El Faro d’Albir

The starting point for this walk is at the Albir and Serra Gelada Natural Park information centre. To get there by car, see the ‘Practical Information’ section.

(S/E) Head towards the information centre building and walk past it to join the wide track. You’ll reach an area with tables and benches. You’ll also find an information board offering a superb view of Puig Campana, the peak overlooking the town of Benidorm and^{the second-highest} peak in the province of Alicante.

(1) Then go through a tunnel and continue on to reach another sign positioned on the rocks.

(2) Turn south, still on the Route de Vell del Far, and cross a small stream at a bend in the road.

(3) Then head due east: this is the start of the path leading down to Cala de la Mina, a magnificent spot for a swim. Please note that this is a mountain path and you should be suitably equipped if you wish to go there.

(4) Continue along the path down to see the ochre mines. Please note: this is a mountain path and you should be properly equipped if you wish to go there. You will then reach the Albir Lighthouse, the final stop on this walk.

(5) Follow the same route back in the opposite direction to return to the car park at the Albir Information Centre (S/E).

To get to the start by car:
From Alicante city centre, take the A31 motorway (from Calle México) towards Madrid and take exit 236A towards Benidorm and Valencia.
Continue on the AP7 (which is currently toll-free: this is 2022) towards Benidorm.
Take exit 65 for Benidorm Levante, then take the N332 towards Altea and Valencia.
At the roundabout, follow signs for L’Albir. At the next roundabout, take the second exit towards L’Albir (CV753).
Carry on following signs for L’Albir or the Natural Park until you reach the car park at Calle Neptu No. 26 (you’re now in L’Alfaz del Pi).

For your information: by car from Alicante, the journey is 60 km and takes about 45 minutes.

(2) Information board: I’d like to draw particular attention to this information board as it highlights an interesting feature regarding the rock inlays that are quite commonly found in the mountains. If you’ve never noticed them before, this is a good way to learn about them.
(5) Albir Lighthouse: there is a lighthouse visitor centre (check opening times).
To the right, you can enjoy views of the Alto del Gobernador, the highest peak in the Serra Gelada, and to the left, views of Altea Bay, Calpe with the famous Peñón de Ifach, as well as the offshore fish farms.
Next to the lighthouse, you can also see the remains of a tower: the Torre Bombarda, dating from the 6th century and built to defend against pirate raids.