Ruta del Faro de l'Albir

At the northern end of the Serra Gelada Natural Park is the Albir Lighthouse, a sober and charming building that, since the 19th century, has been a faithful reference for sailors in this portion of the Mediterranean. Today's route – which coincides with the official red route of the natural park – leads us to the end of Punta Bombarda, the site of an old watchtower from the 16th century, next to whose ruins the lighthouse was built in 1863. We are going to get to know a very simple and accessible excursion – suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs – that leads us to the lighthouse on a gentle walk, while we enjoy magnificent views of the Bay of Altea, the Serra de Bèrnia and the mountain itself. Serra Gelada. A perfect route to introduce children to hiking and return home with a very good taste in their mouths. From the information point of l'Albir, we will follow a paved road, practically flat, and without the possibility of getting lost. Along the way we go through a small tunnel, and we find several viewpoints, which can be visited by means of a small path and/or stairs. The path leads us to the end of Punta Bombarda, where the Faro de l'Albir (natural park interpretation center) and the ruins of the Torre Bombarda, built in the 16th century, are located. It is a round trip of 5 kilometers in total. The approximate time is an hour and a half, depending on the pace. As always, I recommend doing it slowly and enjoying each of the viewpoints. It is a suitable route to do with children; You can even do it with a baby stroller. Hours of the Lighthouse Interpretation Center of l'Albir WINTER TIMETABLE Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. TIMETABLE SUMMER Monday – Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Wednesday – Saturday: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. For guided tours, contact the phone number 965 889 424