L'Alfas del Pi and Albir
L'Alfas del Pi is a town of two halves. The original fortified village was located some 4 kilometres inland to ward off attacks from the pirates that used to plague the coastline. This has developed into a popular town which hosts an international film festival every July and a Jazz festival every October.
The sea-side community is known as Albir and has grown rapidly since the 1990's as Albir has gained popularity as a tourist destination. In fact the district of L'Alfas del Pi has the second biggest concentration of Norwegian residents abroad along with sizeable Dutch and English communities. The attractive palm fringed beach front esplanade is called Paseo de las Estrellas (Stars Promenade) in honour of the famous actors and actresses who have scooped awards at the festival. Albir has a cliff top lighthouse, which can be visited on foot only! The views from it over the warm waters of the Mediterranean towards the Peñon de Ifach at Calpe and the hillside town of Altea with its distinctive blue-domed church are very memorable.
Places of interest and ideas of things to do in L'Alfas del Pi and Albir
- Beach: long sandy beach.
- Promenade: known as the stars promenade.
- Lighthouse: marked walking path to the lighthouse.
- International Film Festival: every July for more information take a look at the official website.
- Jazz Festival: every October.
Ideas of places to twin L'Alfas del Pi and Albir with day or night
- Visit the busy market on a Tuesday morning in the nearby town of Altea, then make the short drive to Albir and enjoy an afternoon stroll along the promenade beside the sandy beach, stopping for a menu del dia at any of the beach front restaurants.
- Walk along the cliff top to Punta Bombarda with its lighthouse and stunning views out over the Mediterranean sea. Then head to the lively beach town of Albir for a well deserved cerveza!
- Benidorm is just around the corner from Albir, so you can easily combine a visit to any of the exciting theme parks with a relaxing evening in Albir or have a day soaking up the sun on the beach at Albir and then a lively night out in Benidorm at the Benidorm Palace or watching a live comedian or band.
Places of Interest
L'Alfas del Pi and Albir Beach
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From here: walk down to the sandy beach and promenade or follow the road uphill for shops and restaurants.
L'Alfas del Pi and Albir Lighthouse Car Park
N38034.094 W0003.814Parking: is in gravelled car park and is free.
From here: follow the old road and the signs along the cliff to the lighthouse.
Top tip: it is about a 5 kilometre walk, so make sure you are properly prepared.
