this Serra Geladalocated very close to the city Benidormis it the first Terrestrial Marine Nature Park between Valencian Communitysingular combination of sea and mountains It rises majestically behind the Mediterranean Sea.
this routes and routes that can be done protected natural parkWith an area of 5,564 hectares, it lets you explore 300 meter cliffsknow Albir Lighthouse, look into Punta del Cavallenjoy the hidden coves and have a wide variety of animals and plantsaspect hosts an interesting fossil dune and two reserves of microflora with various endemisms.
Birds such as the Stormbird, Audouin’s Seagull, peregrine falcon and other species such as Shag, Cory’s Shearwater or Balearic Shearwater. Marine species such as Vermetida, Nacra and numerous fish, crustaceans and other invertebrates. In addition One of the few family of bottlenose dolphins that live permanently in the Valencia region.
This coastal mountain range consisting of limestone and marl, separating Benidorm Altea can be found by following three routes: blue, red and yellow.
From the smallest to the biggest difficulty, Blue road through Serra Gelada starts at the end Levante beach in Benidormpass through coves of Almadrava Y Uncle Ximo and it is concluded as Punta del Cavall viewpointwhere is it located vigilance towerIt was ordered to be built by Philip II in the 16th century for Protect the town from pirate attacks.
this Red road through Serra Gelada in Benidorm It starts at the Albir Information Point (Alfàs del Pi), leads to the “Camí de la Cantera” street. ends in an old quarry along the paved path of the lighthouse, which stone was mined «Metge Dark», several perspectives, Phoenician mustard mines and subsequent Roman exploitation (where the mustard used as paint was extracted), the shady side of the “Boca de la Balena” or “Cova de Bou” mountain, and l’Albir lighthousebut before that a small climb offers a beautiful view of the cliff.
Together medium-high difficulty, yellow route It starts in the recreation area of Albir, ascends the zigzag stone stairs and leads to the access road to the telecommunication repeater known as «.Governor Sub», this geodesic peak offers a majestic view of the cliffs and makes you think of examples of yellow-legged gulls. The route, which passes by an old coastal watchtower and a small cistern in constant ups and downs, beautiful views of l’Illa Mitjana until you reach a great cross that crowns Raco de l’Oix district.
There are also three climbing sectors that do not require express authorization but require communication with the Nature Park.
Be definitely water parkWith its sea of 4,920 hectares, One of the most attractive ways to get to know him is to sail on some type of boat.
In its waters are some of the most interesting and amazing underwater areas. Throughout the Mediterranean peninsula, outstandingly highlighting the vast meadows of protected seagrasses known locally as Alguers (Posidonia oceanica) and rocky seabeds such as that of La Llosa. biodiversity.