[ 01/01/1900 ]

The Dunas de Guardamar offer a unique natural environment, made up of hundreds of large sand dunes covered with pines, palms and eucalyptus trees

Lying very close to the beach, the city often got large blast of sandstorms within the years. Therefore it had been decided to plant a large forest alongside, which is now known as the dunes of Guardamar. Attracting an enormous amount of wildlife over the time, the area is now an environmentally protected area.

Developed after silt brought down the river Segura during many years, built up into large sand dunes. These threatened to overrun the small town of Guardamar by the end of the nineteenth century. A system of forestation was therefore developed to control the movement of the sand dunes, saving Guardamar from this threat, and now, providing this beautiful and contrasting area

The created area is the smallest natural park in Spain called Park Alfonso XIII. Together with the little park of Reina Sofia close to the city center, Guardamar is really a wonderful place to totally relax and enjoy a perfect day. To the left, next to the beach, the dunes of Guardamar, with its pine tree forest at the national park

The little town of Guardamar Spain, lies about 15 kilometers north of Torrevieja. Following the national road N332 up in northern direction

With about 10000 habitants Guardamar (also known as Guardamar del Segura) is one of the very well known places along the Costablanca. The city is famous for its about 10 km long beach, which is pine forest enclosed

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