Serra Gelada Natural Park
Natural parkThe Serra Gelada is a sharp coastal ridge running between Albir, l’Alfàs del Pi and Benidorm, protected as a natural park, where the seaward face drops in sheer cliffs straight into the Mediterranean.
Why visit Serra Gelada
Among the highest cliffs on this coast, the ridge gives some of the most dramatic walks on the Costa Blanca. There are two very different routes: an easy, mostly level path from Albir to the Punta Bombarda lighthouse for all ages, and a long, tough traverse from Albir to Benidorm for fit, well-shod walkers. Either way the rewards are the same — cliff-edge panoramas, seabirds and a wild, open landscape sitting surprisingly close to the resorts below.
Straight to the sea
The seaward face drops in sheer cliffs straight into the Mediterranean, among the highest on this coast.
Albir to the lighthouse
An easy, mostly level path leads from Albir to the lighthouse at Punta Bombarda, good for all ages, with views back over the bay.
The full traverse
The full Albir-to-Benidorm traverse is a long, tough hike of several hours with real ascent and descent, for fit and well-shod walkers.
Cliff-edge panoramas
Both routes reward you with cliff-edge panoramas, seabirds and a wild, open landscape high above the coast.
Close to the resorts
The open, natural ridge sits surprisingly close to the resorts below, a sharp contrast to the towns at its feet.
Water & early start
There is little shade on the ridge, so carry water and start early, especially on the long traverse.
Practical information
- Getting there: trailheads at Albir (for the lighthouse path) and above Benidorm; about 50 minutes by car from Alicante airport (ALC).
- Easy walk: the mostly level Albir-to-Punta-Bombarda path suits all ages, with bay views.
- Tough walk: the full Albir-to-Benidorm traverse is several hours with real ascent and descent — for fit, well-shod walkers only.
- Bring: water and sun protection, and start early — there is little shade on the ridge.
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Marina BaixaSerra Gelada Natural Park
A coastal mountain ridge of sheer cliffs between Albir and Benidorm, with clifftop trails, an old lighthouse, and some of the highest sea cliffs on the Spanish Mediterranean.
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This place is part of our Costa Blanca Guide: Benidorm, Calpe, Altea and the Best of Alicante — see every town, beach and cove we have mapped on that coast.
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