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ANDALUSIA
CYCLE TOURISM
GUIDE
 Index

TABLE OF CONTENTS Guadalimar

Linares
126-127
128-129
Vadollano 130-131
Introduction 4-11 Sierra Norte 132-133
El Ronquillo 134-135
How to use this guide? 4-7
What to take? 8-9
Cycling though Natural Parks 136-235
Tips and warnings 10-11
Terms of use 138-139
Doñana 140-143
Cycling in Andalusia 12-49
Sierra Nevada 144-147
Andalusia, endless tracks 14-17 Cabo de Gata-Nijar 148-151
Almería, the most beutiful setting 18-21 Sierra Maria-Los Velez 152-155
Cádiz, salt and white villages 22-25 Bahia de Cadiz 156-159
Córdoba, the crossroads 26-29 La Breña y Marismas de Barbate 160-163
Granada, the summit of Andalusia 30-33 Del Estrecho 164-167
Huelva, essential nature 34-37 Los Alcornocales 168-171
Jaén, a sea of olive groves 38-41 Grazalema 172-175
Málaga, much more just than just beaches 42-45 Sierras Subbeticas 176-179
Sevilla, city, marshlands and mountains 46-49 Sierra de Hornachuelos 180-183
Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro 184-187
Sierra de Baza 188-191
Cities by bicycle 50-57
Sierra de Castril 192-195
Sierra de Huetor 196-199
Long distance routes 58-87 Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama 200-203
Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche 204-207
This is Andalusia: Transandalus 60-67 Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas 208-211
Cycling to Santiago 68-71 Sierra de Andujar 212-215
Transnevada, the summit of Southern Europa 72-75 Sierra Magina 216-219
‘Bosques del Sur’, the largest forest in Spain 76-79 Despeñaperros 220-223
The ‘Gran Senda de Málaga’, the coast and the montains 80-83 Sierra de las Nieves 224-227
Cycling around Seville, the delightful villages of Seville 84-87 Montes de Málaga 228-231
Sierra Norte 232-235

‘Vías Verdes’, the greenways 89-135

Do not forget… 236-285
Lucainena de las Torres 92-93
Almanzora-Tramo del Hierro 94-95 Almeria 238-243
Almanzora- Tramo Olula del Río 96-97 Cadiz 244-249
‘De la Sierra’ 98-99 Cordoba 250-255
‘Entre Rios’ 100-101 Granada 256-261
Puerto Real-San Fernando 102-103 Huelva 262-267
‘Matagorda’ 104-105 Jaen 268-273
La Campiña-Cordoba 106-107 Malaga 274-279
La Campiña-Sevilla 108-109 Seville 280-285
‘La Maquinilla’ 110-111
Sierra Nevada 112-113
Useful information 286-307
Sierra de Baza 114-115
Guadiana 116-117
‘Molinos del Agua’ 118-119 Maps list 308-311
‘El Aceite’ 120-121
Subbetica 122-123
Guadajoz-Subbetica 124-125 Credits 312-315

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Introduction How to use this guide?

MAPS SYMBOLS
There are different types of maps according to the type of rep- All symbols follow the Manual Signaling Public Use of the Andalusian
resentation: large areas (provinces, natural parks...), stages or de- on his behalf :
tails of the routes. Each has a different treatment to improve their Information Lookout Fish farm
reading. Point

Visitor Botanical Garden Nursery

Towns center Garden

Main Documentation Park Natural spring

road center wildlife birth
María AL-9102
A-317
Observatory e Visits with Archaeological
Cortijo de for public use monitor remains
la Peguera
Cerro de
la Peguera Observatory Office of the Ethnographic
1.383 scientific use Nature reserve site
Start A-317
End of Route track of route
route Recreational area Restoration Dam
Vélez Blanco
Peñón de
San Blasco
1.743 1.574
Refuge Visit caves Beach
1.293 Maimónn
Lifts with Cortijo del Peral Mirador Collado 1.305Chico
de las Arenas
altitude A-317
Hotel Speleology Plant species
Fuente del Peral of interest
(meters)

Marked
PROFILE trail
Swimming Cortijo

Altimetry profiles, in addition to the differences in height, show in- Cycling Diving Bridge
lane
terest aspects of the journey, the difficulty or length in each section
or stage. Equestrian route Fishing Parking

Stage Difficulty level color

number Difficulty Shoreline Water Ladders
route activities
Very Very
Easy Medium Hard
Altitude (m) 3 easy hard
1 2 Sale of products Air Tower
1.600 and services activities
4
1.200
Sale of Climbing Bench
800 publications
400
Time Nature
0 Hydrotherapy Ermitage
Classroom
Hours 5 3 3 10
Sea Hunting Footbridge
Km classroom
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
Length Ecomuseum Cave / Sima Ford

Camping Panoramic Natural

QR CODES view monument

Organized Fountain
The guide is completed with related infor- camping area
mation that can be downloaded in PDF by
QR codes. Architectural
Hostel element

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Introduction How to use this guide?

SECTIONS LONG DISTANCE ROUTES

The guide is divided into six sections identifiable by the color of all Andalusia is one of the regions with a wider network of long-distance
elements, which refer to different types of routes and interesting bike trails, which have a minimum of 150 kilometers and takes at
content. least two days to complete.

CYCLING IN ANDALUSIA Indications of the best seasons:

Basic information about the Andalusian provinces and the routes

that we can find.
Winter Spring Summer Autumn
Most significant information

Cycling in Andalusia

Granada
The summit of Andalusia
Information about
culture, festivals,
food and sights
QR codes to download ‘VIAS VERDES’
Towns
World Heritage Site
169
3
Natural Parks
Protected area 297.000 ha
5
information on mobile The old railway paths have been recovered to become Greenways.
Protected Areas 17 Paths 49
devices
Biosphere Reserves 1 Ramsar wetlands 1
2
Andalusia has almost 500 kilometers.

NATURAL PARKS
1 3

1. Granada and its The province of Granada is one of the most

unforgettable views. mountainous in Spain, which enables cycle
2. Atalaya in Granada. touring enthusiasts to enjoy a large number
3. ‘Tinao’, a typical of mountain stages, moderate difficulty trai-
building of the ls and mountain pass climbs. It also has a
Alpujarra region. number of vías verdes and above all, long
4. Cyclist on the Sierra distance routes that border Sierra Nevada.
The most popular and well-known is

The 24 natural parks of Andalusia offer travelers more than a hun-

Nevada peaks.
Transnevada, which borders the mountain
range and is linked to the Surlayr long
distance hiking route. This is the per fect
oppor tunity to discover and lose oneself

dred marked bike trails.

in these beautiful picturesque white villa-

 Information
www.turgranada.es
ges of the Alpujarra region of Granada, or
to descend to the Mediterranean coastal
area. Together with the Sierra Nevada Na-
tional Park, the province also has a number
Additional information
of natural parks: Sierra de Baza (inland),
Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama
(shared with Malaga) and Sierra de Huétor
(just to the north of Sierra Nevada). 4

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CITIES BY BICYCLE Forest Seaboard Mountain Pasture Marsh Bank

Information about cycling in the Andalusian cities with data on their Figures for international protection
bike lanes and rental options.

Selection of images

Cities by bicycle

World Man an Ramsar Europarc Geoparks

Heritage biosphere
program

1 2

Information by cities
DO NOT FORGET...
is 136 kilometres long, enabling 68,000 the topography of the area, the city of Cor- 1. Bicycles in the
journeys every day. There is no doubt that doba is ideal for cycling. Park of Maria Luisa ,
bicycles have changed the way the locals in Seville.
Seville get about and this has also encou- 3 Malaga 2. Bicycle rental
raged tourists to do the same and discover The city of Malaga is very convenient for cy- service by the sea in
the Giralda in a different way. Par t of the cling, it has an excellent climate and beau- Malaga.
success of this model is the fact that bi- tiful seaside routes, with 29 kilometres of
cycles can be rented, with a fleet of 2,500 bicycle lanes, which will be extended to
bicycles distributed across 260 stations 100 kilometres thanks to ongoing initiati-
throughout the city. The metropolitan area ves that will provide a complete grid across

No visit to Andalusia is com-

of the city has 106 kilometres which are the entire city. The city has a bike hire ser-
accessible from different points. vice offering 400 vehicles in 24 docking
points. Long distance routes such as the
The more than 200 km of cycle paths The ‘Gran Senda de Málaga’ also run
allow 68.000 journeys in Seville city through the city centre.

every day
The current Andalusia Cycling Plan in-
tends to create 205.6 new kilometres in
the metropolitan area.
4 Granada
Granada has 23 kilometres of bicycle lanes
in a relatively flat city centre where bicycles
are highly recommended given the narrow-
plete without a visit to its peo-
2 Cordoba
The city of Cordoba has 58 kilometres of bi-
cycle lanes, which it plans to extend signifi-
ness of many of its streets. There is also
a specific ser vice for the large university
community.

5 Almeria
ple, its culture and gastronomy.
Tips to finish the bike path with
cantly over the next few years to more than

Most significant Indication of the

80. There is a network of bicycle parking At the moment Almeria has 18 kilometres
areas that add up to 241 vehicles. Given of bicycle lanes, however it should have

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information a different experience. page related

route

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Introduction Tips

What to take

The equipment needed for bicycle touring Energy supplements Cycling clothing Luggage Reflective elements
will depend on the cycling route. A family Energy bars and gels Cycling tops and Rucksacks for short Particularly at the rear
outing cycling along a Vía Verde (Greenway) to eat en-route shorts are designed to routes and panniers end of the bike and on
is not the same as a multi-day mountain bike enhance transpiration for longer journeys. the cyclist’s back.
ride or a route along secondary roads with and minimise chafing. Always waterproof.
little traffic. Although equipping a bicycle for
active tourism is not complicated, there are
some guidelines that should be followed to
facilitate the pedalling action and prevent
possible cycling-related injuries. It is impor- Helmet Bicycle Frame
tant to distribute the weight between the There are specific
rear panniers (two thirds of the total) and touring bike frames
the front panniers (one third), it should be that enable cyclists to
balanced and as close as possible to the sit comfortably, which
axles of the wheels. It is also advisable to will be appreciated on
carry some spare parts, supplies and basic long journeys.
equipment as shown on this page. Nowa-
days we can find all types of bike accesso-
ries in bike shops and chain stores at very
reasonable prices.

Inside the panniers

• Rain and/or wind • Chain cutters
jacket • Lubricating oil
• Penknife • Bicycle pump
• Basic first-aid kit • Disassembling
• Allen keys levers
• Inner tubes • Patch kits
• Spare spokes
• Spoke wrench

Tyres It is advisable
to have mixed tyres.

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Introduction Tips

Tips and
warnings
DDChoose a suitable route to
the physical condition of the
group.

DDIt is better to respect the

layout of the routes. A
shortcut without guarantees
may endanger your safety or
astray.

DDEnjoy the silence and do not

disturb.Listen to the music of
nature.

DDInform someone of the route

you want to go.

DDCalculate the time and

prevents dark.

DDRead some information or visit

the visitor center to better
understand what you will see.

DDCalculate the time it will take

to walk the route and avoid
the dark.

DDCheck the weather forecast

and be prepared for rain or
cold.

DDBring water and some food.

DDBe careful, particularly in

areas with road traffic and on
tracks used by hikers or horse
riders.

DDLocal people are often

generous and interesting
source of information.
Coexists with nature and with
them.

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 Route across the eight provinces
of Andalusia and its immense Cycling in
Andalusia
protected natural heritage. Let’s
start pedalling.

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Cycling in Andalusia

ANDALUSIA
Endless tracks
Information about
culture, festivals,
food and sights

1. A child cycling Andalusia is the ideal place for bicycle tour-

along an accessible ing, whether you are looking for a shorter
trail. route through protected sites or if you want
2. Signs along the Via to discover the rich heritage of its cities
Verde de los Molinos along accessible cycling tracks. It is also
del Agua. perfect for longer routes that require prepa-
3. Along the Via Verde ration and effort. Andalusia’s climate, the
de la Sierra Norte. exceptional natural environment and the ex-
4. Tourists on a cycling isting road network make it the ideal place
tour around Seville. for us to enjoy this form of travel and discov- 2 3
er all that the area has to offer.
More information: Bicycle touring is one of the most enjoy-
www.andalucia.org able activities available, combining sports,
www. tourism and contact with nature and the
ventanadelvisitante.es outdoors. The tracks seem to have been
made for cycling at just the right speed and
pace: Not too slow and not too fast, so we
can make progress while still enjoying the
surroundings, aware of all the sounds and
sights that surround us. 4

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Cycling in Andalusia Endless tracks

Spaces, Parks
and Natural Places ---
Spaces/Natural
Parks
--- Natural Places
17
45

16
15 18

3 CORDOBA CORDOBA 46 47
32 4 5
19
JAEN JAEN
33
22 24

SEVILLE SEVILLE
28
44 14
26 27
20
HUELVA HUELVA
30 21
25 29 34 51
31 GRANADA GRANADA 49
1 41 2 50

36 12 13 23
40
37
9 MALAGA MALAGA ALMERIA ALMERIA
11
43
42 48
CADIZ CADIZ
6 39
35 38
10
NATURAL PLACES
7
25. Marismas de Isla Cristina 41. Torcal de Antequera
NATIONAL PARKS
26. Marismas del Rio Piedras y 42. Desembocadura del
8
1. Doñana Flecha del Rompido Guadalhorce
2. Sierra Nevada 27. Marismas del Odiel 43. Acantilados de Maro-Cerro
28. Islas de Enmedio Gordo
NATURAL PARKS 44. Embalse de la Cordobilla
29. Enebrales de Punta Umbria
3. Sierra de Aracena y Picos de 14. Sierra Subbeticas 30. Estero de Domingo Rubio 45. Cascada de la Cimbarra
Aroche 46. Laguna Grande
15. Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro 31. Laguna de Palos y Madres
4. Sierra Norte de Sevilla 47. Alto Guadalquivir
16. Sierra de Andujar 32. Peña de Aroche
5. Sierra de Hornachuelos 48. Punta Entinas-Sabinar
17. Despeñaperros 33. Sierra Pelada y Rivera del
6. Bahia de Cadiz Aserrador 49. Desierto de Tabernas
18. Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y
7. De la Breña y Marismas del las Villas 34. Brazo del Este 50. Sierra de Alhamilla
Barbate
19. Sierra de Castril 35. Marismas de Sancti Petri 51. Karst en Yesos de Sorbas
8. Del Estrecho
20. Sierra de Baza 36. Cola del Embalse de Bornos
9. Sierra de Grazalema
21. Sierra de Huetor 37. Cola del Embalse de Arcos
10. Los Alcornocales
22. Sierra Magina 38. Sierra Crestellina
11. Sierra de las Nieves
23. Cabo de Gata-Nijar 39. Los Reales de Sierra Bermeja
12. Montes de Malaga Download the
24. Sierra Maria-Los Velez 40. Desfiladero de Los Gaitanes
13. Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y map with all the
Alhama details in PDF

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Cycling in Andalusia

ALMERIA
The most beautiful setting
Information about
culture, festivals,
food and sights

Towns 102 Natural Parks 3

World Heritage Site 1 Protected area 239,000 ha

Protected Areas 18 Paths 32

Biosphere Reserves 2 Ramsar wetlands 3

2 3

1. Mesa Roldan Almeria does not disappoint. A deep blue sea,

Lighthouse. a unique desert, villages to be discovered
2. Cyclist in Almeria. and mountains for everyone. Add to this the
3. Water sports in wide range of cycling tracks available across
Cabo de Gata. the province of Almeria and our visit to An-
4. ‘Pitaco’ at nightfall. dalusia’s easternmost province is more than
justified.
The intense mining activity in the area
has left a number of railway routes, now con-
verted into ‘Vias Verdes’ (greenways) that
go deep into arid and rough landscapes that
are also exceptional and offer glimpses of
ancient cultures around the Almanzora River.
The long bicycle routes also pass through the
central areas of the province. And three of the
area’s most outstanding gems have to be vis-
ited: Sierra Nevada, the Tabernas sub-desert
and Cabo de Gata. These Protected Sites are
all exceptional in their own way. Divers from
 Information all over the country travel to Almeria to en-
www.turismoalmeria.com joy the seabeds of Cabo de Gata. Tabernas is
Europe’s finest example of a sub-desert. And
the renowned Sierra Nevada national park,
with its Moorish influence still evident and
its high peaks serving as a backdrop, is also
accessible on mountain bikes. 4

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Cycling in Andalusia Almeria, the most beautiful setting

Map
province
Sierra Sierra
Maria-Los Velez
Maria-Los Velez
Natural Park Natural Park

