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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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
LAGUNA VILLAGE TO ESTEPONA
sandpiper Walk
This walk is from Laguna Village to Estepona paseo maritimo and return, using the boardwalk and bridge connecting Laguna Village to the Kempinski Hotel. Many urbanisations and hotels having connected their properties to the boardwalk makes for interesting views. The walk continues along the boardwalk at the back of Carrefour into Estepona and continues along the Paseo Maritimo to the first chiringuito open where refreshments can be taken. The return is by the same route.
Easy
5 m Ascent
MARBELLA TOURIST OFFICE TO RIO REAL
sandpiper Walk
Walk Participants will head east along the busy Marbella paseo maritimo following the orange trees and passing the Fishermen’s cottages and lockups. They will then continue along the paseo past chiringuito La Dolce Vita before entering the boardwalk along the sand dunes that leads towards Bahia de Marbella. Along the way participants will have sea views, and on the left, they will see various commercial enterprises, luxury urbanizations and the Rio Real golf course. There will be an opportunity to take refreshments at a chiringuito before returning along the same route.
Easy
5 m Ascent
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
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