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
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Parque de Calistenia to Laguna Village
sandpiper Walk
This walk is from Parque de Calistenia to Laguna Village and return, using the boardwalk and Paseo Maritimo. The walk starts along the boardwalk at the back of Carrefour Estepona and continues along the Paseo Maritimo in an easterly direction. Many urbanisations and hotels having connected their properties to the boardwalk makes for interesting views. The return is by the same route.
Easy
5 m Ascent
Palm Beach, Los Monteros to Marina La Bajadilla, Marbella
sandpiper Walk
Walk Participants will head West along the boardwalk passing Rio Real, sand dunes and the Parque Mediterraneo before joining the paseo maritimo at La Dolce Vita chiringuito. Participants will then pass the Fishermen’s lockups and arrive at the Fishermen’s cottages opposite the Marina La Bajadilla. There will be an opportunity to take refreshments at Restaurante Canuto before returning along the same Route.
Easy
3 m Ascent
San Pedro to Puerto Banus
sandpiper Walk
Walk participants will leave the meeting place heading east along San Pedro’s paseo maritimo before crossing the bridge over the Guadaiza river. They will then continue along the boardwalk passing several coves on their passage to Puerto Banus. Walkers will continue around the Puerto Banus waterfront and marina to the La Victoria statue where there will be an opportunity for refreshments at a beachside cafe. Walkers will return by the same route except when going through Puerto Banus where a section of road walking will be used to bypass the marina.
Easy
5 m Ascent
CALA DE MIJAS TO RIVIERA PLAYA
sandpiper Walk
This walk goes west from the Torre de la Bateria along the sendero litoral towards Riviera Playa. Much of the route is by boardwalk, affording pleasant views of this interesting part of the coast. Refreshments will be taken at the chiringuito ‘El Juncal’ at Rivera Playa before the return.
Easy
5 m Ascent
CASTILLO SOHAIL TO LOS BOLICHES PLAYA, FUENGIROLA
sandpiper Walk
Leaving the Parque del Castillo behind, with its castle resplendent on the hill, this walk embarks on the Fuengirola Paseo Maritimo. It crosses the Fuengirola river, passes the Puerto Deportivo and arrives at the Espigon de la T and then continues to Los Boliches playa. It passes a variety of street bars and chiringuitos, which in full season are a hub of activity. Return is by the same route after an opportunity for refreshments at a nearby chiringuito.
Easy