Download the
map with all the Velez Blanco Velez Blanco
details in PDF

Greenway Greenway A-92 A-92

Long distance
Long distance
A-327 A-327
Information point
Information point
Recreational Recreational
area area Piedra Piedra
Lobera Lobera
Natural interest
Natural interest

Public observatory
Public observatory
Oulula Albox
Oulula Albox Huercal-Olvera
Huercal-Olvera
A-334 A-334 del Rio del Rio
Visitor centerVisitor center A-334 A-334
Cuevas de Cuevas de
Free campingFree
areacamping area Macael Macael Almanzora Almanzora

A-349 A-349

GR-244 GR-244

A-7 A-7
N-370 N-370
Karst in Karst in
Sierra NevadaSierra Nevada Yesos de Sorbas
Yesos de Sorbas
A-92 A-92
National ParkNational Park
GR-240 GR-240
N-340 N-340
Tabernas Tabernas
AL-503 Desert
AL-503 Desert
Carboneras Carboneras
A-7 A-7
Nijar Nijar San Andres San Andres
Sierra Sierra Island Island
GR-142 GR-142 A-92 de Alhamilla
A-92 de Alhamilla
N-341 N-341
Cabo Cabo
GR-140 GR-140 de Gata-Nijarde Gata-Nijar
A-338 A-338 Natural Park Natural Park
ALMERIA ALMERIA
A-358 A-358 MEDITERRANEAN
MEDITERRANEAN
SEA SEA
A-7 A-7

A-347 El Ejido
A-347 El Ejido
A-7 A-7 Arrecife Barrera
Arrecife Barrera
Punta Puntade Posidonia de Posidonia
Albufera Entinas-Sabinar
Albufera Entinas-Sabinar
de Adra de Adra

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CADIZ
Salt and white villages
Information about
culture, festivals,
food and sights

Towns 44 Natural Parks 6

World Heritage Site 1 Protected area 315,000 ha
Protected Areas 30 Paths 53
Biosphere Reserves 3 Ramsar wetlands 6
3

1 4

Cadiz is the per fect province to explore 1. Chiclana Salt

by bike. Its long distance bike routes al- Mines.
low cyclists to discover the Natural Park 2. Cork.
of Los Alcornocales, the big Mediterranean 3. Cadiz.
jungle, as well as the gorges and caves of 4. Landscape road
the Grazalema Natural Park. sign.
It also crosses the Natural Park of the
Straits of Gibraltar, almost reaching Africa,
where the omnipresent wind accompanies
the birds on their journey between two con-
tinents.  Information
Lying parallel to the Atlantic coast are www.cadizturismo.com
the parks of the Bay of Cadiz and Doñana,
where the topography is ideal for gentle
and serene bike rides. This region has three
Vias Verdes between Sanlucar and San Fer-
nando, accessible for all types of bicycle
2 touring.

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Cycling in Andalusia Cadiz, salt and white villages

Map
province
Peñon de Peñon de
Zaframagon Zaframagon

Espera Espera
Endorreico Endorreico
Doñana Doñana Complex Complex

Cola Cola Sierra Sierra

A-471 A-471 del Embalse del Embalse
Cola Cola de Grazalemade Grazalema
de Bornos de Bornos
Natural Park Natural Park
A-4 A-4del Embalse del Embalse
Sanlucar de Sanlucar de de Arcos de Arcos
Barrameda Barrameda
A-430 A-430
Arcos de Arcos de
Puerto de Puerto de la Frontera la Frontera El Bosque El Bosque
Santa Maria Santa Maria
Endorreico Endorreico
Jerez de Jerez de
Complex Complex
la Frontera la Frontera
Ubrique Ubrique
Rota Rota Laguna Laguna
El Puerto El Puerto
de Medina de Medina
Corrales Corrales de Santa Maria
de Santa Maria
de Rota de Rota A-381 A-381
A-4 A-4 A-389 A-389
CADIZ CADIZ
Puerto Real PuertoPuerto
Real Real Puerto Real
Bahia BahiaIsla del Endorreico Endorreico
Isla del Complex Complex
de Cadiz de Cadiz
Trocadero Trocadero
Natural Park Natural Park Alcala de Alcala de
San FernandoSan Fernando A-381 A-381
los Gazules los Gazules
Medina Medina
Marismas Marismas Chiclana Sidonia
Chiclana Sidonia
de Sancti Petri
de Sancti Petri Endorreico Endorreico
Punta del Boqueron
Punta del Boqueron Complex
Chiclana de Chiclana de Complex
A-381 GR-7
A-381 GR-7
la Frontera la Frontera
Los Alcornocales
Los Alcornocales
Natural Park Natural Park
N-340 N-340

Conil de Conil de Vejer de Vejer de

la Frontera la Frontera
la Frontera la Frontera
N-340 N-340 MEDITERRANEAN
MEDITERRANEAN
SEA SEA

ATLANTIC OCEAN
ATLANTIC OCEAN A-381 A-381
Barbate Barbate Greenway Greenway
Tombolo de Trafalgar
Tombolo de Trafalgar La Linea de La Linea de
la Concepcion Long Distance
la Concepcion Long Distance
De la Breña yDe la BreñaDuna
y de Duna de
Information Point
Information Point
Marismas delMarismas Bolonia
Barbate del Barbate Bolonia Algeciras Algeciras
Natural Park Natural Park Visitor centerVisitor center
Recreational Recreational
area area

Del Estrecho Del Estrecho Natural monument

Natural monument
Natural Park Natural Park
Download the Tarifa Tarifa Observatory Observatory
Del Estrecho Del Estrecho
map with all the
Natural Park Natural Park Ecomuseum Ecomuseum
details in PDF

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CORDOBA
The crossroads
Information about
culture, festivals,
food and sights

1 2

Towns 75 Natural Parks 3

World Heritage Site 2 Protected area 169,000 ha

Protected Areas 20 Paths 27

Biosphere Reserves 1 Ramsar wetlands 5

1. Cabra Via Verde. The province of Cordoba is set in an area

2. Callejon de las enabling it to be easily connected with
Flores in Cordoba. the bordering autonomous communities of
3. Medina Azahara. Extremadura and Castilla La Mancha. The
4. View of the Mosque. geography of the area offers cyclists a large
variety of landscapes that can be easily
explored. The Guadalquivir valley and the
Cordoba countr yside to the south of the
great Andalusian river offer mild gradients
that are ideal for gentle routes, while more
adventurous cyclists can enjoy the regions
3
of Guadiato and Los Pedroches, where the
pasturelands offer a number of bike routes
where cyclists follow paths and trails used
 Information for moving cattle and other livestock. Fur-
www.cordobaturismo.es thermore, the province of Cordoba has
two Natural Parks situated in the hear t
of the Sierra Morena (Hornachuelos and
Cardeña-Montoro) and a third one located
in the last of the foothills of the Sub-Baetic
mountain range in the south. 4

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Cycling in Andalusia Cordoba, the crossroads

Map
province
Download the
map with all the
details in PDF
A-422 A-422
N-502 N-502
Hinojosa Hinojosa
del Duque del Duque El Viso El Viso

Fuente Fuente
La Zarza La Zarza
A-423
Pozoblanco Pozoblanco A-423

A-423
Villanueva Villanueva A-423
Fuente FuenteA-432 A-432 de Cordoba de Cordoba
Obejuna Obejuna

Espiel Espiel Sierra Sierra

GR-40 GR-40 de Cardeña de Cardeña
y Montoro y Montoro
Natural Park Natural
A-420
Park A-420

A-432 A-432 N-420 N-420

Villafranca Villafranca
de Cordoba de Cordoba
Sierra de Sierra de A-4 A-4
HornachuelosHornachuelos
Natural Park Natural Park CORDOBA CORDOBA A-4 Bujalance A-4 Bujalance
Sotos de Sotos de
la Albolafia la Albolafia
A-309 A-309

A-4 A-4
N-432 N-432
GR-43 GR-43
La Carlota La Carlota
N-331 N-331
Espejo Espejo
Laguna del Laguna del
Conde o Salobral
Conde o Salobral
Montilla Montilla

N-379 Laguna
N-379 Laguna
Greenway Greenway de Zoñar de Zoñar Cueva de los Cueva de los
Murcielagos Murcielagos
Long Distance
Long Distance Laguna Laguna
Laguna Laguna del Rincon del Rincon A-339 A-339
Information Point
Information Point de Tiscar dePuente
Tiscar Puente
Genil Genil GR-7 GR-7
Embalse N-318
Embalse N-318 Sierras Sierras
Visitor centerVisitor center Subbeticas Subbeticas
de Cordobillade Cordobilla
Natural Park Natural Park
Recreational Recreational
area area Laguna Amarga Laguna Amarga
Laguna Laguna
Natural monument
Natural monument de los Jaralesde los Jarales
Embalse Embalse
de Malpasillode Malpasillo
Observatory Observatory

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GRANADA
The summit of Andalusia
Information about
culture, festivals,
food and sights

Towns 169 Natural Parks 5

World Heritage Site 3 Protected area 297,000 ha

Protected Areas 17 Paths 49

Biosphere Reserves 1 Ramsar wetlands 1

2

1 3

1. Granada and its The province of Granada is one of the most

unforgettable views. mountainous in Spain, which enables cycle
2. Atalaya in Granada. touring enthusiasts to enjoy a large num-
3. ‘Tinao’, a typical ber of mountain stages, moderate difficulty
building of the trails and mountain pass climbs. It also has
Alpujarra region. a number of Vias Verdes and above all, long
4. Cyclist on the Sierra distance routes that border Sierra Nevada.
Nevada peaks. The most popular and well-known is
Transnevada, which borders the mountain
range and is linked to the Surlayr long
distance hiking route. This is the per fect
opportunity to discover and lose oneself in
these beautiful picturesque white villages
of the Alpujarra region of Granada, or to de-
 Information scend to the Mediterranean coastal area.
www.turgranada.es Together with the Sierra Nevada National
Park, the province also has a number of
natural parks: Sierra de Baza (inland), Sier-
ras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama (shared
with Malaga) and Sierra de Huetor (just to
the north of Sierra Nevada). 4

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Cycling in Andalusia Granada, the summit of Andalusia

Map
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Greenway Greenway
Long Distance
Long Distance
Information Point
Information Point
N-317 N-317
Visitor centerVisitor center N-330 N-330

Controlled camping
Controlled
areacamping area
Sierra Sierra
de Castril de Castril
Recreational Recreational
area area
Natural Park Natural Park
Natural monument
Natural monument

Observatory Observatory
Castril Castril
Viewpoint Viewpoint
Peña de Castril
Peña de Castril

N-330 N-330
Cullar Cullar
N-315 N-315

Baza Baza
GR-7 GR-7 N-342 N-342
Cuevas de Cuevas de
Campotejar Campotejar
las Ventanas las Ventanas A-334 A-334
A-403 A-403 A-401 A-401
N-323 N-323 SierraA-92 Sierra
Carcavas A-92Carcavas
de Baza
de Marchal de Marchal de Baza
Natural Park Natural Park
Sierra Sierra
Infiernos Pinos-PuentesPinos-Puentes
Infiernos de Huetor de Huetor Guadix Guadix
de Loja de Loja Natural Park Natural Park
GRANADA GRANADA A-92 A-92
Loja Loja
GR-240 GR-240
A-92 A-92

Sierra NevadaSierra Nevada

National ParkNational Park
GR-7 GR-7
A-44 A-44

GR-142 GR-142
Lanjaron Lanjaron
Busquistar Busquistar
Sierras de Tejeda,
Sierras de Tejeda,
Almijara y Alhama
Almijara y Alhama
A-7 A-7
Natural Park Natural
N-323 Park N-323
Almuñecar Almuñecar A-7 A-7
Motril Motril
A-7 A-7
Acantilados Acantilados MEDITERRANEAN
MEDITERRANEAN
SEA SEA
de Maro-Cerro
deGordo Salobreña
Maro-Cerro Gordo Salobreña
Peñones de Peñones de
San CristobalSan Cristobal

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Cycling in Andalusia

HUELVA
Essential nature
Information about
culture, festivals,
food and sights

Towns 79 Natural Parks 2

World Heritage Site 1 Protected area 340,000 ha

Protected Areas 23 Paths 45

Biosphere Reserves 2 Ramsar wetlands 3

1. El Rocio Cycling around the province of Huelva gives

Marshlands. visitors the chance to embrace the integrity
2. Almonaster of its varied and beautiful landscapes, brim-
Mosque. ming with culture and culinary excellence. 2
3. Acorns. From Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aro-
4. Touring cyclists che, a rainy, centuries-old border region, full
in the Marismas of castles and villages protected because of
del Odiel. their beauty, to the Tinto and Odiel Rivers.
Our journey will finally take us to Doñana
and the Atlantic, home to hundreds of bird
species, wetlands, eagles and lynx. Two
types of very different forests, both of them
 Information Biosphere Reserves.
www.turismohuelva.org The Vias Verdes of Guadiana and los Mo-
linos del Agua take cyclists through two
other mining regions, always next to river-
beds. Everything about Huelva is good and
cyclists will discover this the moment they
get off their bikes to eat. 3 4

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Cycling in Andalusia Huelva, essential nature

Map
province
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GR-42 GR-42 map with all the
details in PDF
Cumbres Cumbres
Mayores Mayores
A-433 A-433
A-435 A-435
Peña Peña A-433 A-433
de Aroche de Aroche Jabugo Sierra de Aracena
Jabugo Sierra de Aracena
Aroche Aroche y Picos de Aroche
y Picos de Aroche
Natural Park Natural Park
A-495
Sierra
A-495
Sierra Aracena Aracena
Pelada y Pelada y A-461 Santa Olalla
A-461 Santa Olalla
Rivera del Rivera del del Cala del Cala
Aserrador Aserrador
Zufre Zufre
A-495 A-495
A-461 GR-41
A-461 GR-41
A-433 A-433

A-478 A-478
Minas Minas
de Riotinto de Riotinto
A-499 A-495
A-499 A-495
A-475 A-475
Puebla Puebla A-435 A-435
de Guzman de Guzman
Valverde Valverde
Rio Tinto Rio Tinto
A-490 A-490 del Camino del Camino
Protected Protected
Landscape Landscape
A-490 A-495
A-490 A-495
A-493 A-493

A-495 A-495
La Palma La Palma
Gibraleon Trigueros
Gibraleon Trigueros del Condado del Condado

Marismas Marismas Marismas Marismas

A-49 A-49
del Rio Piedras del Odiely
delyRio Piedras del Odiel
Flecha del Rompido Marismas MarismasBollullos Par Bollullos Par
A-49 A-49
Flecha del Rompido
Islas Islas
del Burro del Burro del Condado del Condado
A-49 A-49 de Enmedio de Enmedio
Cartaya Cartaya HUELVA HUELVA A-493 A-493
Hinojos Hinojos
Almonte Almonte
Isla Cristina Isla Cristina Palos de Palos de
Marismas Marismas Punta UmbriaPuntalaUmbria
Frontera la Frontera
de Isla Cristina Enebrales Enebrales
de Isla Cristina
de Punta Umbriade Punta Umbria El Rocio El Rocio
Mazagon Mazagon
Estero Estero Doñana Doñana Greenway Greenway
de Domingo de Domingo National National
Rubio Rubio Long Distance Long Distance
Park Park
Laguna de Laguna de Information Point
Information Point
ATLANTIC SEAATLANTIC SEA Palos y MadresPalos y Madres MatalascañasMatalascañas Visitor centerVisitor center

Recreational Recreational
area area

Natural monument
Natural monument
CADIZ CADIZ
Observatory Observatory
Controlled camping
Controlled
areacamping area

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Cycling in Andalusia

JAEN
A sea of olive groves
Information about culture,
festivals, food and sights

Endless olive groves define the landscape

Towns 97 Natural Parks 4 par excellence in the inland area of the
World Heritage Site 2 Protected area 317,000 ha province of Jaen, which will delight bicycle
touring enthusiasts thanks to a number of
Protected Areas 17 Paths 43 long distance routes and renovated Vias
Biosphere Reserves 1 Ramsar wetlands 3 Verdes that use the old abandoned railway  Information
infrastructures, such as the Tren del Aceite, www.jaenparaisointerior.es
1 (Oil Train Line), which are practically flat and
ideal for cycling.
However, if you prefer more demanding
mountain routes, you can choose one of
the routes that border or cut through the
Natural Park of Sierras de Cazorla, Segura 1. Typical landscape
y Las Villas, an impressive mountain range of Jaen.
offering a wealth of activities for tourists. 2. Sunflower field.
The natural parks of Despeñaperros, the 3. Industrial
gateway to Andalusia; Sierra de Andujar, architecture in
bordering with Cordoba, or Sierra Magina, Linares.
in the inland region of the province are also 4. Martos Castle.
very accessible. 5. Tourist in Cazorla.

