I'm just back from a week on the Sureste. The markings are great and you will not get lost if your paying any sort of heed at all. I got my first stamp at St Mary's Basilica which opened at 18 30. There's a lift up to the castle too along by the beach if anyone has an hour to kill. It's a straightforward hike out of town, just head for the cemetery. From here your in the country following quiet lanes and dirt roads. There are lots of paths in the gorge that you cross on the way to San Pascals cave so keep the eyes peeled. There are great views from the cave but it's very steep coming down so take your time.
I stayed the first night in Novelda. The Albergue has moved to a four bedroom apartment on Constitution Ave and is very plush.
The second day I walked to Sax via Elda. The church Mola, outside Novelda, is worth the detour. When leaving Elda, cross the bridge behind the ruined castle, stay on this road around and under the train tracks and turn right at the BlackSteel factory. Pass the school and veer right just before the hospital. You'll see the pass up ahead so you can go straight up to it or follow the arrows around. Just before Sax you have to cross a stream. It was flooded for me so I just walk up onto the road and walked the last km into town. I stayed at Hotel la Cura at the end of town which offers a pilgrim deal in a three star hotel for 22€.
The next day I chose to go to Caudete, not Yecla. The two routes split at Villena. If going to Caudete leave town passing the bullring and turn left at a couple of small factories . Be careful around here for 500m because of traffic. If the church is closed outside Caudete you can get a sello in the adjoining house. There's a sign in the church telling you this. The Albergue in this town is at the end of town on a hill and it's cool.
The next day I had to carry all food and water but I enjoyed the whole day. Montealegre is a grand , quite tidy town with a nice Albergue too. I got a tour of the town in a car, was shown how to leave town in the morning, shown the shop and dropped back again.
When leaving Montealegre in the morning , leave by the John Deer yard. You can then follow this road for 7km or turn left through winding paths for 9. I tuned left and I'm glad I did too. Later in the day you'll meet a very straight road, very straight! Petrola is a nice little place. Quiet. It has lagoons nearby and load of birds with look outs too. The Albergue is at the church. Since it was only 12 30 when I reached there, and I was feeling good , I decided to restock and head for Chinchilla.
The hike to Chinchilla is straightforward too. Follow the signs until you end up walking near a biggish road. Stay with this track which will then bring you onto the road. Stay on the Tarmac for 1km then left off the road. Here the trail splits so veer right for Chinchilla. I followed the signs all the way to the Cuco bar and then turned left and followed this road to Hostel Volante for the night. To get up to the town use the path behind the garage across the road. This also leads you to San Anton Abad where you'll see tomorrow's arrows.
I really enjoyed my Camino even if I was the only pilgrim on the way. Each town has plenty of shops and bars and the albergues are spotless and comfortable with loads of hot water. There are cool castles to be seen in each town too. Wifi is available at all cafes and bars. Mind yourself coming down from San Pascals and the rest will be a breeze