Polop - Plaza de Xorros – Polop de la Marina loop from Benidorm Intermodal

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Polop - Plaza de Xorros – Polop de la Marina loop from Benidorm Intermodal

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Polop - Plaza de Xorros – Polop de la Marina loop from Benidorm Intermodal

03:00

46.4km

560m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.57 km for 62 m

After 31.2 km for 85 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.86 km

Platja de la Roda

Beach

12.7 km

Búnquer de la Platja de l'Olla

Highlight • Historical Site

Búnquer de la Platja de l'Olla

On the beaches of L'Olla and Cap Negret in Altea are located the last two remaining machine gun bunkers in Altea. These bunkers, built in 1937 by the Republican Army during the Spanish Civil War, are an important part of the region's history and a tourist attraction for visitors.

Originally, up to 8 of these bunkers were built, designed to protect the entire coast of Altea (beaches of L'Albir, Altea, and Mascarat) from possible sea attacks by fascist allies, whether Spanish, Italian, or German. According to anecdote, they were never used and were simply abandoned.

In military terminology, this type of defensive installation is called a casemate. They were built of concrete, and some of them were the work of Mateu Signes, a builder from Altea. The dimensions of these machine gun nests are 5 m long and 4 m wide. The height of the bunkers is 1.85 m, with walls about 70 cm wide, although there are differences between individual bunkers. Inside the bunkers, the machine guns (which were never installed) protrude through windows or loopholes.

With the restoration of the bunkers on the beach of Altea, there are already many historical monuments that the Altea City Council has valued and restored in recent years, such as the Molí dels Moros, the old washhouse of Altea, the Portal Nou, or the Municipal Historical Archive.

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16.8 km

View of Sierra de Bernia

Highlight • Viewpoint

Feasible, no further difficulty, just a little steep. Trail S0-S1, although the entrance was difficult to find and therefore some paths were used.

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25.9 km

Archpriestal Church of Saint John the Baptist

Highlight • Religious Site

Very picturesque town in the region of La Marina Baja with all the necessary infrastructure.

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30.4 km

Polop Viewpoint

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Good view, the place itself is very beautiful, the view from above is even better. The view of the Serra de Bernia is an experience. Just stop and take in the perspectives.

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30.8 km

Polop - Plaza de Xorros

Highlight • Settlement

Like a small park with benches to sit on or the opportunity to take a break in a bar. This is the perfect place for this. Polop is located about 10 km from Benidorm in the hinterland of the Costa Blanca and offers a quiet, authentic atmosphere away from mass tourism. A detour through the narrow streets of the town allows you to experience the traditional architecture and the authentic flair of this Spanish community. Polop is perfect for a day trip, far away from the hustle and bustle of the coastal towns.

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31.3 km

Polop de la Marina

Highlight • Settlement

When it comes to the most beautiful towns in Alicante, Polop de la Marina always has a place on the list, as few places have as much charm and tourist attraction as this beautiful little corner of Alicante.

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