2 4 5

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Cycling in Andalusia Jaen, a sea of olive groves

Map
province
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DespeñaperrosDespeñaperros
Natural Park Natural Park Cascada Cascada
de la Cimbarra
de la Cimbarra GR-147 GR-147

Los Organos Los Organos N-322 N-322

A-317 A-317
Sierra Sierra A-4 A-4
Beas Beas
de Andujar de Andujar de Segura de Segura
Natural Park Natural Park La Carolina La Carolina
GR-48 GR-48
El Pielago El Pielago
Sierras de Cazorla
Sierras de Cazorla
Segura y las Segura
Villas y las Villas
A-4 Linares
A-4 Linares N-322 N-322
Natural Park Natural Park
Andujar Andujar Bailen Bailen N-322 N-322

A-4 A-4 Ubeda Ubeda

GR-247 GR-247
Laguna Laguna A-315 A-315
Grande A-316
Grande A-316
A-319 A-319
N-323 N-323
Cazorla
Guadalquivir Guadalquivir Cazorla
A-311 A-311 River River GR-144 GR-144
Pinar de Canava
Pinar de Canava
A-316 A-316
A-315 A-315

A-316 JAEN A-316 JAEN

Martos Martos Sierra Sierra
Magina Magina
Mancha RealMancha Real
Laguna Laguna Monte N-323Monte N-323
Natural Natural A-315 A-315
del Chinche del Chinche La Sierra La Sierra Park Park
A-401 A-401 Greenway Greenway
Alcaudete Alcaudete
Long Distance
Long Distance
N-432 GR-7N-432 GR-7 Information Point
Information Point
Visitor centerVisitor center
Alcala Alcala Controlled camping
Controlled
areacamping area
la Real la Real
Recreational Recreational
area area

Natural monument
Natural monument

Observatory Observatory
Viewpoint Viewpoint

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MALAGA
Much more than
Information about
culture, festivals,
food and sights

just beaches
Towns 101 Protected area 304,000 ha
Protected Areas 28 Paths 51
Biosphere Reserves 3 Ramsar wetlands 3
Natural Parks 5

The province of Malaga offers a wide range

2 3
tourist attractions, with the finest example
being on the Costa del Sol. However, the in-
land, mountainous areas of the province of-
fer fertile meadows and valleys that are ideal
for bicycle touring, taking advantage of the
 Information high quality of its infrastructures. The best
www.malaga.es/turismo example of this is the newly inaugurated Gran
senda de Malaga (The Great Trail of Malaga),
a route across the entire province where we
can visit the recently renovated Caminito del
Rey at the Desfiladero de los Gaitanes. Oth-
er long distance routes cross this province
1. Picasso Museum. from west to east and northwards, without
2. Maro Cliffs. forgetting the wide selection of routes within
3. Photograph in Calle its five Natural Parks: Sierra de las Nieves,
Larios. Montes de Malaga, Los Alcornocales, Grazal-
4. Golfing paradise. ema (these two are shared with Cadiz) and
Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama (with Granada).

1 4

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Cycling in Andalusia Malaga, much more than just beaches

Map
province

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Laguna Laguna Falla de la Sierra

Falla de la Sierra
de la Ratosa de la Ratosa del Camorro del Camorro
Nature Reserve
Nature Reserve
Laguna de Laguna de
Fuente de Piedra
Fuente de Piedra Sierra
Sierra
Nature ReserveA-92
Nature Reserve A-45
A-92
de GraciaA-45
de Gracia
Lagunas Lagunas
A-365 A-365
Torcal Torcal de Archidonade Archidona
Campillos Campillos de Antequerade Antequera
A-92M A-92MReserve
Nature Nature Reserve
Lagunas Lagunas Antequera Antequera
de Campillos de Campillos
Nature Reserve
Nature Reserve GR-7 GR-7
El Tonillo El Tonillo
Sierras de Tejeda,
Sierras de Tejeda,
A-367 Desfiladero
A-367 Desfiladerodel Torcal del Torcal
A-45 A-45 Almijara y Alhama
Almijara y Alhama
de Los Gaitanes
de Los Gaitanes Natural Park Natural Park
Montes Montes
de Malaga de Malaga
A-366 A-366
GR-242 GR-242
Sierra Sierra Velez-Malaga Velez-Malaga
de Grazalemade GrazalemaRonda Ronda A-343 A-343 A-7 A-7
Natural Park Natural Park GR-243 GR-243 A-357 MALAGA
A-357 MALAGA Nerja Nerja
A-7 A-7
Guadalhorce Guadalhorce Acantilados de
Acantilados de
Gran Senda Gran Senda Maro-Cerro Gordo
Maro-Cerro Gordo
Sierra Sierrade Malaga de MalagaRiver River
Pinsapo de Pinsapo de de las Nieves
de las Nieves
Los Alcornocales A-376 las Escaleretas
Los Alcornocales A-376 las Escaleretas
Natural ParkA-366
Natural ParkA-7
A-366 A-7
Natural Park Natural Park
Los Reales Los Reales
de Sierra Bermeja AP-7 Fuengirola Fuengirola
AP-7
Cañon de Cañon de
de Sierra Bermeja
las Buitreras las Buitreras AP-7 AP-7
A-7 A-7
Marbella Marbella
Long DistanceLong Distance
Sierra Sierra GR-249-GR-92GR-249-GR-92
Crestellina Crestellina
Estepona Estepona Information Point
Information Point
A-7 A-7
MEDITERRANEAN
MEDITERRANEAN
SEA SEA Visitor centerVisitor center

Recreational Recreational
area area

Viewpoint Viewpoint

Natural monument
Natural monument

Observatory Observatory

Controlled camping
Controlled
areacamping area

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Cycling in Andalusia

SEVILLE
City, marshlands
Information about
culture, festivals,
food and sights

and mountains
Towns 105 Natural Parks 2
World Heritage Site 4 Protected area 307,000 ha

Protected Areas 24 Paths 14

Biosphere Reserves 2 Ramsar wetlands 4

1 3 4

 Information Two of the most characteristic and varied geological value. Cyclists will reach Doñana 1. Ecija.
www.turismosevilla.org landscapes of the province of Seville can once they have crossed the marshlands of 2. Osuna.
be discovered on bikes. Both areas are Bio- Seville. These are marshlands and pools full 3. El Real de la Jara.
sphere Reserves, areas in which man and na- of truly spectacular and unique birdlife. True 4. Puente del Dragon
ture have reached a perfect balance: Sierra paradise on infinite flatland. The Dehesa de in Alcala de Guadaira.
Norte and Doñana. Abajo and Brazo del Este are located along
The Transandalus route and the Camino the border of Doñana and they are very pop-
de Santiago pass through the Sierra Norte. ular areas given their proximity to the city.
This park has fine examples of pastureland. It The city offers cyclists the largest and
also has riparian forests, particularly that of most accessible network of cycling lanes in
the Huesna River, and unique features such Spain, which makes Seville one of the best
as the Cerro del Hierro, an old Roman mine Spanish cities for practicing urban bicycle
which has been declared a monument for its touring.

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Cycling in Andalusia Seville, city, marshlands and mountains

Map
province Greenway Greenway
Long Distance
Long Distance

Visitor centerVisitor center

Recreational Recreational
area area
Cascadas Cascadas Viewpoint Viewpoint
GR-48 GR-48 del Huesnar del Huesnar
Natural Natural Natural monument
Natural monument
Sierra Monument Monument
Sierra Cerro Cerro
Norte de Norte de
Cazalla de Cazalla de del Hierro del Hierro Observatory Observatory
Sevilla Sevilla
la Sierra la Sierra
Natural Park Natural Park
Constantina Constantina Controlled camping
Controlled
areacamping area
A-432 A-432

Camino Camino
N-433 N-433 de Santiago de Santiago
Castillo de Castillo de A-455 A-455
las Guardas las Guardas
A-432 A-432
Lora del Rio Lora del Rio
Cantillana Cantillana
Encina de Encina
A-477 de A-477A-66 A-66
los Perros los Perros A-456 A-456
GR-41 GR-41 La Campana La Campana
Ecija Ecija
Alcala AlcalaCarmona Carmona
Corredor Verde
Corredor Verde del Rio del Rio A-4 A-4
del Guadiamardel Guadiamar A-451 A-451
A-4 A-4
SEVILLE SEVILLE La LantejuelaLa Lantejuela
A-49 A-49 Endorreico Complex
Endorreico Complex
A-92 A-92
A-380 A-380
A-473 A-473
Estepa Estepa
Cañada Cañada A-92 A-92
de los Pajaros
de los Pajaros
A-92 A-92

Osuna Osuna Laguna Laguna

Dehesa Dehesa del Gosque del Gosque
de Abajo Abajo A-4 Brazo A-4
de Brazo
del Este del Este
Utrera Utrera
Endorreico Complex
Endorreico Complex

Tajos de Tajos de
Doñana Doñana Mogarejo Mogarejo
National ParkNational Park Peñon Peñon
A-4 A-4
de Zaframagon
de Zaframagon

Lebrija-Las Cabezas
Lebrija-Las Cabezas
Endorreico Complex
Endorreico Complex

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 Cities by bicycle
Andalusian cities are becoming increasingly bicycle-friendly, with
convenient bike lanes and bike rental services. One more reason
to discover Andalusia on two wheels.

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Cities by bicycle

1. Dozens of children Bicycles have conquered the city streets in bicycle lanes and the rental and loan infra-
walk Seville on a Andalusia. It is a sign of civilisation. After structures.
guided bike route. a period in which motorised vehicles were Cycling can also be enjoyed outside of
the only choice for getting around urban the city. One of the most relevant aspects
centres, the main Andalusian cities have is the connections between the urban bi-
designed a network of bicycle lanes that at cycle lanes with other metropolitan areas,
last promotes sustainable mobility, without which means we are able to cycle in and
noise or pollution, either for travelling to outside of the city centres. This is particu-
work or simply for pleasure. larly the case in Seville, where the existing
Cyclists can move from one place to an- infrastructure continues to expand. The An-
other in major Andalusian cities and they dalusia Cycling Plan intends to continue ex-
even have rental bikes available in a num- tending this network with the construction
ber of docking points. Various Andalusian of new bicycle lanes that will make cities
cities, in particular Seville, have been rec- more habitable and accessible.
In terms of urban infrastructures the cit-
At the moment there are approximately ies of Seville (136 kilometres), Cordoba (58
800 kilometres of cycling lanes in nine kilometres) and Malaga (29 kilometres) are
particularly relevant. In the case of metro-
large metropolitan areas in Andalusia politan roads, those of Huelva and the Bay
of Cadiz are particularly significant.
ognised in international travel guides as
the most bicycle-friendly cities in the world. Seville
1
Monuments, activities, shopping and the The Andalusian capital is the leader in
delicious local cuisine are accessible in a terms of cycling infrastructures in Anda-
convenient and safe manner thanks to the lusia and in Spain. The network of bicycle

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Cities by bicycle

1 2

lanes is 136 kilometres long, enabling topography of the area, the city of Cordoba 1. Bicycles in the
68,000 journeys ever y day. There is no is ideal for cycling. Park of Maria Luisa ,
doubt that bicycles have changed the way Seville.
the locals in Seville get about and this has Malaga
3 2. Bicycle rental
also encouraged tourists to do the same The city of Malaga is very convenient for cy- service by the sea in
and discover the Giralda in a different way. cling, it has an excellent climate and beau- Malaga.
Part of the success of this model is the fact tiful seaside routes, with 29 kilometres of
that bicycles can be rented, with a fleet of bicycle lanes, which will be extended to
2,500 bicycles distributed across 260 sta- 100 kilometres thanks to ongoing initiatives
tions throughout the city. The metropolitan that will provide a complete grid across the
area of the city has 106 kilometres which entire city. The city has a bike hire service
are accessible from different points. offering 400 vehicles in 24 docking points.
Long distance routes such as the ‘Gran
The more than 200 km of cycle paths Senda de Málaga’ also run through the city
allow 68.000 journeys in Seville city centre.

every day Granada

4
The current Andalusia Cycling Plan in- Granada has 23 kilometres of bicycle lanes
tends to create 205.6 new kilometres in in a relatively flat city centre where bicycles
the metropolitan area. are highly recommended given the narrow-
ness of many of its streets. There is also
Cordoba
2 a specific ser vice for the large university
The city of Cordoba has 58 kilometres of bi- community.
cycle lanes, which it plans to extend signifi-
cantly over the next few years to more than Almeria
5
80. There is a network of bicycle parking ar- At the moment Almeria has 18 kilometres
eas that add up to 241 vehicles. Given the of bicycle lanes, however it should have

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Cities by bicycle

more than 40 kilometres with the plans

that are currently under way. The most in-
teresting areas from a tourism point of view
will be communicated with this network.

Huelva
6
The city of Huelva has 18 kilometres of bicy-
cle lanes, which shall soon be extended to
57 kilometres. The routes that connect the

The city of Huelva has 18 kilometres

of bicycle lanes, which shall soon be
extended to 57 kilometres
city with the wetlands of Odiel and the near-
by beaches are particularly popular, along
beautiful tracks where cyclists, hikers and
long distance runners enjoy their daily ex- 2

ercise through protected pine forests and

wetlands with a variety of birds. Jaen
8 1. The spectacular
Jaen, famous for its steep streets, has 8 bridge ‘ The Dragon ‘
Cadiz
7 kilometres of bicycle lanes in an area lo- of Alcala de Guadaira
The city of Cadiz currently has 10 kilometres cated away from the city centre, although is usually tour cyclists.
of bicycle lanes, although plans are in place there are plans in place in this city to reach 2. A young man with
to triple this figure to around 30 kilometres in 37 kilometres. his bicycle in Cordoba.
this city. The connection with nearby munici-
palities and the Bay of Cadiz Natural Park en- Other cities
9
ables the experience to be extended beyond Jerez has 15 kilometres of bicycle lanes and
the limits of the millenary city. Algeciras 7.

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 Andalusia offers a number of long
distance cycling routes where Long distance
routes
targeted daily distance will have to
be met.

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Long distance routes Transandalus

This is Andalusia: All information

about the route

Transandalus
scanning this QR
code

Route Circular across Andalusia

Distance 2.000 km
Average difficulty Medium
Duration 83 stages of variable distances
Provinces The whole of Andalusia
1 2

Hinojosa
1. Two touring cyclists resting and del Duque
admiring the beauty of the Almeria
coast. 2. Cycling through the 70
Fuente Aldeaquemada
mountains of Jaen Pedroche Beas de
Obejuna
Segura
Almaden
de la Plata 60
La Carolina
Aroche 65 Andujar
1
Pozo Alcon
Aracena 75
5
Information Valverde 55
del Camino Baza
More detailed Coria del Rio Serón
information about the Antequera
Villanueva
route through each del Trabuco 50
Moguer
Andalusian province 30
can be obtained on Matalascañas 10 35 Agua Amarga
the website: www. Ronda
40
transandalus.org Sanlucar El Chorro
de Barrameda 45
El Puer to de 25 Pampaneira
Santa Maria ALMERIA Cabo
de Gata
asphalt
Zahara de
los Atunes trail
Conil
mixed
15
Very Very Very Very alternative
Easy Medium Heavy
Easy Medium Heavy route
Tarifa easy easy heavy heavy
Altitude (m) Altitude (m) Difficulty Difficulty
2,000 2,000

1,500 1,500
35 40 35 40 70 70
1,000 1,000 25 30 25 30 55 55
50 50 60 65 60 65
500 500 75 75
5 5 15 20 15 20
0 0 10 10 45 45
Stages 10
Stages 10 12 12 9 10
9 10 12 12
3 39 9 6 5 6 5
Km Km
0 100 2000 300
100 400
200 500
300 600
400 700
500 800
600 900
700 1,000
800 1,100
900 1,200
1,000 1,300
1,100 1,400
1,200 1,500
1,300 1,600
1,400 1,700
1,500 1,800
1,600 1,900
1,700 2,000
1,800 2,100
1,900 2,177
2,000 2,100 2,177

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Long distance routes Transandalus

1 2

🔍 The detail Transandalus is a route that has been de-

signed and created entirely by mountain
Transandalus is
a route designed biking enthusiasts from Andalusia that have
specifically for worked on the project voluntarily. It is di-
mountain bikes and it vided in provincial stages, covering an area
has a real countryside
of over 2,000 kilometres across the Anda-
feel to it compared
with other more lusian region; it is a circular route, which
touristic routes. means it can be started at any point.
All the stages have been cycled by the
authors of Transandalus and they have also
designed a complete guide with detailed de-
scriptions of the different aspects and diffi-
culties of the stages.
An interesting fact is that the majori-
ty of the Transandalus route takes place
through protected areas of Andalusia,
around 35%. These are Cabo de Gata, Gyp-
sum Karst in Sorbas, Sierra de Baza, Ca-
zorla, Despeñaperros, Andujar, Cardeña y
Montoro, Sierra Norte, Aracena y Picos de 3 4

Aroche, Doñana, El Estrecho, Los Alcorno-

cales, Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama de Hernan Perea in Cazorla, to the pasture- 1. Bicycle touring in
and Sierra Nevada. lands of Cordoba and Seville, the beaches Malaga.
So you do not have to do the entire route, and mountain ranges of Cadiz, the mysti- 2. Beaches in Huelva.
or even start and finish it at a specific point, cal landscape of Almeria, the whitewashed 3. Biking in
making the journey extremely flexible. What streets of the Alpujarras, the route of the Pampaneira
All information about you most definitely will come across are the Almoravids in Malaga to the Doñana trails 4. Bicycle touring with
the route in great ecosystems of Andalusia. in Huelva. Pedalling across Andalusia with panniers in the Cam-
www.andalucia.org From the high plateaus of the Campos panniers. pos de Hernen Perea.

