May 12 Free Marina de Cope walking tour on the coast of Aguilas
Get to know the unspoilt landscape of the coastal plain in eastern Águilas
This walk takes place in the spectacular countryside of the regional park of Cabo Cope, allowing participants to enjoy the natural scenery on offer as well as walking past nesting areas for different bird species, Roman remains and even a natural warm water spring.
Comfortable clothing and footwear are necessary and a hat, sun cream and drinking water are recommended.
The 4.7-kilometre walk begins at 9.30 at the Restaurante El Pocico in Marina de Cope (coordinates 37.469325, -1.499722, at kilometre 11 on the RM-D14 road), and usually lasts approximately 2 hours 30 minutes. The first leg is a short drive to Playa Galera, and the walk then runs south to Playa Pocico del Animal.
WARNING: Due to the triathlon races which are being held in Águilas on May 11 and 12 the best way to reach the restaurant is from the exit at kilometre 866 on the AP-7 motorway, signposted Calabardina. Access from the town centre of Águilas will be cut off to road traffic. The phone number ,of Anabel, your guide for the morning, is 616 411061.
Bookings should be made online through the regional tourist board here as of approximately one month prior to the date of the event. Further information is available from Carlos Rael on +34 662 047 864.
Further information is also available from the tourist office (Plaza de Antonio Cortijos, telephone +34 968 493285, email turismo@aguilas.es), where staff will also be happy to offer advice on where to enjoy a good lunch out in the town!
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