Bolnuevo is a town along the Costa Cálida known for its eroded sandstone formations, Las Gredas de Bolnuevo (“mushroom rocks”), and beach. There some nice running in this area. In town, there’s ~3 km of paved waterfront promenade along the beach. Then, a runnable section of the Camino de las Calas (also known as the Senda Litoral or part of the GR-92) continues southwest for several km. It’s a wide gravel path along the coast to almost Playa de Percheles, and then it becomes more rugged.
Promenade Path
Start at Playa del Castellar, a golden-sand, palm-lined beach with a scenic rocky islet. There’s a paved boardwalk (promenade), that continues for nearly 3 km to the end of Playa de Bolnuevo. There are terrific views of the beach and sea. It’s a festive scene, with restaurants and bars.
Camino de las Calas
Camino de las Calas. Google Street View
From the end of the Playa de Bolnuevo, a wide gravel road continues mainly along the coast headed southwest. It shows as Av. Pedro López Meca on Google Maps. This is a section of the GR-92 that’s more pedestrian-friendly — more a walk than a hike. The path mainly follows the coast, though it does turn inland in parts. There are good views of the coast, rock formations, and the Sierra de las Morera. The trail section is nearly 8 km to Playa de Percheles. It’s possible to continue for another ~8 km to Puntas de Calnegre, but the this part of the trail is more rugged. NOTE: The trail is very open & exposed, and there aren’t facilities. Bring water and use caution in the heat!
Las Gredas de Bolnuevo
Bolnuevo is a town along the Costa Cálida known for its eroded sandstone formations, Las Gredas de Bolnuevo (“mushroom rocks”), and beach. There some nice running in this area. In town, there’s ~3 km of paved waterfront promenade along the beach. Then, a runnable section of the Camino de las Calas (also known as the Senda Litoral or part of the GR-92) continues southwest for several km. It’s a wide gravel path along the coast to almost Playa de Percheles, and then it becomes more rugged.
Promenade Path
Start at Playa del Castellar, a golden-sand, palm-lined beach with a scenic rocky islet. There’s a paved boardwalk (promenade), that continues for nearly 3 km to the end of Playa de Bolnuevo. There are terrific views of the beach and sea. It’s a festive scene, with restaurants and bars.
Camino de las Calas
Camino de las Calas. Google Street View
From the end of the Playa de Bolnuevo, a wide gravel road continues mainly along the coast headed southwest. It shows as Av. Pedro López Meca on Google Maps. This is a section of the GR-92 that’s more pedestrian-friendly — more a walk than a hike. The path mainly follows the coast, though it does turn inland in parts. There are good views of the coast, rock formations, and the Sierra de las Morera. The trail section is nearly 8 km to Playa de Percheles. It’s possible to continue for another ~8 km to Puntas de Calnegre, but the this part of the trail is more rugged. NOTE: The trail is very open & exposed, and there aren’t facilities. Bring water and use caution in the heat!
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Essentials
Boardwalk is 3 km (2 miles); Trail is ~8 km (5 miles)
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Boardwalk is 3 km (2 miles); Trail is ~8 km (5 miles)
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