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Long distance routes Transandalus

ALMERIA CORDOBA
12 stages • 347,6 km 6 stages • 182 km

The route reaches the province of Almeria from near The Transandalus route through Cordoba begins
to the Puerto de la Ragua mountain pass, it cross in the natural territor y of the Cardeña Natural
the Alpujarras, the Andarax Valley, the Sierra de Park. After crossing the Guadalquivir River, we
Gador and the Campo de Dalias. Then, bordering the will come across the Yeguas River dam, gradually
coast through the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata-Ni- leaving the Valle del Guadalquivir until we reach
jar, it reaches the Tabernas desert and from there, Los Pedroches and its pasturelands. We will then
the Almanzora valley. Seron is the last province be- reach the Valle del Guadiato from Hinojosa del
fore returning to Granada en route to Cazorla. Duque.

A cyclist in front of Valle de los

a mill in Nijar. Pedroches.

CADIZ GRANADA
12 stages • 341,5 km 13 stages • 297,5 km
The Guadalquivir will welcome you to Cadiz where Once we enter the province of Granada, the route
the route will take you through the gentle contours takes us to the high plateau of Baza with its ra-
of the Bay, Chiclana, Conil and Barbate. Once you vines through riparian forests. Always heading
reach Tarifa, the mountain ranges of El Estrecho south, we will be greeted by the contrasting areas
and Los Alcornocales represent an inflection, in of the Natural Park of the Sierras de Alhama, Te-
terms of landscape and ruggedness, where the jeda y Almijara, the Valle de Lecrin, Sierra Nevada
route will culminate with the unforgettable roads and the Alpujarras, where the villages brimming
of the Sierra de Grazalema. with culture, history and gastronomy await us.

A road in Cadiz
with the Straits Descent along the
of Gibraltar in the route to Jayena,
background. Granada.

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Long distance routes Transandalus

HUELVA MALAGA
12 stages • 347,6 km 6 stages • 182 km

Transandalus in Huelva enables two of the most The inclines of the Malaga mountains will surprise
unique natural areas of Andalusia to be discovered: cyclists. Even the maximum height barely reaches
Doñana, which will be covered via the tracks of the 1,000 metres, cyclists will find the Sierra de las
Natural Park and Aracena y Picos de Aroche, whe- Nieves, the basin of the Guadalhorce and the Valle
re we will come across demanding inclines, unique de Abdalajis quite trying. The Transandalus route
villages and first-class gastronomy. Touring cyclists follows a large par t of the GR 7 Long Distance
will have to be prepared for this route. footpath.

Cyclists crossing a
Stone walls in the bridge in Ardales,
Sierra de Aracena. Malaga.

JAEN SEVILLE
12 stages • 341,5 km 13 stages • 297,5 km
The true splendour of the mountain ranges of Jaen The Sierra Norte will be the entrance point to Se-
can be enjoyed on this route, which reaches the ville. Most of the San Nicolas del Puerto to Cazalla
Sierra de Segura across the high plateaus of the stage takes us along the Ribera del Hueznar and
Campos de Hernan Perea until it reaches the Gua- its gallery forest. Then, following the Valle del Viar,
dalquivir and exits the Natural Park crossing the we will reach Huelva. If we do not want to cross
olive groves of the Guadalimar. Sierra Morena will the beaches of Doñana, we can go to Coria del Rio
be the next destination along our route across An- to cross the Guadalquivir.
dalusia.

We will come
across plenty of
Cyclists along the water along the
Campos de Hernan Sierra Norte tracks
Perea. in Seville.

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 Long distance routes The Camino de Santiago

Cycling to Scan this QR code

for full information

Santiago
about the Via de la
Plata route

Route Variable depending on the selected route

Distance Variable depending on the selected route
Difficulty Medium
Duration 21 stages from Almeria to Extremadura
Provinces Sevilla, Cadiz, Huelva, Cordoba, Malaga, Jaen,
Granada y Almeria
1 2

Signaling Inturjoven hostels Mozarabic Route 1. Via de la Plata sign.

Well marked with yellow arrows Inturjoven hostels. 902 510 000 y Monterrubio 2. The road.
shells and pilgrims all the way. 955 035 886 de la Serena
Provincial Hostels Inturjoven en Monterrubio 21
Monterrubio Monterrubio
‘Via de la Plata’ Hostels Almeria, Jerez, Huelva, Malaga,
de la Serena de la Serena
20 de la Serena
21 21
Hinojosa 21
Seville. 955 056 500 Cordoba, Granada, Jaen y Seville. Alcaracejos CORDOBA
20 del Duque 20 20
Triana. 954 459 960 Hinojosa Hinojosa
Information points Alcaracejos Alcaracejos Hinojosa
Guillena. 672 373 099 del Duque del Duque19 CORDOBA CORDOBA del Duque Alcar
Villaharta SEVILLA
‘Luz del Camino’. Guillena (Seville) Friends ‘Camino de Santiago de 19 19 GRANADA 19
955 785 262, 665 068 222 y 667 Seville’ . 954 335 274, Villaharta 18 Villaharta SEVILLA
Cerro Muriano SEVILLA ALMERIA Villa
727 380 696 600 602 17 GRANADA GRANADA
18 18 ALMERIA ALMERIA 18
Castilblanco de los Arroyos. Cerro Muriano
CORDOBA Cerro Muriano
16 JAEN
Access Asphalt
955 734 811 (Town hall) 17 17 Castro del Rio
CORDOBA CORDOBA Trail
Almaden de la Plata. Seville: A-4, A-92, A-66 (Autovia de 16 Santa Cruz 16 JAEN Baena Martos
JAEN Asphalt Asphalt
CORDOBA
Espejo
Castro del Rio Castro
15 del Rio
Alcaudete Mixed
615 548 597 (Hostel), la Plata), AP-4, N-IV y A-49. Train Santa Cruz Santa Cruz Trail Trail
BaenaCabraMartos Baena Martos
13 Alternative Santa Cruz
954 73 50 82 (Town hall) and airport. Almeria: N-344 y A-7. Espejo 15 Espejo
Alcaudete Alcaudete Mixed Mixed
route Es
Lucena 15 Alcala
Casa del Reloj. Almaden de la Plata Train and airport. Granada: A-92 13 la Real 13 Moclin Alternative Alternative
Cabra Cabra 12 Guadix
(Seville). 622 175 519 EXTREMADURA y A-44. Train and airport. Jaen: Via de Lucena Alcala
la Plata RouteLucena Alcala 11 La Peza
route route
Moclin Lu
la Real PuenteMoclin
la Real 10 9
El Realejo. El Real de la Jara
Monesterio N-323 y A-316. Tren. Malaga: A-7 Villanueva12 Pinos
11 12 11
La Peza Guadix 8 7 6Guadix
La Peza 5 Hueneja Abla
EXTREMADURA
(Seville). 954 733 007 EXTREMADURA y A-45. Train and airport. Cadiz: EXTREMADURA de Algaidas GRANADA 4
Pinos Puente 10 10 Quentar 3
8 7 6 5 9 8 Alquife
Pinos
9 Puente Hueneja 7 6 5 Hueneja
Monesterio
Pilgrim Hostel. la Jara 4
El Real deMonesterio N-340, A-4 y N-IV. Train and airport Villanueva
Monesterio Villanueva
Antequera Abla Alboloduy Abla2 Villa
de Algaidas de AlgaidasGRANADA 4
(Seville). 654 862 553
4 4
ANDALUSIA
(Jerez). Huelva: A-49 y N-435. Train. GRANADA Quentar
Quentar Alquife 3 Fe de4Modujar
Alquife 3 de Alg
4 Santa
2 2 1
Almaden Cordoba: A-4, A-45 y N-432. Train. Antequera Antequera Alboloduy Alboloduy
ANDALUSIA
de la Plata ANDALUSIA
3 ANDALUSIA Almogia
Santa Fe1de Modujar
Santa Fe de Modujar 1 ALMERIA
Almaden Almaden Castilblanco Almaden MALAGA
de la Plata 3 de la Plata 2 3 de los Arroyos de la Plata Almogia
3 Almogia
Guillena ALMERIA ALMERIA
Castilblanco Castilblanco MALAGA
Castilblanco MALAGA
2 1 2 Sevilla
de los Arroyos de los Arroyos 2 de los Arroyos
Guillena Guillena Guillena
1 Muy
Very Muy
Very
Sevilla 1 Sevilla 1 Sevilla facil
easy
Facil Medio Heavy
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heavy
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Dificultad
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Very
Facil Medio Heavy
Easy Medium Dificil
Facil Medio Heavy
Easy Medium Dificil
Via de la Plata Mozarabic Route 5 facil
easy facil
easy Dificil
heavy Dificil
heavy
6 7 8 Dificultad
Difficulty
9 Difficulty
Dificultad
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1,000 Altitud (m) Altitude (m)
4
5 3 7 8 5 11 12
6 7 8 13 19 520
4 2
6 9 9 10 18 621 7 8
9
1,000 1,000
600 3 1,000 1,000
600 4 1,000 4 11 12 11 12 14 1,000 4
3 3 13 10 13 15 19 20 3 19
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5 7 8
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Altitud (m) Altitud (m)
1,000 Altitud
4 11
Long distance routes The Camino de Santiago

1 2

Cycling the Santiago de Compostela route constantly until present day. However, this 1. The Via de la Plata
is one of the finest experiences touring cy- is not the only way of getting to Santiago crosses the Sierra
clists could wish for. They will be able to from Andalusia. The Camino Mozarabe, an Norte Natural Park in
enjoy natural areas, historic monuments old road that connected Merida with West- Seville.
and, of course, the company of other pil- ern Andalusia, covers all the other Andalu- 2. Pilgrims
grims covering the trails once used by the sian provinces.
Links Mozarabs on their march to the nor th of In the past it was used by the Christians
www.viaplata.org the countr y escaping from the Arab domi- living in the Arab kingdoms to join up with
nance and which later, as the Christian Re- the Via de la Plata to Santiago de Compost-
www.caminomoza-
rabedesantiago.es/
conquest extended, would be used by the ela and it is one of the oldest routes of the
guia.php people of the south travelling to Santiago. Camino de Santiago.
There are signs throughout Andalusia in- Its main branch stems from Almeria and
dicating the way for pilgrims from any prov- runs through the province of Granada from
ince to reach the Apostle, although they the south to the nor th, then entering Cor-
do not all have the same infrastructures in doba where it reaches the Valle del Guadia-
terms of recommended hostels (albergues) to, then leading to Badajoz.
and places to visit. An alternative route links Jaen with Cor-
The most transited and popular route doba at Alcaudete, on the border between
is the Via de la Plata from Seville, cover- the two provinces; and another enables pil-
ing a stretch of almost 90 kilometres, it grims to join the Camino from Malaga to
connects the Andalusian capital with Ex- the south of Cordoba.
tremadura and has two alternative routes, Anyone thinking of doing this route
one that stems from Huelva and another should bear in mind that villages are often
from Cadiz. Although there is evidence to very far from one another in Andalusia, and
suggest that the first inhabitants of the you may have to travel 20 kilometres be-
Peninsula already used this route, the first fore finding somewhere to buy provisions.
documentar y proof dates back to the Ro- Furthermore, there are very few fountains
Scan this QR code for man era and there are a number of remains along the pilgrims route. It is therefore ad-
full information about from this period, such as stages of road, visable to carr y some food and plenty of
the Camino Mozarabe bridges and arches that have been used water to cover each day.

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Long distance routes Transnevada

The summit of All information

about the route

Southern Europe
scanning this
QR code

Route Güejar Sierra-Güejar Sierra

((circular route)
Longitud 450 km
Difficulty Medium
Duration 8 stages plus 11 one-day routes
Provinces Granada and Almeria
1

Visitor center 1. Touring cyclists Asphalt Asphalt

Nature Classrooms El Aguadero
with views of Mulha- Trail Trail
Visitor center El Dornajo 958 489 759
cen. Alternative Alternative
958 340 625 Nature Classrooms Paredes Lucros Lucros route route
Visitor center Laujar de Andarax 950 521 069
950 513 548 Botanical Garden La Cortijuela 1 1
958 026 300 Güejar Sierra Güejar Sierra
2
Abrigo de Abrigo de
Information points la Solana 2 la Solana
Botanical Garden Hoya de Pedraza Collado Collado
National Park Sierra Nevada 958 026 300 8 8 3 del Espino 3 del Espino
Carretera antigua de Sierra Nevada, Puer to de Puer to de
km 7. Pinos Genil (Granada) Access la Ragua la Ragua
Dilar Dilar
958 026 300. From Granada must go to Pinos
Office off Hueneja Genil on the A-395 or GR 420, and Posada 4
Posada 4
958 699 725 then to Güejar Sierra on the GR 7 7 5 5
de Arrieros de Arrieros
Office off Canjayar 3200.
950 515 539
Information Point Pampaneira Web Casa Casa6 Juviles 6 Juviles
958 763 127 www.ventanadelvisitante.es Forestal Forestal
de Cañar de Cañar
Nature Classrooms
Nature Classrooms Ermita Vieja
958 340 472 
GRANADA GRANADA

Muy
Very Muy
Very Muy
Very Muy
Very
Facil Medio Facil
Easy Medium Dificil Medium
Easy
Heavy Medio Heavy
Dificil
facil
easy facil
easy Dificil
heavy Dificil
heavy
Altitude (m) Altitude (m) Difficulty
Difficulty
Dificultad Dificultad
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340 360
320 380
340 360
400 380
420 400
440 455,5
420 440 455,5

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Long distance routes Transnevada

🔍 The detail This bicycle touring route follows a path

in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada moun-
There are two small
stages during the last tains, which will take us along 450 kilo-
stage, which cannot metres through high mountain landscapes
be cycled, so we will and beautiful valleys, always at altitudes
have to walk them,
between 1,500 and 2,000 metres. It is a
but the rest of the
450 kilometres are unique experience to cycle across the great
not difficult, although mountain of southern Europe and its villag-
they are steep in some es.
stages. The Transnevada includes eight stages
covering varying levels of difficulty and dis-
tances, bordering the limits of the protected
site, however, as it is a high mountain route
it does require a certainly degree of tech-
nical and physical fitness, given the steep
slopes. Furthermore, it is essential to bear
in mind the temperature fluctuations that
occur at these heights and to be prepared
for possible contingencies.
Almost the entire route takes place along
dirt tracks and includes very few roads. The
length of each stage ranges between 45 and
80 kilometres, although cyclists can cover
one section, a number of stages or the en- 2

tire route depending on their fitness and the

time available. The route is marked by a number of 1. View of the
Together with the main route, the Trans- sign-posted accesses from villages, which Alpujarras.
nevada includes 11 more one-day stages can also be used as escape routes from the 2. Cyclists along
where cyclists can discover the different cycling route if desired. Transnevada has a the high mountain of
landscapes and points of interest with trips very good guide that can be downloaded on- Sierra Nevada.
that require less pedalling. line via the web ‘Ventana del Visitante’.

