By Santiago Carneri • Published: 30 Sep 2025 • 13:23 • 1 minute readIf you’ve ever cursed a bramble or tripped on a dodgy rock, your prayers might just be answered. The Alicante provincial council is splashing out €325,000 this year to keep hiking routes and natural spots across the province in tip-top shape. So if you’ve ever cursed a bramble or tripped on a dodgy rock, your prayers might just be answered. It may not sound exciting, but if you’ve ever had to dodge a mountain of branches mid-hike, you’ll know it’s money well spent. So grab your water bottle – it looks like the Costa Blanca’s trails are getting ready to shine.