Guardamar del Segura
This popular town is renowned for its many kilometres of fine sandy beaches. It has a busy high street full of all kinds of shops as well as a popular market to keep even the most dedicated shoppers happy.
You can explore the man-made dunes (created to stop the town from becoming buried in the sand) of the Alfonso Park or picnic under the pines. The Reina Sofia Park is a great place for the children with its floodlit play area and the nearby children's funfair and night market (both summer only) make for a good evening out. Don't forget to stop at the marina or visit the tourist office to find out more about Guardamar and to book yourself on the tourist train.
Places of interest
- Beach: 12km of fine sand.
- Promenade: short beach front with cafes & restaurants.
- Town Centre: long high street.
- Tourist Office: more information about Castle (ruin), Archaeology Museum, Engineer Mira Museum, the Moorish ruins in the Dunes and to book for the tourist train.
- Market: large Wednesday morning beside church.
- Night Market: Summer months only evenings.
- Children's Funfair: Summer months only evenings.
- Alfonso Park: sand dunes & pines, walking & picnics.
- Reina Sofia Park: children's floodlit play area, walks, small lake, ducks and peacocks.
- Marina & Marina Promenade: Spanish restaurant and boat trip to Tabarca Island.
- Rio Segura walking & cycling route: inland to Rojales, Formentera, Algorfa, Benejuzar and Orihuela.
Ideas of things to do in Guardamar del Segura
- Have a relaxing day at the beach, enjoy an evening picnic in the sand dunes at the north beach and then a fun filled night at the night market and children’s funfair.
- Visit the market on a Wednesday morning and discover the centre of the town with its beautiful church and impressive town hall, then drive to the marina to admire the boats and stroll out to sea along the marina promenade.
- Park at the marina and walk along the beach past the sand dunes and the beach houses to Guardamar and then back through the palms, aloe vera and eucalyptus of the Alfonso Park.
Ideas of places to twin Guardamar del Segura with day or night
- Spend the morning in the hustle and bustle of the market in Guardamar, then visit the natural park at La Mata for a bit of peace and tranquility.
- Have a relaxing day in the sun on the beach and an afternoon out of the sun bowling at the Ozone or shopping in the Habaneras in Torrevieja.
- Park at the south end of Guardamar and walk along the beach to La Mata for a spot of lunch (you’ll pass some restaurants as you enter La Mata but you’ll find more past the watch tower and if you continue onto the wooden promenade) then amble back slowly.
Places of Interest
Guardamar del Segura Alfonso Park
N38°05.436 W0°39.030Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy in the summer, so you might have to park further away and walk or use the pay car park.
From here: walk towards the entrance for the Alfonso Park which was created to stop the town from becoming buried in the sand. There are many paths through the park and it is great for a walk, cycle or picnic.
Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, past the Reina Sofia Park, the entrance to the Alfonso Park is on the left.
Top tip: you can walk through the Alfonso Park all the way to the marina and back along the beach.
Guardamar del Segura Beach North End
N38°06.505 W0°38.661Parking: is in the Marina and costs 1€ for however long you want to stay, insert coin on entrance and scan ticket on exit.
From here: walk around the marina and exit through gate to north end of the beach, the pier and the Alfonso Park.
Top tip: this is a great place to park during the height of the summer if you\'ve arrived too late at the beach to get parked in the town.
Guardamar del Segura Beach South End
N38°04.495 W0°38.923Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.
From here: walk down onto the beach, turn right for La Mata or left for centre of Guardamar and its promenade.
Guardamar del Segura Boat Trips
N38°06.505 W0°38.661Parking: is in the Marina and costs 1€ for however long you want to stay, insert coin on entrance and scan ticket on exit.
From here: walk around the marina to the boat.
Top tip: take a look at the official website for the Tabarca Cruiser for up to date information about timetables and prices.
Guardamar del Segura Childrens Funfair
N38°05.397 W0°38.964Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy, so you might have to park further away and walk or use the pay car park.
From here: you'll easily spot the children's funfair which is here every night during the summer.
Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, past the Reina Sofia Park the Funfair is on the right.
