Escaping Storms at Empire State-Sized Calpe Rock – Sailing Denia to Alicante - Sailing Helios S03E46
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In this Sailing Helios episode, we cast off from Denia as thunderstorms rumble along the coast – not ideal sailing weather! We push on and find excellent shelter from the forecast strong winds tucked beside the dramatic Penyal d'Ifac (Peñón de Ifach), the iconic limestone rock in Calpe that towers 332 meters (over 1,000 feet) – as tall as the Empire State Building and dominating the Costa Blanca skyline.
After waiting out the bad weather for a day (and enjoying the stunning views), we set sail south toward Alicante with the wind, waves, and current all pushing us along – finally some proper sailing! It's exhilarating to harness the breeze after the calm, but we're excited to arrive in Alicante for a few days of exploring the city and its sights.
Stay tuned for the next episode, where we dive into Alicante adventures!
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Episode S03E46 Recorded: Early October 2025
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Chapters:
00:00 Evening at Marina de Denia
01:12 Departure from Marina de Denia
04:55 Rounding Cap Marti in dramatic weather
08:14 The Rock of Ifach
13:17 Sail to Alicante
17:44 Arriving at Alicante
20:24 First Impressions of Alicante
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