Benissa's ecological coast walk: coves, cliffs and seagrass

Benissa's old town lies inland, yet its short coastline is one of the Marina Alta's most varied walks. The ecological path threads low cliffs and small coves, with panels explaining rock, vegetation and life below the water. From above, dark patches in clear sea often reveal the seagrass meadows that shelter marine life.

The local story

The path is a series of useful sections rather than a single compulsory march. One reaches Les Bassetes from the Benissa Playa visitor area; another runs towards Cala Advocat. Pine shade comes and goes, and each opening changes the view towards Calp and the next headland. The built path gives access without requiring walkers to scramble down fragile slopes.

Plan the visit

Choose one signed section and return the same way, or plan a pickup for a longer linear walk. The tourism office describes a route of about 3.5 kilometres, but steps and small climbs make pace variable. Carry water, use sun protection and keep dogs on a lead. For swimming, use an authorised cove and check sea conditions; the walking path is no guarantee of safe water access.

How it connects

This coastal reading complements the higher viewpoints of Xàbia and the Penyal d'Ifac landscape at Calp.

Sources

Written in September 2026 using Portal de Turismo Benissa.