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Long distance routes ‘Bosques del Sur’

The great forest All information

about
the route

of southern Spain scanning this

QR code

Route Peña del Olivar (start and finish). Circular route

Distance 478 km (including alternative routes)

Difficulty Medium-high
Duration 21 stages, 11 branches and 3 alternative routes.
Province Jaen
2

1. Aerial view of Cazorla.

2. Fauna.

Siles
Segura de 1 Peña del Olivar
la Sierra Recreational Area
21
Era del Fustal
1 C.F. El Campillo Refuge
Refuge 2 20
Los Parrales Prado Maguillo
Signaling Andalusian Federation of Recreational Area 3 (C.F. El Bodegon
5 4 Refuge)
All the way. Mountaineering 19
ZAC Fuente 6 Hornos
www.fedamon.com. 958 291 340 de los Cerezos de Segura La Toba
Visitor center C.F. Hoya de
7
Torre del Vinagre (Sierras de Association for Rural Development La Parra Refuge los Trevejiles 18
Asphalt
Segura, Cazorla y Las Villas) of the Sierra de Cazorla 8 Pontones
Carretera A-319, Km 48,5. www.nueva. Majalserbal Refuge 17
Trail
953 721 351. [email protected] comarcasierradecazorla.es 9 Mixed
Campo del Espino
C.F. La Zarza Refuge Refuge
Information points Association for Rural Development
16
Area of Promotion and Tourism. of the Sierra de Segura 10
La Iruela
Deputation of Jaen www.sierradesegura.com Rambla Seca
www.jaenparaisointerior.es Cazorla 15 Refuge
(Camino de
Access San Isicio)
C.F. Fuente Acero
Refuge
Office of the Natural Park of Cazorla La Peña del Olivar is reached from 11
C.F. Collado Zamora 14
c/Martínez Valero, 11. Cazorla. the town of Siles , through the Refuge
953 72 01 25 A- 310 . JAEN
12 El Hornico
Muy
Very Muy
Very Nature Classroom
Facil Medio Heavy
Easy Medium Dificil Belerda 13
Altitude facil
easy Dificil
heavy
(m) Difficulty
Dificultad 16
13 15 17 18
1.600 7 9 11 19 20
2 5 8 10 14 21
3 12
1.200 1 6
800 4
400
0
6 5 3 5 4 4 3 3 7 4 5 6 5 2 5 3 4 3
Hours 45’ 4 25’ 50’ 45’ 44’ 27’ 48’ 48’ 35’ 23’ 51’ 48’ 24’ 50’ 3 4 34’ 30’ 51’ 55’

Km
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240 260 280 300 320

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Long distance routes ‘Bosques del Sur’

1 2

A long distance route, the GR 247 Bosques

del Sur (Forests of the South) cuts through
the middle of the Natural Park of Sierras
de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas along roads
that are ideal for exploring the area by bike.
This is one of the longest circular routes in

This is one of the longest circular

routes in Spain
Spain, almost 500 kilometres long, whether
you choose the main route and or the alter-
native routes.
The distance between each stage has
been designed to be covered on foot, but
🔍 The detail
Some sections include
bicycle routes can be easily planned by
grouping together a number of stages. In
3

high-mountain areas general terms, although there are some The GR Bosques del Sur route has plenty 1. Mountain bike.
with difficult access, steep slopes, all the stages can be cycled to offer, such as the sources of the Gua- 2. We will probably
so it is advisable to without any problem, however, sometimes dalquivir and Segura Rivers, high mountain come across cattle on
check the weather it is advisable to walk some sections of the areas that are still home to a number of in- the high areas of the
conditions before Natural Park (indicated in the guide, which habited villages, castles and historic plac- Sierra.
you go. can be accessed with the QR code and the es, high plateaus and lush valleys, transhu- 3. Deers.
different links in this guide). mance routes and crop fields.

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Long distance routes The ‘Gran Senda de Malaga’

Between the coast All information

about the route
scanning this QR

and the mountains code

Route Malaga-Malaga (circular route)

Distance 427 km
Difficulty Medium
Duration 35 stages
Provincia Malaga
1

Signaling Torremolinos. 952 372 956 1. View of Genalguacil, Malaga.

Horizontal and vertical. Alora. 952 498 380
Antequera. 952 702 505
Visitor center Fuengirola. 952 467 457
Cortes de la Frontera (Sierra de las Marbella. 952 785 252 MALAGA
Nieves). 952 154 599 Mijas. 952 485 900
El Bosque (Grazalema) Nerja. 952 521 531
956 709 733 Velez-Malaga. 952 541 104
Asphalt
Torcal Alto. 617 444 772 Ronda. 952 187 119 Cuevas Bajas Villanueva de Algaidas
Trail
952 243 324. Archidona. 952 716 479
Mixed Alameda 15
Jose Antonio Valverde (Reserva Antequera. 952 702 505 16
Natural Laguna de Fuente de Piedra). Andalusian Federation of Villanueva de Tapia
952 712 554 Mountaineering. 958 291 340 Fuente de Piedra 17 14 13
18 Archidona Alfarnate
Ecomuseo Lagar de Torrijos (Montes
Access Campillos 12 Canillas
de Malaga). 951 042 100 19 Villanueva 11
10 de Aceituno
Sedella (Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Malaga city is the starting and Embalse de Guadalhorce
del Rosario
9
20 Competa
Alhama). 952 508 523. finishing point for this route. Pulgarin Alto 8
El Chorro 7 Frigiliana
The city can be reached along the 21 Periana
Information points road from Seville, Madrid or Granada, 22
Ardales
6
Rincon de
Municipal Tourist Office of Malaga. or by plane from the international Ronda Torrox 5
24 23 El Burgo la Victoria
951 926 020. airport or by train. Alhaurin 1 2 4 Nerja
Benaojan 35 3
Visitor Center El Burgo. 952 160 25
de la Torre
Velez-Malaga
MALAGA
002. Jimera de Libar 33 34
26 Ojen
Visitor Center Axarquia-Pantano de Benalauria Benalmadena
La Viñuela 27
Genalguacil
Pantano de La Viñuela, ctra C-335. 31 32 Mijas
28
Marbella

0
Altitude (m)

1.600
Casares
29 30
Estepona
Muy
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facil
easy
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heavy
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1.200 6 23
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0
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20’ 25’ 10’ 15’05’ 30’ 30’ 35’ 30’ 35’ 15’ 20’ 50’ 15’ 45’ 45’ 55’ 20’ 15’ 05’ 30’ 35’ 25’ 55’55’30’50’ 45’ 25’ 55’ 15’ 15’ 10’35’
Km
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Long distance routes The ‘Gran Senda de Malaga’

🔍 The detail
The ‘Caminito del
The ‘Gran Senda de Malaga’ covers the en-
tire province along 400 kilometres, offering
Rey’, one of the most a wide variety of landscapes that include the
spectacular hiking beaches of the Costa del Sol to the incred-
routes in the world ible mountains inland, the countr yside or
is really close to our the coastal meadows. Touring cyclists will
cycling route. It is cross 4 natural parks, 2 nature reser ves
worth stopping to and 3 natural sites with a unique variety of
enjoy this unique ecosystems.
experience. The Gran Senda route is divided into 35
More information at stages that can be grouped together into a
www.caminitodelrey. number of sections for cyclists, since all of
info them have been designed to accommodate
bicycles. However, some sections may be 2

temporarily restricted depending on munic-

ipal regulations, therefore it is advisable to It also of fers cyclists the oppor tunity 1.The Laguna de
prepare alternative routes. There are also to visit a whole host of tourist attractions Fuente de Piedra can
some points that are technically difficult, where they can enjoy the vast wealth of be visited on bikes.
due to irregular or uneven terrains. cultural heritage such as museums, monu- 2. A stop along the
The ‘Gran Senda de Malaga’ joins a num- ments, cultural spaces and archaeological way.
ber of local routes and two long distance sites; fabulous nature; ancient traditions;
routes, the Camino Mozarabe de Santiago catering establishments or leisure facilities
(Mozarabic Path of Santiago) and the Euro- such as spas, wineries, viewpoints, marinas,
pean route, GR–92 E-12. golf courses…

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Long distance routes Cycling around Seville

The delightful All information

about the route

villages of Seville
scanning this QR
code

Route Coria del RIo-Coria del RIo (circular

route through the province of
Seville)
Distance 495 km
Difficulty Low
Etapas 18 stages
Provincia Seville

Information points Sanlucar la Mayor

Tourism in the Province of Sevilla 955 100 600
www.prodetur.es Santiponce
Almaden de la Plata 955 998 028
954 735 082
Aznalcazar Access
1
955 750 209 Although this is a circular route
Cazalla de la Sierra and can be started at any point,
954 884 326 the route outlined here begins in 1. Touring cyclists in de
Cazalla San Nicolas San Nicolas
Constantina Coria del Rio, a town accessed from 7Cazalla
la del
de
Puerto7 del Puerto
Alcala de Guadaira
la Sierra Sierra
955 881 297 Seville via the A-8058. 8 8
6 6 SE SE
Coria del Rio Constantina Constantina
5 Almaden5 Almaden
954 779 080 Trains acces: de la Plata de la Plata
9 9
El Real de la Jara All the towns in which a stage Castillo de Castillo de
El Ronquillo El Ronquillo
954 733 007 begins or ends have train stations, Las Guardas Las Guardas
Lora del Rio Lora del Rio
El Ronquillo which facilitates access to any 3 4 3 4
954 131 009 starting point. 10 10
La Campana La Campana
Aznalcollar Aznalcollar
Fuentes de Andalucia 11 Fuentes11
de Fuentes de
954 838 829 2 2 Andalucia Andalucia
Marchena 12 12
955 846 000 Coria del Rio Coria del Rio Lantejuela Lantejuela
Aznalcazar Aznalcazar
Moron de la Frontera 1 1 13 13
955 854 821 La Puebla La Puebla
de Cazalla de Cazalla
14 14
18 18 Moron de la Moron de la
15 Frontera 15 Frontera
Montellano Montellano Asphalt Asphalt
Las Cabezas Las Cabezas Coripe Coripe Trail
Muy
Very Muy
Very Muy
Very Muy
Very de San Juan de San Juan Trail
Facil Medio Heavy
Easy Medium Dificil
Facil Medio Heavy
Easy Medium Dificil
Altitude Altitude facil
easy facil
easy Dificil
heavy Dificil
heavy 17 16 17 16
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Long distance routes Cycling around Seville

Seville has approximately 300 Proper ties the Regional Government of Seville (down- 1. The route for touring
of Cultural Interest. Most of them, together loadable with the QR code on this website), cyclists is well sign-
with the six tourist regions in the province will enable visitors to discover the beauty posted along various
(Doñana, El Aljarafe, La Via de la Plata, and diversity of the villages of Seville, points in Seville.

The province of Seville has The Seville bike route is

approximately 300 Properties suitable for any type of bike
of Cultural Interest as it is not a difficult route
Sierra Norte, Campiña and Sierra Sur) and which can be reached by bike, car or public
the vast network of protected natural are- transport, particularly the train, which is a
as (with more than 250,000 in 23 sites), convenient, cheap and sustainable choice.
🔍 The detail can be visited along this circular route for
touring cyclists that covers nearly 500
The Seville bike route is suitable for any
type of bike as it is not a dif ficult route
A large number of the
towns in which the kilometres. This is an extremely versatile in terms of relief or distances between
stages begin or end route, making day routes ver y feasible or stages, given that only two exceed 40 kilo-
have train stations, longer routes combining the tourist regions metres. However, special care should obvi-
which means that any
of Seville with villages and protected sites. ously be taken in the sections where there
starting point can be
easily accessed. The 18 stages, which have been perfect- is traffic, and cyclists should be fit enough
ly defined and outlined in a guide edited by to complete each of the selected routes.

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 Greenways
The old railway lines have been converted into
perfect trails for discovering natural treasures and
cultural heritage by bicycle.

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Greenways Map and tour

10

19

18

21 CORDOBA CORDOBA 17
8 JAEN JAEN
16
14 22 11
15
13
20
SEVILLA SEVILLA
9
HUELVA HUELVA 2 3
GRANADA GRANADA
12
1
4
ALMERIA ALMERIA
MALAGA MALAGA
5
7
CADIZ CADIZ
6

More information
www.viasverdesandalucia.es

The Vias Verde (Greenways) routes are old ALMERIA GRANADA

disused railway lines that have been recov- 1. Lucainena de las Torres 12. Sierra Nevada
ered and reconditioned for non-motorised 2. Almanzora - Tramo del Hierro 13. Sierra de Baza
transport, making them the ideal choice for 3. Almanzora - Tramo Olula del RIo
bicycle touring, creating new uses for this HUELVA
valuable railway heritage and encouraging CADIZ 14. Guadiana
sustainable local development. 4. La Sierra 15. Molinos del Agua
There are around 500 kilometres of Vias
5. Entre RIos
Verde routes cutting across Andalusia, of- JAEN
6. Puerto Real - San Fernando
fering cyclists twenty enjoyable routes to 16. El Aceite
discover this region without missing a thing. 7. Matagorda
17. Guadalimar
From the coastal routes of the Atlantic CORDOBA 18. Linares
to the dense and mysterious forests border-
ing with Castile; from the desert landscape 8. La Campiña 19. Vadollano
laden with nuances, to the lush riverbanks, 9. Subbetica
SEVILLE
salt lakes, mountains or wetlands. And of 10. La Maquinilla
course, the hundreds of urban and city cen- 11. Guadajoz - Subbetica 20. Campiña
tre bicycle routes, since Andalusia is now a 21. Sierra Norte
bicycle-friendly region. 22. El Ronquillo

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500
Greenways 400
Almeria
300

LUCAINENA All information

km about
1
the route scanning
2 3 4 5

DE LAS TORRES
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km Greenway
1
km
600 Information point
Access A-370. 2
Route
500 600 600
Length 5 km. LucaicenaLandmarks Calcination mining Bridge
de las Torres AL-102 400
ovens. 500 500
Duration 30’ km Parking
Services 3 resting areas, 1 300
3 km 400 400
Surface Asphalt and gravel.
viewpoint. 4
km 1 2 3 4 5 Recreational area
Difficulty Easy. 300 300
AL-102
Towns Lucainena de las Fountain
km Torres. km 1 km 2 1 3 2 4 35
Greenway
1 km
km Kilometer
Information point -
2 km km Greenway Greenway
ucaicena
1 1 Bridge
km km 0 500
e las Torres AL-102 InformationInformation
point point
2 2 Parking
km m
3 km
Lucaicena Lucaicena 4 Bridge Bridge
de las TorresAL-102
de las Torres AL-102 Recreational area
AL-102 km km Parking Parking
Fountain
km km
3 3
4 4
km Recreational
Recreational
area area
Kilometer
-
AL-102 AL-102
Fountain Fountain
The trail begins in the old mining station of 0 500
Lucainena and follows to the inland areas km km
m Kilometer Kilometer
of Almeria offering views of the Sierra de - -
Alhamilla and overlooking the Rambla de Cortijo de la Guitarra and an obsolete aque-
Lucainena. duct offering views of the mountains as the
0 0
500 500
This is an extremely calm route under land becomes drier with a predominance of
the sun among country houses, desert, sol- scrubland.
m m
A calm route under the sun among The route can be extended a further 7
country houses and desert solitude kilometres along the road to Polopos
itude, gorges and mountains. Remnants of A couple of kilometres further on, we will
old water mills, green enclaves like oases come across the ruins of an old water mill
and silence all form part of this route. next to the Cor tijo de las Tejas. However
The trail ends on the road from Rambla we can continue for another 7 km along
Honda to Polopos. At kilometre 3 the route the road to Polopos, a popular suburb of
overlooks Rambla de Lucainena and multiple Lucainena that was built on the old railway
gorges that cut through it full of fig trees, platform. This section is not part of the via
rosebay and fruit trees. We will pass the verde yet, therefore care must be taken.

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ALMANZORA- All information about

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TRAMO DEL HIERRO

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Route Towns Seron.

Length 12 km. Access A-339

Duration 1h 30’ Landmarks Story Museum.
Surface Asphalt and Services 2 resting areas
gravel.
Difficulty Easy.
1

It is a par ticularly impor tant route in 1. Layout of the ‘Via

terms of its cultural and historic heritage Verde’.
such as the Anunciacion church; the chap-
Greeway Greeway
els, including Los Remedios, La Virgen de
Bridge
la Cabeza and Fuencaliente; the Nasrid cas- Bridge
km km
10 tle; the Ramil and La Jauca watchtowers.
10 Parking Parking
Mining archaeology also plays an important
part, represented by the old train station,
RecreationalRecreational
area area
the mining town of Las Menas and the Air
Interpretation Centre in Seron. Architectural Architectural
A-334 A-334 element element
Greeway km km km km
Kilometer
8 8 - Kilometer
Bridge -

Parking km km
2 2
Recreational area km km km km
6 6 4 4
Architectural
element
km Almanzora river Almanzora river
Kilometer
- AL-5403 AL-5403
ALP-409 ALP-409

The greenway, which is just over 11 kilo-

The route metres long, is easy to locate between the
takes us Cargadero de los Canos and the iron bridge
over the Rambla del Ramil, on the border There are various access points by car
past three between the villages of Seron and Alcon- and a number of parking areas, which makes
ALP-409old iron
tar. The surface is a mixture of asphalt and getting there more convenient.
crushed gravel, enabling cyclists to discover The trail runs parallel to the Almanzora
ore loading the complex natural environment of the Al- River, amid very lush areas, with fertile land
docks manzora river valley, the Sierra de los Fila- and beautiful landscapes of great environ-
bres and the Sierra del Lucar. mental value.

