Serra Gelada: The Natural Park That Separates Benidorm from the World
Between Benidorm, l'Albir and Altea rises a natural wall of more than 5 kilometers that separates the coast from the urban bustle: Serra Gelada, declared a Natural Park, one of the most spectacular protected areas on the Costa Blanca.
Vertical cliffs, hidden coves and viewpoints with breathtaking vistas. And best of all: it is completely free.
📍 Practical information
- Location: Between Benidorm, l'Albir and Altea
- Main route: 9 km (round trip from l'Albir to the lighthouse)
- Duration: 2-3 hours
- Difficulty: Low-Medium
- Starting point: l'Albir Lighthouse or El Torres Park (Benidorm)
- Price: Free
🏞️ What you'll see
- The l'Albir Lighthouse
- Virgin coves: Racó de l'Albir, Cala dels Tossals
- The Cross of Benidorm, an iconic viewpoint
- Civil War bunkers
- Dolphins and sea turtles from the cliffs
- Native flora: dwarf fan palms, esparto grass, Aleppo pines
🥍 Routes
Lighthouse Route (easy): 4.5 km of flat track. Ideal with children or bicycles.
Full route (medium): From El Torres Park to the Lighthouse, about 12 km.
📌 How to get there
From l'Albir: CV-7662 toward the lighthouse. Free parking.
From Benidorm: El Torres Park (Av. de la Armada Española).
Google Maps: l'Albir Lighthouse