Top tip: arrive early and have a picnic on the beach whilst the sunbathers are departing, then enjoy your evening knowing that you are already parked.
Guardamar del Segura Marina & Marina Promenade
N38°06.505 W0°38.661Parking: is in the Marina and costs 1€ for however long you want to stay, insert coin on entrance and scan ticket on exit.
From here: walk around the marina, exit gate to take a stroll along the promenade out to sea to see the fishermen or along the beach to see the sand dunes or through the Alfonso Park.
Guardamar del Segura Market Large Wednesday Morning
N38°05.381 W0°39.306Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy on market days, so you might have to park further away and walk.
From here: walk uphill away from the sea towards the church the market stalls line the streets around this area.
Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, walk towards the church, the market stalls line the streets around this area.
Guardamar del Segura Night Market
N38°05.436 W0°38.983Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy in the evening, so you might have to park further away and walk or use the pay car park underground for the Town Centre.
From here: you'll easily spot the night market which is here every night during the summer.
Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, the stalls will be opposite the Reina Sofia Park on your left.
Top tip: arrive early and have a picnic on the beach whilst the sunbathers are departing, then enjoy your evening knowing that you are already parked.
Guardamar del Segura Pay Car Park 1
N38°05.416 W0°39.251Can be used with: • town centre • tourist office • promenade • reina sofia park • tourist train • alfonso park • funfair childrens summer evenings • market night summer evenings • market large wednesday morning
Guardamar del Segura Promenade
N38°05.051 W0°38.883Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy during high season, so you might have to park further away and walk or get here early in the morning.
From here: walk downhill towards the beach, turn left for start of promenade with its mix of bars, cafes and restaurants.
Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, past the Reina Sofia and Alfonso Park to the T junction, turn left for start of promenade with its mix of bars, cafes and restaurants.
Guardamar del Segura Reina Sofia Park
N38°05.418 W0°39.045Parking: is on the road and free, it gets very busy in the summer, so you might have to park further away and walk or use the pay car park.
From here: walk towards the entrance for the Reina Sofia Park with its ponds full of terrapins and ducks, paths and floodlit children's play area, you might even be lucky enough to see a peacock!
Parking tip: if it is really busy try the pay car park, look at the town hall then walk down the road to the right of the building towards the sea, the entrance to the Reina Sofia Park is on your right.
Top tip: visit during the evening in the summer, it is open until midnight, and enjoy the close by night market and children's funfair, even have a stroll on the moonlit beach.
Guardamar del Segura Rio Segura Walking Cycling Route
N38°06.505 W0°38.661Parking: is in the Marina and costs 1€ for however long you want to stay, insert coin on entrance and scan ticket on exit. Or to miss out the 2 kilometres of pavement join the path at the towns entrance by the roundabout with the waterfall fountain on it that you pass to get to the marina. To find the path walk or cycle under the bridge keeping the river on your right.
From here: walk or cycle along the banks of the Rio Segura (pavement for first 2 kilometres then it changes to hard ground). The path goes past Rojales, Formentera, Algorfa and Benejuzar and finishes 30 kilometres away in Orihuela. This route can be done as one long journey from Guardamar to Orihuela or you can use the villages as starting/stopping points.
Top tip: go with friends and two cars, leave one car in the village where you want to finish and one at the start!!
Guardamar del Segura Tourist Office
N38°05.411 W0°39.244Parking: is either in pay car park underground or is free in any of the side streets if you can find a space!
From here: walk into the Church square and locate the Tourist Office in the corner next to the Town Hall where you can find out more information about the Castle (ruin), Archaeology Museum, Engineer Mira Museum, the Moorish ruins in the Dunes which is only visitable on the Tourist Train.
Guardamar del Segura Tourist Train
N38°05.411 W0°39.244Parking: is either in pay car park underground or is free in any of the side streets if you can find a space!
From here: walk into the Church square and locate the Tourist Office in the corner beside the Town Hall where you can book for the Tourist Train, it operates during the summer only.
Guardamar del Segura Town Centre
N38°05.393 W0°39.255Parking: is either in pay car park underground or is free in any of the side streets if you can find a space!
From here: walk into the Church square and turn left or right for the long high street on which all of the shops are located.
