The Costa Blanca’s tourist trains are back.
Photo Credit: Pilar de la Horadada Tourism Office via X
The Costa Blanca’s tourist trains are taking to the tracks once more to provide sustainable and simple transport services to anyone who visits the sunny coast. The two main trains, one that traverses Pilar de la Horadada, and another that chugs through Orihuela Costa, were established to help visitors get to know every nook and cranny of the beautiful Costa, and encourage tourist spending, learning about Alicante culture, reduce the usage of cars and help make the Costa more eco-friendly, and help support local businesses and events by way of tourist traffic.
The Pilar de la Horadada tourist train will run until August 31 and will be active from Tuesday to Sunday, including holidays. It has a total of 18 stops, traversing a wide expanse of the coast and will also go inland into town, complete with an audio guide so first-time visitors can learn about the popular seaside town. Not only this, the train service is completely free of charge. The service was established by Pilar de la Horadada’s Department of Tourism.
The Orihuela train will run from Playa Flamenca to Campoamor and back, and will cost just €6 per person, for unlimited travel per day. The full train line journey takes less than an hour, making it ideal for travellers who are short on time for sightseeing. Discounts will also be offered for groups of four or more people. The train is set to run through July and August, and is run by Valencian transport company Bus Sigüenza, who founded the train in 2018. With open-air carriages, it will be a wonderful and relaxing way to beat the heat without breaking the bank.
Whether you are traversing the Costa for the first time, looking for a smooth and relaxing ride, or you’re simply a train enthusiast, the Costa’s trains will be busy chugging along all summer and visitors shouldn’t miss out on the fun.