Without a doubt: the main attractive of Benidorm resides in its coast and its fantastic beaches. But the town also offers the possibility of enjoying the countryside and disconnecting by taking a walking route. We want you to know about each and every side the town has to offer so that you can make the most of your holiday in Benidorm. So if you want to get to know this side, keep on reading!
Benidorm is on the shores of the Mediterranean sea and it is surrounded by mountains. The main one The Sierra Helada Natural Park to the East, to the North Sierra Cortina and Puig Campana and, La Cala and El Tossal to the West. As well as been responsible for the microclimate that the town enjoys throughout the year, they also provide a peculiar skyline where on the horizon the mountains meet the sea.
Walking routes in Benidorm
The Serra Gelada is a beautiful natural park which extends along the towns of Benidorm, Alfaz del Pi and Altea. What makes it so special is that the area of park is part land and part sea, in which 90% of the protected space corresponds to underwater areas rich in marine life.
There are many walking routes traced across the park, the most popular and complete is the one that begins at the Benidorm cross and ends at the Albir lighthouse, it’s around a 4-5 hour walk where you will be able to contemplate the Benidorm skyline, you will walk along the cliffs whilst admiring the Mediterranean sea (not recommendable with small children) and you will end it enjoying an amazing panoramic view of Albir, Altea and Calpe.
What should you take into account? As it is a lineal route beginning in one place and ending at another, we would recommend that you use two cars to be able to get back after the route. Even so there are plenty of people who double the walking distance by going back to where they started.
If you have a car and traveling around isn’t a problem, other recommended routes close to Benidorm and easy enough for all the family would be ‘El Forat de Bernia’ which runs along Sierra Cortina. The first begins at the ‘Casas de Bernia’ allowing you a 3 hour diagonal route around the Sierra Bernia, going through a natural cavity in the rocks to get to the other side. The second, is more accessible, you can get there through the Puig Campana Campsite you can reach quite a way up by car. From there you can walk to the left or right and contemplate Benidorm at your feet.
And if you a real adventurer, we dare you to make it to the top of Puig Campana. A difficult route due to the steepness and land type which after 16km (approx. 6 hours) will take you to the second highest mountain top of Alicante.
Benidorm Parks
Mountain routes are one option, but if you are looking for a more relaxing walk in the town, there are two parks perfect for this.
The most famous one is L’Aiguera Park. You can find its main entrance by the Town Hall, to walk from top to bottom it will take you around 15-20 minutes. It’s the park that connects the old town with the new, crossing it you will come across different amphitheatres that are used by the town to organize musical and cultural events. At the very end you will find the Benidorm Bull ring.
A recent construction, the Foietes Park, near the sports center, is another green space that you will find in Benidorm. Just like l’Aigüera, in this park you will find different playgrounds, recreational areas for young and old and shady areas with tables designed for picnics.