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ALMANZORA- All information about

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TRAMO OLULA DEL RIO

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Route Towns Olula del Rio.

Length 1,2 km. Access A-349.

Duration 12’ Landmarks Paleolithic
Sites.
Surface Asphalt.
Difficulty Easy.
1

The Almanzora Via Verde covers a number including nutritious thyme, aromatic rose- 1. Olula del Rio.
of towns in the region. The Olula del Rio mary and the very useful esparto grass and
section forms part of the route that covers boxwood.
the Guadix-Almendricos (Granada-Murcia) The route which is made up entirely of as-
railway line, built in its day to provide quick phalt roads is surrounded by an extremely
access to the mineral substances in the interesting cultural heritage which includes
area. The Estancias and the Filabres moun- the beautiful ruins of an ancient Moorish
tains, famous for their marble quarries, fort. Important landmarks include the 18th
form the backdrop to this very short route. century San Sebastian church and the more
The area is made up mainly of scrubland, recent Concepcion church together with an
archaeological site dating from the Paleo-
km lithic period.
0 A-334 There are a number of easy access routes
km from the town of Olula del Rio, through any
0 A-334 of the following streets: Triana, Azahara, Ec-
uador and Venecia, and the route is particu-
larly accessible for disabled people.
New projects to enhance the Vias Verdes
along the old Guadix-Almendricos railway
line will offer one of the longest routes in
the southeast of the peninsula in the not too
Almanzora river future.
distant

Almanzora river

Olula del Rio

Olula del Rio A-334

A-334
km
1,2
km
1,2

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300

DE LA SIERRA All information

100 about
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km 5 10 15 20 25 30 36

km
Route Access A-375 20
km Greeway
Coripe 500 m km
15
Length 36 km. Landmarks Peñon de 10
km CA-4404 A-8126 Information point
Zaframagon
Duration 4h 30 300
Services km areas, 7
9 resting 500 m
Surface Asphalt and gravel. 25 areas, 5 500 m Bridge
parking 100 km
Difficulty Easy. children areas. 300 5 A-384 Parking
300
Towns Olvera, Coripe, Puerto
CA-4404 Olvera
km 5 10 15
100 20 25 30 36 Viewpoint
Serrano, Montellano 100
and ElPuerto
Coronil
Serrano
km km Kilometer
20 km 5 10 15 20 25 - 30
km 5 10 15
36
20 25 30 36
km Greeway
Coripe 15km km
km CA-4404 A-8126 10 km Information point
20 20 km
30 Greeway 0 2.5 5
km Coripe 15 km km Greeway
km
25 CA-4404
km
Coripe
A-8126 10 15 10
Bridge
Information point km
km CA-4404 A-8126 km Information point
30 30 A-384 Parking
km 5
km Olvera Bridge
CA-4404 25 25 Bridge
km Viewpoint
5 A-384 km Parking
A-384
5 Olvera Parking
no
CA-4404
CA-4404
km Kilometer Olvera
- Viewpoint
Viewpoint
Puerto Serrano
Puerto SerranoPuerto Serrano, with views across the Gua- the Via Verde rather dauntingly hangs over
km Kilometer
dalete valley, sees the start of a route along km Kilometer
the Guadalete river and - this is followed by
a planned railway line that was never com- another0curved2.5tunnel, almost
5 500- metres
pleted, but the 36 km via verde takes us long. This is the first of a series of illumi-
to Olvera. nated galleries km
that we0
will come across.
2.5 5
This beautiful route runs alongside a 0 2.5 5
number of rivers, allowing us to discover Tunnels, viaducts and
km infrastructures
km
spectacular areas such as the Peñon de
Zaframagon, one of the most populated vul-
make this a very attractive route
ture reserves in Europe. Canyons cut out by
the Guadalete river, tunnels, viaducts and a Even so, it is advisable to carry a torch just
number of other infrastructures make this a in case.
The beautiful route. A few kilometres fur ther along, the Za-
planned The route begins in the old Puer to Ser-
rano Station, which is now a hotel and res-
framagon station, now an interpretation cen-
tre and a vulture observatory, precedes the
railway taurant catering for those visiting the Via most stunning par t of the route, the rock
line never Verde, and which sits above the Guadalete with the same name, where we will see doz-
valley. The natural route to follow is ver y ens of vultures constantly hovering above.
reached clear and takes us to the evocative area of The last section of the route takes us over
this route Llanos de la Reyerta with its hydraulic mill the hill that separates the river basins of the
and then to the Azares tunnel. At this point Guadalporcun and the Guadamanil.

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ENTRE RIOS All information about

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Route Rota, Chipiona and

Towns
Sanlucar.
Length 16,2 km.
Access A-480 o A-491.
Duration 1h 30’
Landmarks Castillo de Luna (Rota).
Surface Asphalt and
Services 1 station, 1 stopping
gravel.
place and 2 walkways
Difficulty Easy.

The old railway line between Sanlucar and

El Puer to de Santa Maria cuts through
farming lands, pine forests and the string 1

of dunes that occasionally appears along 1. Cyclists along the Entre Rios Via Verde.
the Atlantic coast. It begins in Rota close
to the Tourist Information Office.
The beauty of the Punta Candor beach or To Sanlucar
de Barrameda
the viewpoint from the bunker are just an
introduction to discover the old Roman fi-
45 m
shing pens of Chipiona which use the tide Chipiona
km
to enclose the fish, or the tallest lighthou- 15 30
se in Spain. A-480
15
A bike lane from here takes us to Sanlu-
car after passing Costa Ballena. 0
Although the route takes us close to the
km
sea, we will also discover the fer tile far- 10 km 5 10 16
ming lands of this area of the province A-491

Greeway
In Punta Candor we will discover the
tallest lighthouse in Spain km Kilometer
-
A-491
0 2.5 5
of Cadiz as well as the odd dense pine
forests. km
We will also discover an important part of
km
the cultural heritage of the area as route
5
takes us through the historic ensembles A-491
of the area, in particular, that of Sanlucar
de Barrameda.
The stunning views of the nearby coast A-2076
of Doñana and the ever-generous gastro-
Rota
nomy of the Cadiz coast round off the ex- naval base
perience.

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PUERTO REAL- All information about

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SAN FERNANDO
Route Puerto Real and San
Towns
Fernando.
Length 8 km.
Access A-4
Duration 1h
Landmarks Arsenal de la
Surface Gravel.
Carraca.
Difficulty Easy.
1

This route takes into the heart of the natu- 1. Fishing boats at the
ral park of the Bay of Cadiz, where the salt navigation channel
mines and the estuaries used for fishing are of Trocadero, Puerto
proof of the respectful use of nature. Real.
The San Fernando iron bridge, or the ac-
tual train station, marks the start of a route
that connects the Real del Camino de Pa- Greeway
terna corridor with the green corridor of Dos
Bahias. km Kilometer Puerto Real
The abundance of birdlife in the area, de- -
clared as ZEPA (Special Protection Area for 0 2
Birds), is one of the main features of the
The area, along with the spectacular sunsets km E-5

abundance over the sea.

The Via Verde can be reached from the km
of birds Puer to de Santa Maria to San Fernando 2
Jarana

is one of track following the direction of the current

railway line or from San Fernando, where
the most the route begins next to the San Marcos
Arsenal de
important sub-station alongside the railway line. la Carraca
The route follows a gravel track the entire
features of way and we will be able to enjoy the impor- km
this route tant natural heritage of the area as well as
4
the valuable urban centres of San Fernando
and Puerto Real, where the fishing heritage
km
and historic references are ever-present. E-5 6
Cadiz is located approximately 12 kilo- Caño de
metres away and it can be accessed but Sancti Petri
by leaving the Via Verde. A particularly in- San Fernando
teresting landmark is the Arsenal de la Car-
raca, a military centre used for constructing CA-33
and repairing ships and for storing and dis-
tributing arms and ammunition.

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MATAGORDA All information about

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Route Difficulty Baja.

Length 3,6 km. Towns Puerto Real.

Duration 30’ Access AP-4
Surface Gravel and Landmarks La Algaida Pine
wooden Forest.
boardwalk.
1
15 m
The route begins next to the Faculty of Sci- 10 1. Wooden bridge over
ence. It uses the old Jerez-Trocadero railway the San Pedro River in
line, the first to be opened in Andalusia, built 5 Puerto Real.
to transport the wine products from the win- 0
eries of Jerez to the Trocadero dock, where
they headed off to the United Kingdom. We km 1.5 3
will be able to see the ever-changing wet-
lands of Los Toruños depending on the tide
and the Algaida Pine Forest, where scale- Vía Verde
leaf junipers coexist with stone pines and a km
0 0.5 1 3
thick undergrowth formed by brooms, mas-
tic trees, needle-leaf junipers, fan palms…
km
The area is par ticularly impor tant for the
multitude of bird species that have chosen
this area for breeding and as their wintering

The old Jerez-Trocadero railway line

iver
was the first to be opened in Andalusia km
ro r 2
Ped

area. Apart from a pleasant walk along grav- CA-32

San

AP-4
el tracks and a number of wooden board-
walks, the metropolitan park of Marisma de
los Toruños y Pinar de Algaida enables us to
carry out a number of activities, in particu- La Vega
lar those related to bird-watching and water km
sports such as kayaking. 1
The current route network has over 30
kilometres which enables us to follow the
route through the Metropolitan Park. There
are a number of different routes along the
CA-35
network, equipped with wooden boardwalks
(which prevent flooding), viewpoints and Puerto Real
watchtowers.

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LA CAMPIÑA All information about

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CORDOBA
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Route Access A-4

Length 46 km. Landmar- Urban Centre of

Cordoba.
Duration 3h ks
Surface Asphalt and gravel. Services 3 stations, 2
Difficulty Medium. stopping places,
1 tunnel and 9
Towns Cordoba, Guadalcazar, bridges/viaducts.
La Rambla, La Carlota
and Fuente Palmera.
1

1. Route signpost.
The route begins in the Valchillon station A-4 A-4
and covers part of the old Cordoba–Marche- A-4
Cordoba Cordoba
na railway line, which was used by the train Cordoba
known as “Marchenilla” or “Botijito” until
the 1970s.
We will be able to admire the sunflower ir River ir River
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and cereal fields amid olive groves. Weuiviwill ical/ar tistic towns of Cordoba including
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come across two different physicaluadareas: Guadalcazar, La Carlota, La Rambla, Fuente

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The Countryside and the Guadalquivir Val- Palmera and Ecija, where it joins the Seville
A-3051 kmA-3051 km
ley, offering panoramic views that include A-3051 km 10 10 section of this route (next), where we can
the foothills of Sierra Morena and the fa- 10 400 m carry
400 m on for another 11.5 kilometres.
400 m
mous Castillo de Almodovar. The bird spe- km km 300
300 The important railway history of the Via
300
cies in the area are special, in particu- km 20 20 200 Verde
200 de la Campiña is ever-present with
lar steppe birds and extremely rare 20 200 three
100 100 stations, two stopping points and nine
species such as the Little Bustard, 100 bridges
A-4 0 and viaducts that form part of the
0
the Eurasian stone curlew and the A-440 A-440 0 Cordoba route. It also goes through an old tunnel and
A-445 A-445
Pin-tailed sand grouse.A-440 A-445 km 10continues
20 km through
30 10 the
40 2050 30 vast
60 40 cereal
68 50 fields of
60 68
The route is over 50 kilometres long km 10 20 30 40 50 the 60Lower
68 Guadalquivir area.
and takes us through imporkm tant histor- km km
Greeway Greeway
30 La 30Carlota La Carlota ivir
River Greeway
30 La Carlota A-4 A-4 u Bridge Bridge
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A-4 d Bridge
La Gu a La
La Rambla Rambla RecreationalRecreational
area area
Rambla A-3051 Recreational
km area
E-5 E-5 Viewpoint Viewpoint
E-5 10
Viewpoint 400 m
km km
km km Kilometer
300 Kilometer
km km Kilometer - -
km 20 - 200
km 40
km 40 100
km 40 50 0 2 4 0 2 4
Villanueva Villanueva 50 0 2 4
La Luisiana
Villanueva 50La Luisiana
Del Rey Del Rey
0
Del Rey er r
eA-440 km km
Ecija G e n i l rivEcija G e n i l riv A-445 km
ver km 10 20 30 40 50 60 68
e n i l ri
Ecija GA-4 A-4
A-4
km
Greeway
30 La Carlota
A-4 Bridge
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E-5 Viewpoint
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Route Towns Ecija.

Access A-4
Length 11,5 km.
Landmarks Historical City
Duration 1h
Centre of Ecija.
Surface Asfalt and grave.
Services 1 resting area.
Difficulty Easy.

This Via Verde is a continuation of the La

Campiña-Cordoba route. Once the province 1

border has been crossed, we will reach Eci- 1. Route through Ecija.
ja, where the route follows a bicycle lane A-4 A-4
along the Avenida de la Estacion. Once in A-4
Cordoba Cordoba
phitheatre, next to a bridge over
Ecija, one of the most important historical Cordoba which the Via Augusta crossed
and artistic centres of Andalusia, we recom- the Genil River. We can exit the
mend taking a stroll around the historical town of Ecija along calle Boabdil
city centre and visiting its palaces, con- ir River ir River la Via.
uiv uiv
vents or churches. ir River Fields of cereals and sunflow-
uiv
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The town was founded in the 8thuacentury

d ers accompany travellers to-
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BC during the Tartessian civilization and its wards the town of Villanueva del
A-3051 kmA-3051 km
most splendorous period would come during A-3051 km 10 10 Rey, in the municipal area of Eci-
300 m 300 m
the Roman domination when the Colonia Au- 10 ja, where there is a resting area
400 m
gusta Firma Astigi was founded, a huge city km km 300 200 200 and the end of the road which is
with paved streets in a rectangular pattern,
km 20 20 now well-surfaced and signpost-
200 100 100
water, a forum, temples, baths and an 20 am- ed. From here the Via Verde is
100 A-4 0 not sur faced, only the railway
0
A-440 A-440 0 Cordoba platform and it continues on to
A-440 A-445 A-445
A-445 km 10 20 30 10La
km Luisiana
40 20 to
68 end
50 3060 40 50 in60
Marchena.
68
km 10 20 30 40 50 60 68
km km
km Greeway Greeway
30 La 30
Carlota La Carlota
ivir
River Greeway
30 La Carlota A-4 A-4 u Bridg Bridg
alq

A-4 d Bridge
Gu a
La RecreationalRecreational
area area
Rambla A-3051 Recreational
km area
E-5 E-5 Viewpoint Viewpoint
E-5 10
Viewpoint 400 m
km km
km km Kilometer
300 Kilometer
km km Kilometer - -
km 20 - 200
km 40
km 40 100
km 40 50 0 2 4 0 2 4
Villanueva Villanueva 50 0 2 4
La Luisiana
Villanueva 50La Luisiana
Del Rey Del Rey
0
Del Rey er r
eA-440 km km
Ecija G e n i l rivEcija G e n i l riv A-445 km
ver km 10 20 30 40 50 60 68
e n i l ri
Ecija GA-4 A-4
A-4
km
Greeway
30 La Carlota
A-4 Bridge
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E-5 Viewpoint
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LA MAQUINILLA All information about

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Route Belmez, Peñarroya-

Towns
Pueblonuevo.
Length 8 km.
Access N-432
Duration 1h
Landmarks French colonial
Surface Gravel. architecture in
Peñarroya.
Difficulty Easy.
1

The Via Verde follows the old mining railway marks along the way: The Virgen de los Re- 1. Belmez Castle.
line between the coal mine of San Antonio, medios chapel, a building that dates back
in the urban centre of Belmez, and the old to the 16th centur y, the majestic Castillo
Industrial Area of Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo. de Belmez, which can be seen throughout
The urban and mining landscapes mingle the route and the El Antolin mine which even The route
with the neighbourhoods of the Alto Guadia-
to Valley, an area declared as ZEPA (Special
has galleries that are below sea level.
There are two ways of reaching this route
follows the
Protection Areas for Birds) which is home by car. The first begins at the San Antonio old mining
to rare steppe birds (great bustard, cranes, mine from the urban centre or the Puer to railway
little bustard). There are a number of land- Rubio lane while the other begins at the old
N-432 industrial area of Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo, line of San
N-432
specifically from La Estacion area. A good Antonio
access point from Belmez is the municipal
Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo
Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo
swimming pool. We can also reach the route
by using the bus ser vice. We will cross
two bridges along the route before
reaching the end of this old railway
line.
N-432
N-432 km N-432
6 km N-432
6 km
4 km
4 Greenway
km Greenway
2 km km Kilometer
2 - km Kilometer
-
0 200 400
0 200 400
m
m
Sierra
Boyera Belmez
Sierra
Dam Boyera Belmez
Dam

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SIERRA NEVADA All information about

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Route Towns Güejar Sierra.

