Ruins of the Torre Vigía del Pinet watchtower – Pinet Beach loop from Observatori El Bec d'Alena

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Santa Pola

Ruins of the Torre Vigía del Pinet watchtower – Pinet Beach loop from Observatori El Bec d'Alena

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Ruins of the Torre Vigía del Pinet watchtower – Pinet Beach loop from Observatori El Bec d'Alena

04:26

17.6km

20m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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Parc Natural de les Salines de Santa Pola

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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21 m

Entrance to the Parc Natural de les Salines de Santa Pola

Highlight • Natural Monument

Parque Natural de Salinas de las Santa Pola et dunas de Pinet is an area of 2,470 hectares declared a Natural Park by the Valencian government on December 27, 1994. …

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368 m

Flamingos in Parc Natural de les Salines de Santa Pola

Highlight • Lake

due to the breeding season of the flamingos we could not cross the water to follow the fixed route. according to sign closed from 30 March to 30 September. from there zigzag through the dunes, nice walk.

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594 m

Santa Pola Salt Flats Natural Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

A beautiful section of this route. Not so easy to find, but with Komoot, you can plan your trip to this highlight. Highly recommended! The Santa Pola Salt Flats are …

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1.01 km

Ruins of the Torre Vigía del Pinet watchtower

Highlight • Historical Site

Unfortunately, not much is left of the former watchtower Torre vigía del Pinet on the beach of the same name in the Elche region near La Marina.
Built in the …

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1.25 km

Pinet Beach

Highlight • Beach

This beach stands out for its rugged character as it remains virgin and can only be accessed on foot. Together with the landscape of the salt flats behind, they make a combo worth visiting and enjoying.

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2.16 km

Santa Pola Salt Flats Natural Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Salt production through evaporation of seawater (polasal.com).
Parking lot on the main street (near the old tower) can be used for flamingo watching.

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6.24 km

Santa Pola Salines Natural Park

Highlight • Natural Monument

Salt production by evaporation of sea water. There are many flamingos in the salt flats.

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13.4 km

Mouth of the River in the Parc Natural de les Salines de Santa Pola

Highlight • River

Although the Komoot map material shows a path, you have to wade through this place waist-deep.
In the early January morning this was really refreshing, but maybe it's not for everyone ;-)

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14.9 km

Beach

17.6 km

End point

Parking

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