FUTURE sandpiper Walks
Pleasant walks along the coast for about two hours in duration and of 7 – 10 km
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Reservation is required before attending every Walk
Only paid up members of U3A International may participate
Guests are not permitted
Click on the Name of any Walk for more details
BENAHAVIS TORRE LEONERA PARK TO THE GUADALMINA RESERVOIR
sandpiper Walk
This walk begins at the Leonera Park in Benahavis and proceeds past the Sports Centre and enters the picturesque Dragonfly Trail along the Guadalmina river to the Benahavis Reservoir. The walk then circumnavigates the reservoir and leads back into Benahavis centre where refreshments can be enjoyed prior to the descent to the parking area.
Medium
60 m Ascent
ON THE LA QUINTA TRAIL
sandpiper Walk
The walk is a mixture of seaside and countryside. The sea views of the Paseo give way to tree-lined broad boulevards and then farmland before reaching the outskirts of Nueva Andalucia.
Easy
40 m Ascent
BENAHAVIS AQUEDUCT WALK
sandpiper Walk
This is a shorter version of one of the the most popular walks in the programme with stunning views of the Angosturas Gorge and Guadalmina River. The subsequent walk along the aqueduct is both peaceful and picturesque. An experience that should not be missed. Bring refreshments… there is no half-way coffee-house or facilities.
Medium
73 m Ascent
SAN PEDRO TO CORAL BEACH
sandpiper Walk
The walk combines healthy exercise on the San Pedro Paseo and subsequent boardwalk with a tour of the Puerto Banus waterfront and Marina and their adjacent restaurants and luxury stores. It terminates at the more humble Coral Beach for refreshments before returning.
Easy
5 m Ascent
A STROLL INTO BENAHAVIS
sandpiper Walk
This walk is a gentle, uphill stroll into Benahavis where refreshments can be enjoyed at the central square. The surrounding countryside is charming with green woodland, views of the cliffs, the a deep Angosturas gorge and the Guadalmina river. All this plus exercise.
Easy to Medium
85 m Ascent