, Derek, Euan, Ivor, Michael, Nic, Niv and I are just back from a few days in Spain climbing on the Costa Blanca and celebrating Graham’s upcoming wedding. On Tuesday we climbed at Sella, mostly in the Techo del Rino area.
![Derek warming up on Pequnecos II at Sella](http://www.climbnow.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1014347CN1-250x333.jpg)
On Wednesday Euan and Graham climbed Direct de UBSA and Derek, Ivor and I climbed Via Valencianos with the upper corner pitches of Polvos Magicos. Both these lines are on the impressive and atmospheric Penon d’Ifach near Calpe and give 8 to 10 pitches of climbing. The routes have some bolts and fixed gear, but a light rack and some cord for threads are definitely worth taking. The crux pitch of Via Valencianos is very polished and not a soft touch for the grade.
![Euan on Direct de UBSA](http://www.climbnow.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1014350CN2-250x333.jpg)
Meanwhile Damien, Michael, Nic and Niv headed to Toix, again near Calpe, for some routes and deep water soloing.
![Derek on the upper corner of Polvos Magicos](http://www.climbnow.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1014354CN3-250x187.jpg)
An very good, if short, trip in excellent company. Euan will put some photos on Facebook when he gets the opportunity.
![Ivor on the summit ridge of Penon d'Ifach with Calpe a long way below](http://www.climbnow.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/P1014360CN4-250x333.jpg)