around Cabo de la Huerta

here you can sit down and enjoy the view

Around Cabo de la Huerta

Cabo de la Huerta is a surprising piece of rugged nature, protruding between the popular beaches of San Juan and Albufereta.

A narrow and sometimes difficult footpath of about 5 km in length connects the two beaches and offers impressive vistas and panoramas along the rocky coastline.
The path sits approximately at the separation of two geologically different sedimentary layers.

The limestone lower layer dates from the Tortonian period and has been tilted by brutal tectonic action, causing the rocks to extend almost horizontally into the sea.
This is especially visible around the eastern tip.
The rugged southern coast features several secluded coves like Cala de la Palmera and Cabo Cantelares.

The much younger upper layer consists of yellow sandstone and contains many fossils of marine animals.

As the Cape is not very crowded it has become a favorite place for naturists.

The photos are from April 2024 through December 2025.

near Cala de la Palmera

these flats are inundated each high tide and leave fresh seafood snacks for the birds

a first view of the horizontal limestone plateau

on the south side of the Cape the trail becomes narrower and at some places a bit difficult

a grand view of Playa San Juan and, further out, Playa Muchavista

at the southern end of Playa San Juan the sandy beach changes to a more rocky environment

this is Cala Cantelar

to most of us, walking on the rocks is difficult enough

Cala de la Palmera, looking back to the east

looking east over the Tortonian limestone fingers

Santa Barbera castle in Alicante provides for a good view of Cabo de la Huerta to the north.

people on Playa San Juan pay little attention to the Cape with the featured lighthouse

a clear view of the upper layer of yellow sandstone from the Thyrrehenian Period

Santa Barbera Castle on top of Mount Benacantil dominates the skyline of Alicante

and you have to watch your step as Spiny -footed lizards can cross your trail