Length 1,6 km. Access GR-3200

Duration 12’ Landmarks Pools in the
Canales Dam
GR-3200 Maitena River.
Surface Gravel.
Difficulty Easy.
1
km
0,5
Canales Dam Genil
Canales Dam GR-3200 river Greeway
GR-3200 km
GR-3200 1 km Kilometer
km -
0,5 km
Genil 0,5 Ge km 0 100 200
river Genil nil 1,5 Greeway
river km riv Greeway
GR-3200 1 km
er
GR-3200
1 km Kilometer m
GR-3200 km Kilometer
-
-
Ge km 0 km 100 200
nil Ge 1,5 0 100 200
riv nil 1,5
GR-3200 er riv m
GR-3200 er m

The Sierra Nevada Via Verde forms par t come across the chestnut and oak forests of
of the old Sierra Nevada tram line, which Güejar. There are two recommended points
connected Granada with Barranco de San for accessing this Via Verde. The first is
Juan and which operated between 1925 from the GR-3200 near the area known as
and 1974. It begins in the area of Güejar La Fabriquilla, located next to the tail of the
Sierra known as La Fabriquilla, next to the Canales reservoir.
tail of the Canales reser voir and ends at The second enables us to park close to
the Maitena station. It takes us along the the old railway station of Maitena, which
banks of the Genil River, the natural park, has been converted into a restaurant-picnic

This route offers views of the highest The pools of the Maitena River are
peaks in the country marvellous for swimming
offering views of the highest peaks in the area within the Via Verde. The urban cen-
countr y. The most significant features in- tre of Güejar Sierra, located 1,000 metres
clude the pools of the Maitena River, with above sea level, completes this route with 1. Although this Via
magnificent clear waters for swimming dur- views of the Veleta summit and the majestic Verde is short, it
ing the summer months. By the Genil River, pinnacle of the Iberian Peninsula, the Mul- offers spectacular
with its typical riparian vegetation, we will hacen. landscapes.

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SIERRA DE BAZA All information about

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Route Towns Baza and Caniles.

Length 9,5 km. Access A-334

Duration 1h 30’ Landmarks Urban centre of
Baza.
Surface Asfalt and gravel.
Difficulty Easy.
1

1. Typical landscape
km of the Sierra de Baza,
N-342 km
2 N-342 2,000 metres above
2
sea level.
A-92N A-315
A-92N A-315

A-334
A-334

A-334
km A-334
km A-342
4 A-342
km 4
42
2 The old Guadix- Almen- The Via Verde runs through the rich
dricos-Lorca line goes and lush meadows of the town of Baza,
from the area of the old Baza which has a particularly important his-
Baza
railway station of Baza (Gra- torical-monumental heritage, catalogued
A-334 nada), to the border of the as a Place of Cultural Interest, as well
town of Caniles, which has a km as the archaeological museum of Baza,
km
A-334 restored railway station. The 6
km 6
route runs along the border
A-342 of the Sierra A-334 Greeway
4 A-334 Gr
de Baza Natural Park (a mountain area sit-
km Kilometer
uated over 2,000 metres above sea level - km K
km -
with shrub-steppe surroundings) and cuts km
8 0 0,5 1
8 0 0,
Baza
The route runs along the border of the km
k

Sierra de BazakmNatural Park which is home to some impor tant ves-

6 tiges from the Iberian era, such as the
through the richA-334
and lush meadows of Baza. Greeway Guerrero de Baza, a replica of the Dama
We will come across elements of environ- de Baza and the Alhondiga, as well as
km Kilometer
mental and ethnological interest, such as the Interpretation Centre for Archaeolog-
km -
the old Moorish-built irrigation channel, ical Sites of Basti.
which still maintains some8or its original 0 0,5 1 The most advisable access is from the
parts. urban centre of Baza, near to the old rail-
km way station.

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km H-9010

GUADIANA
km H-9010
5 All information about
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El Granado

HU-4202 HU-4202

Route HU-4402 and

Access
H-9009
Gu

Gu
Length 17 km. 300 m
adi

Landmarks El Lobo Roman 300 m

adi
Bridge.Greenway Greenway
ana

Duration 2h

ana
200 200
rive

km Kilometer

rive
Surface Compacted soil. Services 2 resting areas, km Kilometer
-
r

1 viewpoint. 100 -

r
100
Difficulty Easy
0 1 2 0 0 1 2
Towns El Almendro and El 0
Granado. km km 5 10 15 17 km

The route follows the old mining route that

connected the Herrerias Mine with the Puer-
to de La Laja for almost a centur y, which km km
enabled places such as the Mina La Isabel 15 15

The Puerto de La Laja is the last

navigable point of the Guadiana
to make Spain the first manganese producer
in the world at the end of the 19th centu-
ry. The route runs through the small village
of Puerto de La Laja (El Granado) and the km km
mining village of La Isabel (El Almendro), a 10 10
beautiful setting where we will find the Ro- ful views. The Puerto de La Laja is the last
man bridge called El Lobo offering wonder- navigable point of the Guadiana and here
we will find the remains of what was a huge
mineral loading dock. The diffi-
km km H-9010 H-9010 cult orography of the area, with
5 5 narrow streams running down to
El Granado El Granado the Guadiana River accompanies
the omnipresent Mediterranean
HU-4202 HU-4202 forest and a rich historical-artistic
heritage that includes the Nuestra
Señora de Piedras Albas chapel in the
town of El Almendro, mining remains and
Gu

Gu

300 m old
300windmills.
m Four viaducts and a station
adi

adi

Greenway Greenway are reminders of the area’s railway history.

ana

ana

200 There
200 are a number of ways of accessing
rive

rive

km Kilometer
km Kilometer
- - the100
route from the Puerto de la Loja, near
r

100
to the Portuguese border, the regional road
0 1 0 2 1 2
0 HU-6400
0 and the mining village of La Isabel.
km km km 5 km 10 5 15 10
17 15 17

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MOLINOS DEL AGUA All information about

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Route Access A-49

Length 34 km. Landmarks Ethnographic

Museum in the
Duration 4h
Casa Direccion.
Surface Asfalt and gravel.
Services 4 resting areas.
Difficulty Easy.
Towns San Juan del Puerto,
Trigueros, Beas and
Valverde del Camino.
1

The mining railway line that used to transport 1. Cyclists along the
copper between San Juan del Puerto and the Valverde Via Verde Molinos del
del Camino
Buitron mine in Valverde del Camino from the Agua.
19th century until 1969, offers us the possibi- A-493
lity of discovering the history of the mines that km
dates back to the Tartassians and has formed 30
the personality of this region, and we will also N-435

be able to delve into nature that at times is

dense and luxuriant. From the banks of the
Tinto River in San Juan del Puerto to Valverde,

We will discover the history of the mines km

20
that dates back to the Tartassians
we will come across the flour mills that functio-
ned with the river current, some of which have
400 m
been restored and are in perfect condition, and Beas
the Roman Bridge over the Candon creek. A 300
calm route that ends at a museum where we
km N-435 200
can learn more about the area’s past. The eth- 10
nographic ensemble of the Water Mills in Beas, 100
the English houses of Valverde del Camino and Trigueros
the megalithic culture, with the dolmen of Soto km 5 10 15 20 25 30 34
in Trigueros, are evidence of the ancestral his-
Greenway
tory of this area and its special relationship
with the mining industry which has moulded km Kilometer
its character and its landscape. There are plen- -
ty of access points by car from different points E-1
0 2 4
along the route. The mid-distance train also San Juan
provides access to the San Juan del Puerto del Puerto km
station that covers the Seville-Huelva line.

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EL ACEITE All information about

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Route Access A-316

Length 54 km. Landmarks Laguna Honda

Nature Reserve.
Duration 6h
Services 33 resting
Surface Asfalt and gravel.
areas, 6 parking
Difficulty Easy. areas, 6
Towns Jaen, Torredelcampo, fountains.
Torredonjimeno,
Martos and Alcaudete.
1

900 m 900 m
A-316 A-316 1. We will come
The route begins at the Fuentezuelas sports km km 700 700 across a number of
stadium in Jaen. We will come across the 10 10 JAEN JAEN viaducts along the
A-306 A-306 500 500
archaeological route of Los Torreones. The route.
Torredonjimeno
Torredonjimeno
landscape mainly offers country properties Torredelcampo
Torredelcampo 300 300
amid olive groves until we reach the ru-
ins of the Moralduro loading/holding site, km km km 10 km
20 30
10 40
20 54.5
30 40 54.5
where the gypsum from the nearby quarries A-316 A-316
20 20
used to be loaded onto the trains. We will Mediterranean vegetation and theGreenway
nature Greenway
900 m
go through tunnels and over bridges reserve of Laguna Honda. A-316 Information Point
Information Point
(such as the spectacular bridges over Martos Martos At the Alcaudete station, the route 700
km km km Bridge Bridge
the Salado and Guadajoz Rivers), we leaves the monotony of theJAEN olive groves
30 30 A-306 10
and enters a more natural and open Med-
500
Parking Parking
Torredonjimeno iterranean plant landscape. The natural
Torredelcampo 300
RecreationalRecreational
area area
value of the area increases as we go on,
when we reach the Laguna Honda Viewpoint
Nature km Viewpoint
10 20 30 40 54.5
A-316 km
A-316 km km
40 40 A-316 Reser ve a little fur ther on (kilometre
20 km Kilometer km Kilometer
50). Situated to the left of the track, the Greenway
Vadomojon Vadomojon - -
best vantage point of this protected nat-
Dam Dam
km km Information Point
ural area is the Via Verde itself.
0 4 0 84 8
50 50 Martos
km Bridge
30 km km
Parking

N-432 N-432 Recreational area

900 m
A-316
Viewpoint
A-316 km 700
km 40
JAEN km Kilometer
A-306 10
will enjoy views of vast olive groves and of
Vadomojon
500 -
Torredonjimeno
the Martos Rock, at Dam
the highestkmpoint (650 Torredelcampo 300 0 4 8
m) before spotting the Viboras50 Valley. To-
wards the end, the olive groveskmgive way to km 10 20 30 40 54.5 km
A-316
20
Greenway
N-432
Information Point
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30
Parking
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SUBBETICA All information about

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Route Access N-432

Length 65 km. Landmar- Laguna del
Duration 6h Salobral or Conde
ks
natural area.
Surface Asfalt and gravel.
Services 11 resting areas, 800 m
Difficulty Easy. 7 parking areas, 600
Towns Luque, Zuheros, 8 children areas, Vadomojon 400
Doña Mencia, Cabra, 4 fountains. Dam 200
Baena
Lucena, Moriles, 0
Aguilar de la Frontera km
N-432
and Puente Genil 10 800 m kmm 10
800 20 30 40 50 6
1
600 600
Laguna del
Vadomojon Vadomojon Conde
400o 400 Greenway
Zuheros
The route begins at the viaduct over the Gua- DamLuque Dam Salobral
200 200
Baena Baena CO-8209 Information point
dajoz River (Luque) and follows the old Tren 0 0
km
del Aceite (Olive Oil Train) line until it reaches km km Bridge
20 N-432 N-432
the district of Navas del Selpillar (Lucena), 10 10 km 10 20 km
30 1040 2050 3060 65
40 5
Parking
offering the spectacular landscapes of the km
Sierra Subbetica Natural Park and the diver- Laguna del Laguna del Recreational area
30 Conde o Conde o Greenway Greenway
se bird life on the Laguna del Salobral Nature Zuheros Sierras
Zuheros
Luque Luque
Cabra Subbeticas Salobral Salobral
CO-8209 CO-8209 Fountain
Information point
Information point
Reserve. The urban centres that we come
across along the way are equally A-45 attractive, km
A-339 km
Bridge Viewpoint
Bridge
20 20
for example, Luque or Zuheros. The old sta-
Moriles CP-35 Parking
km Parking
tion of Cabra is now a train and olive oil infor- A-318
km km Kilometer
-
mation centre and the end of the road takes 30 30 Recreational Recreational
area area
Sierras Sierras km
us to the land of the Montilla-Moriles wines. Cabra kmCabra
A-331 Subbeticas Subbeticas Fountain
0 Fountain
2 4
A-318 Lucena 40
A-339 A-339 Viewpoint Viewpoint
A-45 A-45
A-45
Moriles CP-35Moriles CP-35 800 m km km
A-318 A-318 Kilometer Kilometer
600 - -
Vadomojon 400 km km
Dam
km
A-331 km
A-331 Baena 200
0 0
2 4 2 4
A-318 Lucena
A-318 40 Lucena 40 0
To the Iznajar km
N-432
Dam 10 km 10 20 30 40 50 60 65
A-45 A-45
Laguna del
Conde o Greenway
Zuheros Luque Salobral
CO-8209 Information point
km This route connects to the Via Verde del Acei-
Bridge
20 te, which together complete a 120 km route
To the IznajarTo the Iznajar
Dam Dam Parking
1. Various cyclists
km
and another 8 km can be added to this with
at the Laguna del 30 the branch that connects with Baena.
Recreational area
Sierras
Salobral viewpoint. Cabra Subbeticas Fountain
A-339 Viewpoint
A-45
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GUADAJOZ-SUBBETICA
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Route Baena and

Towns
Luque.
Length 8 km.
Access N-432
Duration 1h
Landmarks Urban centre of
Surface Asfalt and gravel. Baena.
Difficulty Esay.
1

N-432
N-432
that is home to permanent lakes such as 1. Young cyclist along
Baena
Baena the Zoñar, Rincon and Amarga, together the Via Verde.
with other seasonal lakes such as the Tiscar
and Jarales or the Salobral Lake. These oa-
ses surrounded by bulrushes, reeds, rushes
kmkm
6 6 and canes contrast with the olive groves,
vineyards and cereals that form the fertile
countryside of Cordoba, but with different
characteristics. All of them are protected
for their importance in terms of a wintering
and nesting area for aquatic birds. The sur-
face of the track is a combination of com-
This Via Verde can be kmkm pacted gravel and asphalt and there are a
followed independently 4 4 number of access points to the route either
from Luque or as a branch by car or via public transport.
of f from the Via Verde del N-432 N-432

Aceite where it connects with

the province of Cordoba. The sec-
tion begins at the Luque station and
explores the region, dominated by olive kmkm
groves with flat land and little natural veg- 2 2
etation. This will take us to Baena, where Greenway
Greenway
we will find a castle, the Olive Museum, the
kmkm
Gypsum cave and the Historical and Archae- Kilometer
Kilometer
- -
ological Museum, which all form part of this
N-432
N-432
important town close to the natural park of Luque
Luque
the Sierras Subbeticas. The route also of- 0 0 200200 400400
fers an interesting natural heritage, with the
m m
Salobral Lake, located in a nature reserve

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GUADALIMAR All information about

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Route Access A-32

Length 15 km. Services 4 resting areas,

5 viaducts,
Duration 2h
2 walkways,
Surface Asfalt and gravel. 7 illuminated
Difficulty Easy. tunnels.

Towns Linares, Ibros, Lupion,

Torreblascopedro and
Begijar.
1

1. Bridge along the Guadali-

The route begins in the Linares-Baeza (Li- Linares mar Via Verde.
nares) station and reaches the Vereda de
Pajareros- the connection with Camino de
Cordoba (Begijar). The Guadalimar route, me-
aning red river in Arabic, offers us a beautiful A-32
N-322

r
gallery forest during the first few kilometres

Guadalimar rive
until a gentle climb takes us to the olive pic-
king fields of the Guadalquivir where the rou-
te comes to an end. The Sierra Magina ser-
ves as a backdrop to this route where we will
be able to discover the intense mining and
km
industrial past of Linares. The district of the
Guadalimar Estacion Linares-Baeza is located a few kilo-
5
500 m
means red metres to the southeast of the town of Lin-
ares and to the right of the Guadalimar River. 400
river in This small town has always been famous for
300
Arabic its railway station, which has made it a pop-
ular area with people passing through, either 200
coming or going on the dozens of trains that
pass through every day. In a way this town km 5 10 15

is related to the romanticism associated with Greenway

this unique means of transport and since it
km km
was founded, thousands of travellers have - Kilometer
10 JV-3042
passed through the town. The route takes us
Torreblascopedro
through riparian landscapes, meadows and
Lupion JV-3043
olive groves. Along the northern part of the
route we will be able to see the industrial in- Begijar
frastructures associated with olive growing 0 2,5 5
activities (mainly olive mills) and an impor-
tant sugar factor y. The route is around 15 km
kilometres long and relatively easy for pedes-
trians and cyclists.

