La Colada de la Costa, from Playa del Torres to the Torre del Aguiló

La Colada de la Costa follows an old livestock track beside the sea, between Playa del Torres and the Torre del Aguiló, in La Cala. It is a circular route of about 8 km, about two hours on foot, with the Sendero Azul (Blue Trail) mark. The difficulty is medium-low, but there are stretches over cliff and rock where you should take care.

Three towers and a barracks

The walk links pieces from very different periods. The Torre de Sant Josep, next to Playa del Torres, is according to the tourist office the best-preserved Roman funerary tower in Spain. Further on is the old Carabineros barracks, from the 19th century. And at the end, the Torre del Aguiló, one of the oldest and best-preserved watchtowers of the coastal defence system against the Barbary corsairs, built in the 16th century, in the reign of Philip II. The tower has been restored recently and the access path has rest points and panels on nature, the 17th-century lookouts and the banditry of the 18th and 19th centuries. From the top you can see the whole Marina Baixa.

Water along the way

Halfway along is the Racó del Conill, a naturist cove with very clear water that the tourist office recommends for snorkelling: in summer, bring a mask and swimsuit. The other coves on this coast are best seen from the sea, on the kayak to the Torre del Aguiló.

Before setting out

No springs are listed along the route: bring water and sun protection, especially in the hot months, and shoes that grip on rock. The trail is open all year. For questions, the Environment Department answers on 966 508 285 and the Tourist Info on 966 851 371. With a dog, on a lead and carefully on the cliff stretches.