Sierra Helada Coves Route
Difficulty: Easy
We start the route at the end of Levante Beach, on the slope leading to the Benikaktus Hotel, on Alcalde Manuel Catalán Chana Street. We take the asphalted road, leaving on the left the intersection that goes to the Cross. We continue until we find a turnoff that leads to the Punta Llisera viewpoint and Cala del Tio Ximo.
🏝️ Cala del Tio Ximo
We find ourselves in a quiet Mediterranean cove, relatively distant from the bustling beaches of downtown Benidorm. Next to the cove, we can observe the old ochre mines, where not long ago Tio Ximo and his donkeys used for load worked.
🚶♂️ Path towards Punta del Cavall
We return to the road and, to the right, we access a restricted-access road for motor vehicles. From here, we head towards Punta del Cavall, where a 17th-century watchtower is located.
From this point, you can enjoy one of the best views of the Sierra Gelada cliffs, and very close by, the Illa Mitjana.
🏰 History in the Watchtower
Both this point and Punta Bombarda in Albir were excellent watchpoints. During the medieval period, watchtowers were built to alert the population of Barbary pirate presence.
📍 Itinerary: Punta del Cavall or Punta de la Escaleta
- Distance: 8.7 km, plus 700 m from Cala del Tio Ximo.
- Duration: From 2h to 2h 30 min
- Maximum elevation gain: 75 m
- Accessibility: Asphalted route.
- Activity type: Hiking, Cycling tourism, Wheelchairs.
- Difficulty: Low
