Lighthouse Hike in Albir
Albir is a beautiful place by the beach. Lots to do, good restaurants, and a dash of Dutch flavor.
On a holiday to the Costa Blanca, many people immediately think of a beach vacation. But in Albir, besides sunbathing, you can do some great activities — like this route to the Albir lighthouse.
Best time to visit Albir
The best time to visit Albir is from March through December. Keep in mind that temperatures are very high in July and August. It’s better to do this walk very early then — or admire the lighthouse from your air mattress in the sea!
This route is perfectly manageable for the whole family. It’s 2.5 km there and 2.5 km back. And did you know dolphins are regularly spotted from the lighthouse?
I always love seeing the coastline from the other side — not only with your feet in the surf, but active and from a different angle. A walk to the lighthouse had been on my wish list for a while. Perhaps we didn’t pick the most suitable day to finally go for it. It was hot and our A‑Team wasn’t quite in top form. But 5 km is very doable with kids from around age six.
Parking If you’re coming from outside Albir, it’s best to park at the lot at the foot of the hill.
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Note before you set off: there are no toilets or shops along the way or at the lighthouse. If you’re doing the walk with children, bring tissues and plenty of water! On sunny days, a cap and sunglasses are strongly recommended. It may sound obvious, but I was still surprised by how bright the sun was and how warm it felt as you walk along the hillside by the sea!
Camino del Faro — the lighthouse lane
This means “the lighthouse lane.” That already makes my lighthouse‑lover’s heart beat faster! The path to the lighthouse was only laid in 1961; before that it was just a rocky trail. Explosives were used to create a nicely walkable path. You can still see the blast holes here and there along the route.
The lighthouse was built in 1863 — quite a modern look for its crisp white paint!
With every bend, the view becomes more beautiful, and without noticing you climb higher and higher. The paths are perfectly suitable for strollers, so even the smallest kids can join.
If you like to go off the beaten track, take the small “Mina de Ocre” path near the end of the route to the lighthouse. This stony trail leads to an ochre‑colored cave. The views are stunning everywhere — Ibiza has nothing on this… If you walk to the lighthouse and back, allow about 1.5 hours. With children, you’ll probably need an extra 30–60 minutes. So don’t go between 2 and 5 p.m. in the hottest summer months.
A good meal after the walk
From the trail you overlook the town of Albir — a fairly touristy place where many Dutch people spend not only the summer but also the winter months. That’s usually not my thing, but I recently discovered a new restaurant: La Cena by Lola. No typical Spanish fluorescent tubes overhead, but a super cozy atmosphere! Definitely make a reservation, walk back down, and enjoy a tasty plate of food after this beautiful walk!
More tips for good restaurants and breakfast spots read here .
Spotting dolphins
The mountain you see in the distance belongs to Calpe. You can go on a beautiful hike there too (with the whole family). The strange spots you see floating in the water are fish farms. Because they’re fed daily, dolphins have learned to find their way here easily — and are regularly spotted. In Spain they’re called “delfĂn mular.”
In these blogs you’ll find even more tips suitable for kids of all ages. Will you let me know if this helped you? I always love to hear it!
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