Albir to Benidorm Beach via Sierra Helada
Stiff climb out of Albir then undulations to Benidorm with stunning views. One descent is steep and requires some care. The return from Benidorm is by the No10 bus to Albir.
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The grade of this walk is S/B, which means
S – Strenuous: More than 600 metres ascent and/or more than 15km in length with steep, loose or heavily vegetated sections.
B – Less than half the route on rough ground.
| Nearest town | Albir |
| Directions to start |
From the N332 turn into Albir at the traffic lights on the junction with the ‘MacDonalds’ on the corner. Follow the main road into Albir. At the first roundabout take the first exit towards the beach. Follow the road for 600m until you see Consum supermarket on your R. Park in the large carpark behind Consum. |
| Start point (Lat/Long) | 38.570900, -0.069800 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
| Length (km) | 10.00 |
| Ascent (metres) | 700 |
| Walking time (hours) | 3.25 |
| Total time (hours) | 5 |
| Recommendations or Restrictions | On reaching the masts at the first part of the walk, don’t be fooled that there is no more climbing, you have only completed just over half the ascent! Assess your ability to complete the walk at this point. At the time of writing the bus fare from Benidorm to Albir is €1.50pp. |
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Fantastic walk that I have fortunately completed on numerous occasions from Albir to Benidorm. The views are stunning on a nice day, well worth the effort if you can manage it. Don’t underestimate the amount of water you will need to carry, there are no cafes on the route.
I have never attempted the walk in reverse as I think the walk, steep with not great views, out of Benidorm could potentially put people off completing the route.