Sierra Helada Natural Park, Costa Blanca

The Sierra Helada Natural Park is located on the Mediterranean coast and is a landmark of the Costa Blanca in Spain. The coastal towns of Albir and Benidorm are located at the foot of the mountain range. Hiking in the Sierra Helada offers wonderful views of the vast Mediterranean Sea, the steep cliffs and the coastal landscape. The views of Puig Campana and towards the Sierra de Bernia mountain range are also fantastic.

In my opinion, the light-coloured limestone cliffs and the green mountain slopes form a beautiful contrast to the blue tones of the sea. But the Sierra Helada is also an eye-catcher when viewed from a distance. The elongated mountain range rises majestically into the sea and has a striking silhouette.

The side of the Sierra Helada facing the sea impresses with its rugged cliffs, while the slopes facing away from the sea appear rather gentle. A particularly charming place is the lighthouse called Faro de l'Albir, which appears very picturesque in the mountain landscape. But the Sierra Helada is also a popular travel destination in the province of Alicante because of its imposing cliffs and breathtaking rock formations.

Incidentally, the name Sierra Helada means "icy" or "frosty mountain range". This probably refers less to the Mediterranean temperatures and more to the misty light moods on the coast and the bright colours of the cliffs, which give the Sierra Helada a frosty appearance on some days (when seen from a distance).

Please follow this link to view the Sierra Helada Natural Park collection.