Escaping Storms at Empire State-Sized Calpe Rock – Sailing Denia to Alicante - Sailing Helios S03E46

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! If you're into Mediterranean sailing, storm tactics, or cruising the Spanish coast from Denia to Alicante, hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and ring the bell for more real-time sailing vlogs! Episode S03E46 Recorded: Early October 2025 Viewer-first. Ad-free. Supported by those who choose to. Become a member by clicking the "Join" button. https://www.youtube.com/@sailinghelios2023 Support Our Journey: 🔗 Check out www.sailinghelios.com for exclusive behind-the-scenes content 📸 Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/sailinghelios2023/ 📸 Follow us on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailinghelios 📸 Follow us on Substack for updates: https://substack.com/@sailinghelios 4K Video 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