Mediterranean Coast - Málaga to Valencia

Beginning at Spain’s Málaga Airport and ending at the country’s famed city of Valencia, the Mediterranean Coast aerial journey visits some of the most fantastic coastal views to be found anywhere on the planet.

 

The carefully designed flight highlights some of the most intriguing and stunning locations on Spain’s famed Mediterranean coastline, with legs beginning and ending at a broad array of airport types, offering challenges in addition to incredible vistas.

 

Assistance on the trip will be available in the form of a 'Back on Track' button on the VFR Map -- however, be advised that using this will disable achievements tied to the activity.

See trip in Skyvector

Total Legs: 8     Total Distance: 363     Total Time(125kts): 2 hours 54 minutes

 

Leg 1

Málaga to Jayena

Leg Distance: 42.05     Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.

 

See leg in Skyvector

Malaga(LEMG) to Malaga(POI1)

Distance: 4.58NM     Bearing: 53°     2 minutes

 

After departing Málaga Airport, head to the northeast to the city of Málaga, which lies in the heart of the Costa del Sol (Coast of the Sun) on the Mediterranean Sea.

 

Malaga(POI1) to Rincon de la Victoria(POI2)

Distance: 6.94NM     Bearing: 92°     3 minutes

 

Fly to the east, following the dramatic coast, where mountains seem to fall into the sea, to the city of Rincon de la Victoria.

 

Rincon de la Victoria(POI2) to Caleta de Velez(POI3)

Distance: 10.25NM     Bearing: 78°     5 minutes

 

Continue to the east to the coastal village of Caleta de Velez.

 

Caleta de Velez(POI3) to Nerja(NERJA)

Distance: 9.2NM     Bearing: 90°     4 minutes

 

East along the rugged coast lies the resort town of Nerja.

 

Nerja(NERJA) to Rio Chillar(POI4)

Distance: 3.87NM     Bearing: 12°     2 minutes

 

Turn to the north, and fly up a canyon to visit Rio Chillar.

 

Rio Chillar(POI4) to Jayena(LE84)

Distance: 7.21NM     Bearing: 10°     3 minutes

 

Continue north into the highlands above the Mediterranean and land at Jayena Airfield.

 

Leg 2

Jayena to Almeria

Leg Distance: 80.28     Approximate time at 125kts: 39 minutes.

 

See leg in Skyvector

Jayena(LE84) to Rio Guadalfeo(POI5)

Distance: 16.91NM     Bearing: 104°     8 minutes

 

After lifting off again, head to the east-southeast to visit Rio Guadalfeo, a small river in the mountains above the Mediterranean.

 

Rio Guadalfeo(POI5) to Motril(POI6)

Distance: 6.88NM     Bearing: 191°     3 minutes

 

Turn to the south, heading back toward the Mediterranean Sea, and fly over the town of Motril, which is nestled between the mountains and the sea.

 

Motril(POI6) to Castell de Ferro(POI7)

Distance: 7.87NM     Bearing: 101°     4 minutes

 

Set a course to the east-southeast to visit the coastal village of Castell de Ferro.

 

Castell de Ferro(POI7) to La Mamola(POI8)

Distance: 4.53NM     Bearing: 68°     2 minutes

 

Follow the coastline to the east-northeast to arrive at the resort of La Mamola.

 

La Mamola(POI8) to Adra(ADRA)

Distance: 12.32NM     Bearing: 89°     6 minutes

 

East of La Mamola lies the coastal city of Adra.

 

Adra(ADRA) to Reserva Natural Albufera(POI9)

Distance: 3.12NM     Bearing: 89°     1 minutes

 

Due east of Adra lies Reserva Natural Albufera, which protects a freshwater estuary of the Gulf of Valencia.

 

Reserva Natural Albufera(POI9) to Aguadulce(POI10)

Distance: 18.94NM     Bearing: 78°     9 minutes

 

Set an east-northeast heading, flying over both water and land, to visit Aguadulce, which lies on the Gulf of Almeria.

 

Aguadulce(POI10) to Almeira(POI11)

Distance: 5.23NM     Bearing: 72°     3 minutes

 

Continue on your heading to Almeria, a city noted for its Moorish fortress that overlooks the Gulf of Almeria.

 

Almeira(POI11) to Almeria(LEAM)

Distance: 4.48NM     Bearing: 87°     2 minutes

 

Land at Almeria Airport, due east of the city of Almeria.

 

Leg 3

Almeria to Aeródromo De Garrucha

Leg Distance: 37.35     Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

 

See leg in Skyvector

Almeria(LEAM) to Campohermoso(POI12)

Distance: 12.63NM     Bearing: 63°     6 minutes

 

Once in the air again, head to the northeast, visiting the town of Campohermoso, which lies inland of the Mediterranean Sea. 

 

Campohermoso(POI12) to Carboneras(POI13)

Distance: 11.64NM     Bearing: 73°     6 minutes

 

Continue on an east-northeasterly course and rejoin the sea at the town of Carboneras.

 

Carboneras(POI13) to Garrucha(POI14)

Distance: 12.09NM     Bearing: 17°     6 minutes

 

Head to the northeast and rejoin the sea at Garrucha.

 

Garrucha(POI14) to Aerodromo De Garrucha(LEGH)

Distance: 0.99NM     Bearing: 337°     0 minutes

 

Prepare to land at Aerodromo De Garrucha, just few miles northwest.

 

Leg 4

Aeródromo De Garrucha to Alhama De Murcia Airport

Leg Distance: 42.13     Approximate time at 125kts: 20 minutes.

 

See leg in Skyvector

Aerodromo De Garrucha(LEGH) to San Juan de los Terreros(POI15)

Distance: 12.87NM     Bearing: 37°     6 minutes

 

Fly northeast along the dramatic coastline to San Juan de los Terreros, which lies on the water under a large, imposing headland.

 

San Juan de los Terreros(POI15) to Aguilas(POI16)

Distance: 4.54NM     Bearing: 58°     2 minutes

 

Follow the coast to the port city of Águilas.

 

Aguilas(POI16) to Parque Cabo Cape y Puntas de Calnegre(POI17)

Distance: 6.29NM     Bearing: 41°     3 minutes

 

Northeast of Águilas lies Parque Cabo Cape y Puntas de Calnegre, which protect this part of the Mediterranean coast.

 

Parque Cabo Cape y Puntas de Calnegre(POI17) to El Saladillo(POI18)

Distance: 13.95NM     Bearing: 32°     7 minutes

 

Fly to the northeast, inland from the sea, to the town of El Saladillo.

 

El Saladillo(POI18) to Alhama De Murcia Airport(LELH)

Distance: 4.48NM     Bearing: 21°     2 minutes

 

Continue northeast and land at Alhama De Murcia Airport.