The Serra Gelada Mountain is formed by a rugged area, which, on its coastal side, abruptly rises more than 300 metres over Benidorm, L’Alfàs el Pì and Altea. It is called Sierra Helada because of its orientation, which creates a colder macroclimate, as well as from the optical effects of calcareous rock when moonlight reflects off it.
Serra Gelada Natural Park is 5,653,92 hectares, of which 4,908,95 are marine environment, and 744.97 are land consisting of the towns of Benidorm, l`Alfás del Pí and Altea. The Park protects the mountains and three emblematic islands: Islets de la Mitjana, the Islets de Benidorm and the Islets of Olla and la Galera.
It also has vegetation of exceptional value. While Mediterranean forest grows on one side, on the side with the fabulous hanging fossil dune facing the sea, a hardy vegetation is found, capable of surviving in salty ground and abrasive winds Although large patches of Posidonia Oceanica sea plants grow and Vermetus mollusks thrive in this coastal environment, the wealth of its birdlife is particularly extraordinary.
Visit the official website HERE.
Sierra Helada AllTrails
AllTrails has a great list of trails on the Sierra Helada
Hikes and Trails in Sierra Helada Nature Park | AllTrails
Walking Guide to the Lighthouse
The town hall of l’Alfàs del Pi published a fantastic new guide for the walking path to the lighthouse.
Click HERE to download the guide (PDF).
You can also find excellent walking guides on
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