Labyrinth, Tapena House

Parks and Nature

This space has more than 8 hectares. It is located in the municipality of Onil, in the L’alcoià region, at the foot of the Onil mountain range. It is, without a doubt, one of the most complete in the entire provincial network, due to the number and quality of its facilities and the natural environment. In it we can visit and get to know four different areas, representative in turn of traditional environments of the province of Alicante, which allow us, in a single space, to get an idea of ​​the natural wealth and diversity of our province. There is an agricultural area, in which some traditional Alicante crops are shown, such as the almond and olive tree, along with species of fruit trees, also present in Alicante (such as the cherry tree) and an orchard, with typical species of the different times of the year . A small greenhouse completes this space. Welcome to Casa Tápena The Mediterranean Garden, a leisure area where you can stroll or rest among native garden species, listening to the sound of the water. A wetland, which takes advantage of the spring or "mine" of water to create a small naturalized pond in which to observe aquatic species. Finally, on the other side of the road, a small Aleppo pine forest, so typical in our province, through which you can walk and relax. These recreated environments are joined by the presence of some examples of monumental trees (centenary), especially some pines, holm oaks and a strawberry tree. The latter is one of the largest in the province equipment Casa Tápena has a wide range of leisure activities. Parking: with spaces reserved for the disabled Recreation area: equipped with all the necessary facilities: pinic tables, barbecues, fountains, children's games, sinks and toilets. (see schedule later) Kiosk-bar: open every weekend and holidays. If you want to make any questions, reservations or opening on different days, you can call: 630 64 30 18 Vegetable labyrinth: one of the largest in Spain, which can be visited free of charge. (See schedule below) Casa Tápena: building in which the Alicante Natura offices are located and in which there is a classroom and exhibition area for environmental education activities. Among them it has a didactic beehive, where you can see the work and life of these interesting insects. Activities This natural space is mainly dedicated to recreational use, the facilities being open: toilets, barbecues, kiosk-bar on weekends and holidays (although the tables in the recreational area can be used freely throughout the year), with the following hours. Schedule - Winter: from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. - Summer: from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Barbecue service The barbecues open at the same hours as the area, although their opening depends on the level of risk of forest fire that exists, which is decreed by the Generalitat Valenciana. If this is extreme (level 3) or extraordinary, they cannot be opened, and may even be closed without prior notice if so decreed. To find out the level of emergency, the website www.112cv.gva.es/incendios-forestales can be consulted. Vegetable maze A must-see, this 7,056 m2 labyrinth will allow us to have fun with the family. His schedule is as follows: Winter Monday to Friday: from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Summer Monday to Friday: from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The time change coincides with the official time change. The labyrinth closes only on December 24, 25 and 31 and January 1.