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
PUERTO BANUS RIVERS
sandpiper Walk
Participants leave Puerto Banus walking under the A7 towards the Plaza de Toros then cross the footbridge on the right across the Arroyo Benabola. They then follow the river for about 1.5km whilst enjoying magnificent views of the mountains towards La Concha. Participants then return the same way back along the river walk returning to Puerto Banus Marina and along the Paseo maritimo towards Marbella. After crossing the footbridge over the Rio Verde there is an opportunity for refreshments. Participants return to Puerto Banus along the paseo maritimo and past the La Victoria statue.
Easy
20 m Ascent
Parque de Calistenia Estepona to Marina de Estepona
sandpiper Walk
This walk is from Parque de Calistenia to Estepona Marina and return, using the boardwalk and Estepona Paseo Maritimo. The walk starts along the boardwalk at the back of Carrefour Estepona and continues along the Paseo Maritimo past the seafront flowerbeds and palm trees. After passing the Mirador Del Carmen viewing tower the route continues to the Marina where refreshments can be taken. The return is by the same route.
Easy
5 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
Watchtower Guadalmansa towards San Pedro
sandpiper Walk
This walk is from Watchtower Guadalmansa (next to the Restaurante Tikitano) walking in an easterly direction towards San Pedro using the boardwalks and Paseo Maritimo. Many urbanisations and hotels having connected their properties to the boardwalk makes for interesting views. The walk continues past Torre de Saladillo to Playa Saladuna where refreshments can be taken. The return is by the same route.
Note – There is a short section of the walk (approx 200m) which is on firm rough ground.
Easy
5 m Ascent
SAN PEDRO TO NUEVA ANDALUCIA
sandpiper Walk
From the restaurante La Pesquera de San Pedro participants will walk along the picturesque San Pedro paseo with grassy area on the left and wide beach with palm trees on the right. At the Rio Guadaiza participants will turn inland and follow the path along the river to Nueva Andelucia. There will be an opportunity to stop at a chiringuito for coffee before the return via the same route.
Easy
CABOPINO TO PLAYA DE CALAHONDA RIVIERA
sandpiper Walk
From the parking area participants will walk around the picturesque Cabopino harbour and then take the completed boardwalk which runs alongside the back of the beach toward Cala de Mija and past the Torre De Calahonda. There will be an opportunity to stop at a chiringuito for coffee before the return via the same route.
Easy
5 m Ascent
Marbella Tourist Office to Puerto Banus
sandpiper Walk
Walk participants will head west along the paseo maritimo towards Puerto Banus passing some of Marbella’s beachfront shops and restaurants before crossing a small stream. They will then continue along the paseo passing the upmarket chiringuitos of the Marbella Beach Club and Puerto Romano.
There will be an opportunity to take refreshments before continuing along the paseo maritimo to Puerto Banus Marina.
Participants will then either take the ferry back to Marbella (approx 11 euro) or take the number 1 bus back to Marbella (approx 2 euro).
Easy
5 m Ascent
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
