Circular route from the ridges to the sea, starting from Alcossebre

The starting point is not far from the supermarket.

(S) Walk up to the start of the footpath towards the Hermitage; it’s just past the Serra d’Itra restaurant on the right.

(1) You arrive at the hermitage – quite a steep climb, mind you.
I imagine that, like me, you’ve made a point of not using the posts and ropes along the way.

(2) Carry on towards the road and turn left immediately after the car park.
Once on the path, we don’t head down towards Santa Benet on the left but follow the path that goes uphill.

(3) You’ll come to a track suitable for vehicles; keep left.
You’ll come to the Ebri tower, clearly visible on the left, and a sign indicates that you can reach it via a small path on the left.

(4) After this short detour, carry on along the track.

(5) A sign points to Campanilles on the left; follow it.

(6) Keep heading towards Campanilles straight ahead.

(7) You reach the summit; take a moment to enjoy the view, then carry on.

(8) You’ll come across another sign; this is where the descent begins, so turn right towards Alcossebre (a warning states that this can be dangerous in the event of flooding)

(9) You reach the track; turn right onto it and follow it for 500 metres

(10) We head down to the left towards the sea and the clearly visible residential complex

(11) Cross the car park of the residential complex, go round the buildings as close to the coast as possible, then follow the coastline. The path is well signposted towards Alcossebre.

(12) You’ll reach the lighthouse and its beach. Climb up the embankment to continue along the coast. From here, you’ll leave the nature reserve and head towards Alcossebre harbour. You’ll arrive at the harbour (E).

The climb to the hermitage of Sant Benet i Santa Llúcia is steep and gains altitude quickly.
Carry on to the Erbi tower; please note that climbing the tower is dangerous.
Carry on along the ridge to the highest point, Campanilles, which offers a magnificent panoramic view.
Then there is a dramatic descent through the forest down to the sea, with sections featuring abseil ropes.
We return to Alcossebre via the seafront and its small coves.
This 20 km hike is quite challenging and is suitable for fit walkers.
There are no water sources along the route, so make sure you bring enough water.
Please be aware that in wet weather, the descent to the sea is steep and can be dangerous.
In some places there is no mobile phone signal, particularly during the descent to the sea.

Magnificent, panoramic views of the sea and the mountains as far as Campanilles
(4) If you’d like to climb the Ebri tower, it’s possible but perilous. There’s a ladder with about 10 rungs, but the very last one is missing, so reaching the top safely is possible but requires caution.
(8) The descent into the steep-sided riverbed is well worth it; you’re isolated in the forest and, at times, in a sort of canyon – it feels as though you’re completely cut off from civilisation
Along the coast between (11) and (12) there are a few small coves and pebble beaches; this can make for a refreshing stop at the end of the walk.