- 3 km
- Cycling · walking
Senda del Pilar al Mar
A flat 3-kilometre walking and cycling path along the rambla, from the town to Las Higuericas beach. 6 kilometres there and back; also good for skating.
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The area
Cycling and walking from the front door
Pilar has more than 30 kilometres of cycle paths. The Senda del Pilar al Mar takes you to the sea in fifteen minutes, and along the coast you can carry on to the salt pans and windmills of Lo Pagán.
Two bikes ready for you
The penthouse comes with two city bikes that you can use free of charge. Let us know when you book that you would like them, and they will be ready for you.
The land around Pilar is flat, and the town has more than 30 kilometres of cycle paths, with four routes linking the centre to the beaches and coastal districts. Walkers have plenty of choice too: from a short stroll along the seafront to a stage of the GR-92.
The bikes
Ready for short rides
The two city bikes are meant for short rides: to the bakery, the Friday market or the beach. The town centre is three minutes away by bike, the Torre de la Horadada beaches fifteen minutes and Mil Palmeras about 25 minutes.
Cycling is most pleasant here from mid-October to May. From November to March, daytime temperatures average 16 to 20 °C. In summer, ride early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Routes
Three routes from the penthouse
All three are flat and easy on a city bike or on foot. The links open the route in Google Maps.
- ± 5 km
- Walking
Along the coast
From El Mojón to the Orihuela border you walk about 5 kilometres over dunes, boardwalks and palm-lined promenades: past the watchtower, the Paseo del Sardinero and the Rocamar coves.
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- GR-92: 3 km
- Cycling
To the salt pans and the windmill
Via El Mojón you cycle into the Las Salinas park. From El Mojón beach, the GR-92 follows the salt pans for 3 kilometres to the Molino de Quintín; this stretch is recommended for cyclists.
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On the way
Flamingos within cycling distance
In twenty minutes you can cycle to the San Pedro del Pinatar salt pans, where flamingos can be seen all year.
Walking
Longer walks
For a full day on foot, or a morning in the shade.
Pinar de Campoverde
Inland lies the Pinar de Campoverde pine forest, with a 4-kilometre circular walk along the Río Seco. The longer 10-kilometre route to the river mouth at Mil Palmeras is currently closed.
GR-92: Torrevieja – Pilar
Stage 22 of the official GR-92 coastal trail runs 21.4 kilometres from Paseo Juan Aparicio in Torrevieja to the El Mojón promenade: about 5 hours 40 minutes. In built-up areas it is not waymarked everywhere.
Around the salt lakes
Walking and cycling paths run around the La Mata and Torrevieja lagoons. From La Mata there is an easy birdwatching route of about 8 kilometres. See Torrevieja.
Good to know
Tips for the road
- Take water with you, even outside summer: afternoons can be warm.
- The town’s four cycle routes are on visitpilardelahoradada.com.
- In the Las Salinas regional park, stay on the marked paths.
- The southern stage of the Camino de Santiago del Sureste starts at the 16th-century watchtower of Torre de la Horadada.
Frequently asked questions
Are there bikes at the penthouse?
Yes, there are two city bikes that you can use free of charge. Let us know when you book and they will be ready for you.
How long does it take to cycle to the beach?
About 15 minutes to the Torre de la Horadada beaches and around 25 minutes to Mil Palmeras.
Can you cycle to the salt pans?
Yes. The Las Salinas visitor centre is about 20 minutes by bike. The stretch from El Mojón along the salt pans to the Molino de Quintín (GR-92, 3 kilometres) is recommended for cyclists.
Is Pilar de la Horadada good for walking?
Yes. The town centre is a ten-minute walk away, and along the coast you can walk about 5 kilometres on promenades, boardwalks and dunes. For longer hikes there is the GR-92 and the Pinar de Campoverde pine forest.
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