The address that is pinned is not the place that is in the pictures! If you park near the restaurant Kiosco Cameleón, the beginning of the board walk starts there. The views are gorgeous, and I love that the boardwalk leads you to different parts of the beach, gazebos to hang out under as well as benches to take in the scenery, into the forest, and back to the city. There's also a part of the boardwalk that leads you straight to a restaurant on the beach called "Chiringuito Las Dunas." Take a walk with your loved one during sunset to enjoy the peaceful forest, views of the beach, then surprise them with the restaurant on the shore. Or walk the path first thing in the morning with some coffee before it's too hot out. read more

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Camino Natural de Rota is a series of free, public, boardwalk paths that lead from the NW beaches of Rota, down to the Paseo Marítimo de la Costilla. Along their way, they snake through the sandy pine forests of the park for the Corrales de Rota, as well as other areas leading to roads in town, such as near the Botanical Gardens, and soccer field. The Camino follows the beach, outside the dunes, but is not always on or in view of the beach. Inside the Corrales de Rota parklands, the Camino makes meandering paths, in various directions. Every so often, a path will lead to the beach, and it will have a pagoda just on the beach, which serves as a great lookout / shelter / resting spot. These pagodas also exist along the main path leading across town to the Paseo Marítimo, but are much fewer along there. Note that while the Camino will get you to the Paseo Marítimo, and then into town, neither walkway is a direct route into the downtown or old town, so if you are intent on walking but pressed for time, I would consult a map to get there most directly along the streets. All of the paths we traveled (quite a lot) were wheelchair / stroller accessible. I cannot say if every inch of them are this way, but the majority is for sure. The paths allow dogs, bikes, joggers, and of course, walkers. Paths are accessible 24 hours. The paths and scenery of the Camino are beautiful. There is a lot of money and care invested into these paths, which add so much functionality and facility to Rota. Because of this, I was surprised and disappointed at the litter and graffiti noticeable along the trails. Neither issue was constant, but present, nonetheless. The Camino also passes an abandoned 20thC military camp, which attracts the town's homeless population. This camp is fenced in, with no access to the Camino, and there is no apparent safety concern for visitors. While there are some very cool, very old cultural treasures in Rota, I recommend the Camino Natural de Rota right up there as a top thing to do when visiting this town. They are a great way to see and feel the nature of the parks and beaches, and to watch locals enjoying their town. read more

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AMAZING walk thru some peaceful trail and cool hidden from the beating sun.... It connects Azúcar Bar and the Hotel Playa Luz...... Great place to walk your 4 legged BFF...... read more