Cliff edges and woodland starting from the San Sebastian lighthouse

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A very lovely cliff-top walk through pine forests with stunning views of coves where almost red rocks overlook the blue water.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.36 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 699 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 676 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 522 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 102 ft
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Description of the walk

You can park in the car parks near the hotel, on Carrer de l’Uruguai, at the foot of the San Sebastian lighthouse.

(S/E) Set off along the coastal path behind the hotel, following the red and whiteGR® markings.

(1) The climb is a bit steep to begin with (stairs and rocky sections), then the path enters the woodland overlooking the sea.

(2) Once the path levels out, turn right onto a path that descends, leaving the red and white markings behind. Then stay along the cliff edge until you’re overlooking Cala Pedrosa.

(3) You’ll come to a drawing table with coloured pencils, where you can sketch your impressions; this marks the junction. Turn left and you’ll reach a cross-path.

(4) Head left to return via theGR® towards the lighthouse.

(2) Continue in the opposite direction to the way you came and return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 489 ft - Hotel car park - Phare de San Sebastian (LLafranc)
  2. 1 : mi 0.18 - alt. 476 ft - Junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.3 - alt. 430 ft - Junction marking the end of the circular loop
  4. 3 : mi 1.16 - alt. 259 ft - Junction
  5. 4 : mi 1.5 - alt. 282 ft - Return to the GR
  6. S/E : mi 2.36 - alt. 492 ft - Hotel car park - Phare de San Sebastian (LLafranc)

Notes

(3) Option to continue on to Cala Pedrosa via a very steep path (be careful, it can be quite a challenge...). Then return via theGR® and rejoin the route at (4).
In season, the little restaurant at ‘Cala Pedrosa’ makes for a lovely stop before heading back up...

Worth a visit

Visit to the lighthouse chapel.
Visit the archaeological excavations of the original village of San Sebastián (600 BC)

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
3.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
3.5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
User 4882334

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello
Please note that, in my opinion, the difficulty level is between difficult and very difficult because, despite the short distance, the first part is on the side of a cliff on sandy and stony paths with a steep slope. In short, it's doable with independent children, as long as you're not a hypochondriac.
Otherwise, the hike is very interesting as it is by the sea under pine trees with a view overlooking several coves.

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EloBP
EloBP

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The walk was described as easy, but it wasn’t quite that straightforward. We had to turn back twice; the path was full of roots and rocks, and it took us much longer than expected… Apart from that, the scenery was magnificent!

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