In the 20 km stretch between Torrevieja and San Pedro del Pinatar, there are several scenic coastal paths/waterfront promenades. From north to south, we’ve mapped distinct routes in Torrevieja, Punta Prima, Oriheula, and Torre De La Horadada. Just south of there is a separate route covering Salinas de San Pedro National Park.
Torrevieja: Coastal Path & Lagunas de la Mata-Torrevieja Nature Park
A scenic waterfront promenade, Paseo Maritimo/Paseo Juan Aparicio, runs for 3 km between Av. Roentgen at Playa de los Locos and the marina in the center of town (Centro). It’s a wide pedestrian path, with great views of the beach and the sea. As part of this, we suggest adding the scenic dyke, Paseo Voladizo del Dique de Levante, which extends for 1.4 km out to a lighthouse, passing a marina and a fun wake park.
Just inland, there are a few km of scenic trails at the Parc Natural de Las Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja, a nature reserve featuring salt lagoons known for pink-hued water, plus a variety of plants & birds.
Punta Prima Area
Just south, there’s 5 km of pleasant coastal running in the Punta Prima area. You can start as far north as Ferris Playa (beach) @ C. Narváez. It’s a wide dirt path in this section. After 1.2 km at Playa Roco Del Mar, the Paseo Maritimo becomes a wide, paved promenade, continuing south along the beaches to Playa La Zenia. It’s a wide, open path for most of the way. Longer Option: You can continue on the Cala Las escaleras de Cabo Roig path, just south of Zenia Beach.
Cala Las escaleras de Cabo Roig. Google Street View
Orihuela Area: Cala Las escaleras de Cabo Roig
Just south of Zenia Beach, a particular scenic coastal path extends for nearly 4 km south. It starts as a wide promenade, and then becomes a narrower paved path, Cala Las escaleras de Cabo Roig. winding around Cabo Roig. It ends at C. Fuego @ Playa Fosil. There are some cool stairs leading down to the water and the Torre del Cabo Roig.
Torre de la Hordada Path
Torre de la Hordada. Google Street View
A few km south of Orihuela, a path/promenade follows the coast for 4.4 km between Mil Palmeras Beach and C. Chirrete in Torre de la Hordada. The first 1 km is a bit in & out. Just past Parque Europa, take the stairs down to the Paseo Riviera, which is a wide promenade continuing for another 3.5 km. You’ll pass several beaches, the Torre Vigía de la Horadada, and the scenic port in Torre de la Hordada.
In the 20 km stretch between Torrevieja and San Pedro del Pinatar, there are several scenic coastal paths/waterfront promenades. From north to south, we’ve mapped distinct routes in Torrevieja, Punta Prima, Oriheula, and Torre De La Horadada. Just south of there is a separate route covering Salinas de San Pedro National Park.
Torrevieja: Coastal Path & Lagunas de la Mata-Torrevieja Nature Park
A scenic waterfront promenade, Paseo Maritimo/Paseo Juan Aparicio, runs for 3 km between Av. Roentgen at Playa de los Locos and the marina in the center of town (Centro). It’s a wide pedestrian path, with great views of the beach and the sea. As part of this, we suggest adding the scenic dyke, Paseo Voladizo del Dique de Levante, which extends for 1.4 km out to a lighthouse, passing a marina and a fun wake park.
Just inland, there are a few km of scenic trails at the Parc Natural de Las Lagunas de La Mata y Torrevieja, a nature reserve featuring salt lagoons known for pink-hued water, plus a variety of plants & birds.
Punta Prima Area
Just south, there’s 5 km of pleasant coastal running in the Punta Prima area. You can start as far north as Ferris Playa (beach) @ C. Narváez. It’s a wide dirt path in this section. After 1.2 km at Playa Roco Del Mar, the Paseo Maritimo becomes a wide, paved promenade, continuing south along the beaches to Playa La Zenia. It’s a wide, open path for most of the way. Longer Option: You can continue on the Cala Las escaleras de Cabo Roig path, just south of Zenia Beach.
Cala Las escaleras de Cabo Roig. Google Street View
Orihuela Area: Cala Las escaleras de Cabo Roig
Just south of Zenia Beach, a particular scenic coastal path extends for nearly 4 km south. It starts as a wide promenade, and then becomes a narrower paved path, Cala Las escaleras de Cabo Roig. winding around Cabo Roig. It ends at C. Fuego @ Playa Fosil. There are some cool stairs leading down to the water and the Torre del Cabo Roig.
Torre de la Hordada Path
Torre de la Hordada. Google Street View
A few km south of Orihuela, a path/promenade follows the coast for 4.4 km between Mil Palmeras Beach and C. Chirrete in Torre de la Hordada. The first 1 km is a bit in & out. Just past Parque Europa, take the stairs down to the Paseo Riviera, which is a wide promenade continuing for another 3.5 km. You’ll pass several beaches, the Torre Vigía de la Horadada, and the scenic port in Torre de la Hordada.
A scenic run along a palm-lined seaside promenade, with great views of the Mediterranean and Santa Barbara. The path stretches for nearly 7 km, from Playa de la Almadraba to the north all the way to the port.
The climb to the Castell de la Santa Bàrbara is an opportunity to see one of Alicante's important sites, take in great views, and also give the lungs a workout. The windy walking path also dips down to a series of observation decks.
A route combining the tree-lined median of Av. Dr. Gadea to the Plaça dels Estels, and then the paths of Parque El Tossal, one of the more scenic parks in Alicante, which features remains of a castle. Good running track just west of the park.
This is a quick & easy 5k run incorporating a few small parks. The highlight is the wide, palm-lined paths of Parco La Morant. Then use the linear park paths of Gran Vía and POLIDEPORTIVO VIA PARQUE to complete the loop.
Palm-lined promenade runs for nearly 8 km from San Juan Playa to El Campello, covering three popular beaches. The wide, white sand beaches are also very runnable. Nice views of Montgó (mountain) from the promenade headed north.
Lovely coastal run on a seaside promenade alongside Platja la Vila Joiosa, then around the marina to the port, and then another 1 km promenade along Playa de los Estudiantes. Up to 7 km out and back. Visit the chocolate factory post-run!
One of our favorite runs on the Costa Blanca is the 6.6 km seafront promenade in the coastal resort of Benidorm. The palm-lined path goes from Poniente Beach north to the end of Levante Beach. Festive, and great views!
Gorgeous, 13,750-acre mountain and marine conservation, with many km of trails that are popular for hiking. There are two trails that are particularly good for running, each about 5 km out and back and featuring great views
Two attractive routes in the Jávea/Xábia port area: A coastal route for 3.5 km to Platja de l'Arenal, and a run between the Molins De La Plana and Cap Sant Antoni, which features several 'miradors' (viewpoints).
Montgo Mountain is a craggy peak known for rock formations, caves, natural harbors & unusual flora & fauna. The best bet for running is the Carretera de La Colònia, a wide gravel path that after a short steep climb levels off. Good trail running options too.
Beautiful nature preserve with wide gravel paths leading through one of the more bucolic Mediterranean forests in Spain. A route to the summit ridge is 7 km with a 300m elevation gain, but you can just choose a section or do a 14.5 km killer loop!
There's fantastic running at this 856 hectare 'wetland of international importance'. There are 15+ km of trails around reed beds, salt ponds, salt pans, pine forests, dunes, and beaches, including 6 km of Mediterranean coastline. Keep an eye out for flamingos!
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