Date Published: 10/03/2023

Benissa Ecological Walk: a spectacular trail through coves and cliffs

The path runs along Fustera beach and the wildest coves in the Marina Alta region of Alicante province

Alicante province is home to an enviable collection of mountain ranges, beaches and natural parks, and is a mecca for lovers of the outdoors.

Adventure-seekers are literally spoiled for choice when it comes to spending an afternoon or weekend surrounded by nature with an abundance of routes and trails to select from, particularly in the Marina Alta region of the province.

One of these not-to-be-missed trails is the Benissa Ecological Walk, a route that links Benissa with Calpe, a coastal town that is hugely popular with tourists and expats alike.

The path runs along five and a half kilometres of coastline with steep cliffs and small coves overrun by pine trees, giving the landscape a striking and wild appearance.

In the words of the Valencian Community Tourism Board, "take a stroll through an area that exudes peace, tranquility and a great deal of calm, a route of great scenic and geological value".

Considered "very accessible", the "easy" route is highly recommended for all the family.

The adventure begins in Benissa, known for its marked medieval character and the beauty of its beaches, coves and landscapes.

From here, the signposted route crosses beautiful terrain such as the Fustera beach and small wild coves known as Cala dels Pinets.

During the summer, braver hikers can extend the excursion to Mar Morta i Roques, and take a dip in its crystalline waters.

Staying on track, Benissa Ecological Walk takes in other enclaves, including Cala de la Llobella and Platgeta de l'Advocat.

Here's a closer look at the gem of a route and what not to miss.

Cala Pinets

This is a small bathing area, made up of pebbles and rocks, but with a wild aspect and crystal clear, shallow waters. A recommendation from Benissa Town Hall is to take an excursion from Pinets cove to the aforementioned Mar Morta i Roques Negres area; rock formations with ferruginous components that give the landscape an ochre-reddish tone.

Platgeta de l'Advocat

This beach boasts turquoise waters and a rocky breakwater leading to the sea. It also has a beach bar. "It has all the requirements for a full day at the beach", according to the Tourist Board. L'Advocat has a small sandy area protected from the waves and ends at a 47-metre cliff, the Cantalar, which enters the sea at Punta Fosca.

Cala de la Llobella

This is undoubtedly the most natural and wildest cove of them all. It is a quiet, pebble beach with few bathers. What stands out most about it is its beautiful and diaphanous seabed framed externally by vegetation, with pine trees practically right up to the seashore, making it an ideal cove for snorkelling.

Image 1 and 3: Valencia Bonita

Image 2 and 4: Comummitat Valenciana

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