Much is said about sun and beach tourism in Alicante, which my family and I are very fond of, but we also have other alternatives.

When you think you know every corner of  San Juan Beach,  it may surprise you somewhere beyond the horizont.

Passing the lighthouse that marks the end of sandy beaches, we can find a circuit to walk or bike that will test your imagination.

Leaving very early in the morning and very close to our residential Narval and Alborada can start the walk from the beach,  walking on the sand and, as we approach Cape Huertas, you’ll be surprised about the way in which landscape changes.

We have to climb a path surrounded by low-lying vegetation and we will get to a point in which we can contemplate a panoramic view of the beach from the  base of the lighthose

Following our way towards Alicante, the landscape changes again. This time we will find obstacles for our bikes. Large stone blocks make up the third step of the way with beautiful shapes and forms eroded by wind and sea.

They accompany us on this trip and they are always present in this corner of Alicante so we can sharpen our senses and enjoy some fresh air, thus we can find places where we only hear the sound of the sea hitting the rocks and other more hidden where it seems that the world has stopped for a few minutes.

Ideal to take a break on our way, to stop, reflect and relax watching the horizon in the sea or the city.

At the end of this path, the walk rewards us  with picturesque views to the antique villas.

This looks like the end of the road but no, we`d better recover strength because the hardest is still to come. Cliffs and places impossible to pass through.

Many times it is better to get off the bike to see how crabs try to collect some snails, or just to enjoy the view or the tranquility of the place. The thrill of going up and down through these magical places makes this tour to be must.

In the end we will have time to rest our legs walking though a long beach frequented by tourists with a mix of rock and sand that ends at the Alicante Costablanca Marina.

The way back of this  trip can be done using the bike lanes that are well marked (easy to find) and, for those who have more physical preparation, you know: 180 degree turn and return along the same path Cape Huertas.

We hope you enjoy the path described with words and pictures by our friend Paul.

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