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LINARES All information about

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A-312
400

300
Route Towns Linares. km
Linares 4 km 1 2 3 4 5
Length 6,6 km. Access A-32
Duration 30’ Services 4 resting areas, 1
viewpoint. km
Surface Gravel.
2
Difficulty Esay.
km
6

er
ar riv
500 m 500 m
1

adalim
1. The route is
400 500400
m
accessible for disabled

Gu
A-32 people.
300 300
400
km km
Linares Linares 4 4 km 1 2 km3 14 25 36 47 5 6 7
300 A-32
km Greenway
Linares 4 km 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
km km km Kilometer
2 2 -
0 0.5 1
km km
2
6 6
km
er

r
riavelimar rive
ar riv

km
6
adalim

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Gu

Gu
adalim

2 A-32
Gu

A-32
A-32 A-32
Greenway Greenway

km Kilometer
km Kilometer
The A-32
- - Greenway
route is The meandering descent from Linares to
Guadalimar – the red river as it was known
0
tions that used to form part of the Lina-
0.5 0
res-Almeria
1 0.5
km Kilometer
1
route, which was created to
constantly to the Arabs – begins in the district of San -
transport
km leadkmto that port.
downhill Gonzalo and reaches the Camino de Arqui- The0 monumental
0.5 ensemble
1 of Linares
llos, near the N-322 and the Linares-Baeza is also important, together with the ruins
until we station. The route is constantly downhill of Castulo and km the Mocho Bridge, all of

reach the until we reach the valley, where olive trees which are located amid olive groves and
mingle with the riparian fluvial vegetation. the riparian vegetation of the Guadalimar
valley It uses the old route between the two sta- River.

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VADOLLANO All information about

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Route Difficulty Easy.

Towns Linares.
Length 7 km.
Access A-32
Duration 1h
Surface Earth, gravel and
ballast. 1

1. Iron bridge along the Via Verde.

This Via Verde follows the railway section
that connects the Madrid-Cordoba and Lin-
ares line which runs from the Santana factory
supplier park to the military quarters of Vad-
ollano. The natural surroundings are defined

Gu

Gu
by the basin of the Castro stream and the

a
iz a iz a

rr

rr
s rive s rive
Altos de los Yesos de Castro, where cyclists km km r r
6 6
The Iberian ruins of Castulo are
located only 5 km from Linares
A-312 A-312
Vadollano Vadollano
are accompanied by the gentle hills covered Station Station
with olive groves. km km
The mining and industrial heritage of the 4 4
Greenway Greenway
region is particularly evident and a particular
feature is the ruins of the old Iberian town of RecreationalRecreational
area area

km Kilometer
km Kilometer
A-312 A-312
- -
0 0.5 0 1 0.5 1
km km
2 2 km km

Linares Linares Castulo. This settlement was an important

town, the capital of the region of Oretania
A-312 A-312 and its ruins are located only 5 kilometres
from Linares.
There are two recommended access
points for reaching the route by car: From the
area of the Santa Ana Factory and from the
Vadollano site. Bear in mind that this route
has an intermediate difficulty level, therefore
the condition of the route should be verified
in the event of adverse weather conditions.

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km 900 m
10

SIERRA NORTE
700
SE-163 All information about
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500
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300

SE-168
km km 5 10 15 18.7
Commuter Train 15
Route
San Nicolas
Access from Seville and Greenway
del Puerto
Length 18,7 km. A-455.
Information Point
Duration km3h Landmar- Huesna 900 m
10 Waterfalls. Parking
Surface Asfalt y earth. ks 700
SE-163 SE-163 Recreational area
Difficulty Medium. Huesna4river
Services
km resting places, 500
Towns Cazalla de la Sierra, 5 1 viewpoint, 7 Viewpoint
parkings. 300
Alanis, San Nicolas
km Kilometer
del Puerto and km
SE-168
km 5 Cerro10 15 18.7 -
Constantina. 15 del Hierro
Greenway 0 1 2

San Nicolas San Nicolas

Information Point
This beautiful Via Verde route runs between
SE-168 del Puerto del Puerto km
the Cazalla station, where the commuter
SE-163Parking
trains from Seville arrive, and the km km 900 m 900 m
Cerro del Hierro, along an old mining 10
SE-163 10 Recreational area
km
railway route, 700 700
5 with a total height di- Viewpoint SE-163 SE-163
fference of 300 m. It runs through Huesna riverHuesna river 500 500
the best galler y forest in Seville, the km Kilometer
Cerro - 300 300
Huesna River forest and covers part of the del Hierro
Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve of the 0 1 2
km km km 5 km 10 5
Sierra Norte. SE-168 SE-168
15 15
SE-168 A mining town with 19th century colonial km
style English buildings leads to the Cerro del Greenway Green
SE-163
Hierro, a spectacular former Roman mining Information Point
Inform
site and which is now a natural monument
given its geological and landscape value. Parking Parkin
The tunnels and galleries are quite stunning. SE-163 SE-163 RecreationalRecre
area
The surrounding area is even more dramatic km km
as a result of the old remains from the min- 5 5 Viewpoint Viewp
ing activity that keep the memory km Kilometer
km Kilome
of the industrial archaeology in Cerro Cerro - -
the area alive and provide a del Hierro del Hierro
chance to discover and enjoy 0 10
the natural environment of-
fered by the Sierra Norte SE-168 SE-168 km

Via Verde of Seville, SE-163 SE-163

which can be ac-
cessed by the
commuter
train from the
capital.

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Route Towns El Ronquillo

Access N-630
Length 9 km.
Services 4 resting areas
Duration 1h
and 2 parking
Surface Gravel. areas.
Difficulty Easy.

This route star ts at km 775 on the 1

N-630, where there is an old train sta-

tion converted into a restaurant. The route 1. The difficulty level of
runs through pasturelands and offers con- this Via Verde route is
tinuous views of the La Minilla reservoir and km km El Ronquillo El Ronquillo easy and it can therefore
the riverbanks of the Rivera de Huelva. The 8 8 be enjoyed by people of
constant presence of water and the inter- all ages.
esting infrastructures such as the beauti- N-630 N-630
km km
fully renovated station at the edge of the
6 6
reservoir, now a hotel-restaurant, make this
route extremely popular, where birdlife and
silence can be enjoyed.
Another interesting feature is the Minil-

The route has an old km km

station restored as a 4 4
N-630 N-630

hotel- restaurant km
2
km
2 Greenway Greenway
la reservoir, which supplies Seville and its RecreationalRecreational
area area
metropolitan area and here it is wedged be-
tween two very steep mountain systems. As Parking Parking
the route goes on, leaving the dam behind, km Kilometerkm Kilometer
La Minilla La Minilla
it is hard to make out whether the endless Dam Dam - -
A-66 A-66
sheet of water that we can see is the dam’s
reser voir or the course of the river. Birds N-630
0
N-630
10 21 2
such as finches, azure-winged magpies,
km km
lesser whitethroat or different species of
eagles can be spotted flying over the Via
Verde. It is worth carrying a field identifica-
tion book to be able to identify them.

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 Andalusia’s 24 Natural Parks offer routes
with different durations and degrees of
Cycling through
difficulty suitable for cycling.
Natural Parks

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Biking through Natural Parks Terms of use

If you are walking

with a dog, the dog
must be kept under
No waste. This is control.
perfectly feasible;
you will find suitable
places for it.

In general terms, it is
not "best practice"
to take wild fruits
or minerals home
with you and fossils
and archaeological
remains should
never be removed.
One traveller after
another will end up
overexploiting the
area.

Let the only

Areas fenced off evidence of your
Respect private to protect flora or journey through
properties, land or fauna must never be nature be your own
livestock. crossed. satisfaction.

Utmost care should be taken not to

start fires, the worst enemies of the
Mediterranean forest. There are areas
and manners in which fires may be lit,
but they are strictly forbidden during Enjoy it in silence.
the summer months. Use this trip to Nature will surprise
give up smoking. you with its sounds.

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Biking through Natural Parks Doñana

Cadiz, Huelva and Seville

DOÑANA
Expanse 105,000 hectares.
Towns Almonte, Hinojos,
Lucena del Puerto,
Moguer, Palos de la
Frontera, Aznalcazar,
Isla Mayor, Pilas, Puebla
del Rio, Villamanrique
de la Condesa and
Sanlucar de Barrameda.
1 2

Hinojos HinojosPilas Aznalcazar

Aznalcazar
Pilas Coria del Coria
Rio del Rio
Moguer Moguer
H-30 H-30 A-483 Almonte Almonte
A-483 A-8060 A-8060 Puebla del
Puebla
Rio del Rio
HUELVA HUELVA A-494 A-494
Villamanrique
Villamanrique
A-5025 A-5025
Palos de PalosHU-3110
de de la CondesaA-8050 A-8050
de la Condesa
HU-3110
la Frontera
la Frontera
A-474 A-474
A-5026 A-5026 HU-4200 HU-4200
N-442 N-442

A-8053 A-8053

MazagonMazagon El Rocio El Rocio

Isla Mayor
Isla Mayor
1. Deer in Doñana.

uivir river

uivir river
2. Birdwatchers

lq

lq
da da
ATLANTICATLANTIC Gu a Gu a
OCEAN OCEAN
Doñana Doñana
National Park
National Park SEVILLE SEVILLE
Matalascañas
Matalascañas

Lebrija Lebrija
Discover all the
details about this
Natural Area One of the mythical enclaves of Europe of-
fers visitors subtly beautiful and magnificent
natural shows, with landscapes that change
TrebujenaTrebujena
radically from season to season, birds of all
sorts and a wide selection of services de- CADIZ CADIZ
signed to satisfy the entire family. The leg- 0 06 6
12 12
ends of Tartessos and Atlantis add a magi-
km km
cal element to a completely virgin area.
Sanlucar Sanlucar
de Barrameda
de Barrameda

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Biking through Natural Parks Doñana

The route Full information

about this route
by scanning this

EL ACEBUCHE QR code

Route Landmark MAB.

Length 5,3 km. Other The route combines circular

sections with linear sections
Duration 1 h 50’. over a wooden boardwalk.
Difficulty Baja. Authorisation is not required
and people can cycle freely
Towns Almonte. during the Visitors’ Centre’s
Access A-483. opening hours.
1

This route (in fact it is two routes joined ered after dr ying up in the 1950s, we will 1. A heron in Doñana.
together around the El Acebuche Visitors’ come to the Huer to and Las Pajas lakes.
Centre) is ideal for short bicycle routes, as The route follows a boardwalk which takes
it is barely five kilometres long and runs us over a few water channels and enables
along a convenient wooden boardwalk. The us to discover the typical riparian vegeta-
route begins at the Laguna del Acebuche, tion in the area, thicket and some stone
where a large variety of birds can be spot- pine forests.
ted, depending on the time of the year, in Finally, from the Laguna del Huer to we
one of the five equipped observatories. have to go back along the track to return
After passing the last of these and dis- to the starting point at the Acebuche Vis-
covering an area of wetland that was recov- itors’ Centre. PERFIL PERFIL

60 m 60 m

40 40

20 20

Laguna Lagunade Laguna

una del Laguna
una del km 1 km
2 31 42 5.3
3 4 5.3
Laguna Laguna de Acebuche
che Acebuche
che
del Huerto
d o dlasHuerto
del Pajaso las Pajas

Route Route
H-9015 H-9015
Acebuche Acebuche Visitor CenterVisitor Center
El Acebuche El Acebuche
Visitor CenterVisitor Center Footbridge Footbridge

Panoramic view
Panoramic view

0 200 0
400 200 400

m m

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra Nevada

Almeria, Granada
SIERRA NEVADA
Expanse 171,000 ha.
Towns Almeria: Abla, Abrucena, Alboloduy, Alhabia, Almocita,
Alsodux, Bayarcal, Beires, Bentarique, Canjayar, Fiñana,
Fondon, Illar, Instincion, Laujar de Andarax, Nacimiento,
Ohanes, Padules, Paterna del Rio, Ragol, Santa Cruz,
Terque and Las Tres Villas. Granada: Aldeire, Alpujarra
de la Sierra, Berchules, Bubion, Busquistar, Cadiar,
La Calahorra, Cañar, Capileira, Carataunas, Castaras,
Cogollos de Guadix, Dilar, Dolar, Durcal, Ferreira,
Gojar, Güejar-Sierra, Hurneja, Jerez del Marquesado,
Juviles, Lanjaron, Lanteira, Lecrin, Lugros, Monachil,
Nevada, Nigüelas, Orgiva, Padul, Pampaneira, Portugos,
Soportujar, La Taha, Trevelez, Valor and La Zubia.
1
A-92 A-92

1. Summit of
Guadix Guadix
A-4102 A-4102
Mulhacen.

Beas Beas A-92 A-92

de Granada de Granada
GRANADA GRANADA
A-395 A-395 Abrucena Abrucena
Guejar SierraGuejar Sierra
A-92 A-92

Sierra Nevada Sierra Nevada

ski resort ski resort
Sierra Nevada A-337
Sierra Nevada A-337
A-395 A-395 National ParkNational Park
3,482 3,482
3,396 3,396

3,462 3,462 A-348 A-348

3,011 3,011 A-4130 A-4130

A-44 A-44
A-4130 Ugijar
A-4130 Ugijar Paterna Paterna
del Rio del Rio
A-4132 A-4132
Busquistar Busquistar A-348 A-348
Pampaneira Pampaneira Sierra Nevada enables us to discover land-
Lanjaron Lanjaron
scapes and a variety of plants and wildlife Discover all the
Orgiva Orgiva details about this
A-44 A-44 that change as we climb to the top, 3,700 Natural Area
0 6 0 12 6 12 metres high; the pinnacle of the peninsula.
The alpine massif dominates half of Andalusia
km km
and not only offers sea views on a clear day
but its slopes also offer wonder ful natural
scenes such as hundreds of rivers or cultural
scenes thanks to the subtle interaction of
humans.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra Nevada

The route Full information

about this route
by scanning this

POQUEIRA VILLAGES QR code

Route Access A-4132.

Landmark Chiscal Bridge.
Length 9.4 km.
Others It is advisable to take
Duration 3h 30’.
drinking water.
Difficulty Medium.
Towns Pampaneira, Bubion
and Capileira.
2 3

PROFILE

Puente 1,400 m
Chiscal

1,200
1
Capileira

1. Pampaneira is The route that covers the Poquiera villages 1,000

located on a hillside. begins in the upper part of the Pampanei-
2. The Poqueira river. ra and covers the south side of the Sierra km 2 4 6 8 9.3
3. An example of the Nevada massif via the river’s cliff that the
typical architecture route is named after, passing through the
in the Granada villages of Bubion and Capileira. Between Route
Alpujarras. Pampaneira and Bubion, villages that are Information
Point
barely one kilometre apart, the route cov-
ers the typical terraced landscapes of the Bubion Bridge
Alpujarras in Granada. After passing through
Parking
Bubion and the Puente del Molino, the route
descends gently for around 1.5 kilometres Cortijo
to then begin a steep 800 metre climb that
leads to the last village along the route, Fountain
Capileira. From here a road leads to the Po- Elevation
queira River, which is crossed via the Chis- 1,025 meters
cal Bridge. There is a crossing at approxi-
mately 300 metres where we must take the
left fork and after another 1,200 metres, we Pampaneira
0 350 700
once again turn left at a turnoff indicated by A-4132 m
an oak tree. The route continues through a
A-4129
number of country estates until it crosses
the Poqueira River again and turns right to
the main road which leads to the starting
point in Pampaneira.

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Biking through Natural Parks Cabo de Gata-Nijar

Almeria
CABO
DE GATA-NIJAR
Expanse 49,500 ha.
Towns Almeria, Carboneras, Nijar.

1 2 3

1. One of the hidden

422 coves of the protected
Carboneras site. 2. Dusk in the
N-341
Natural Park.
N-340 3. Common
Nijar AL-712
architecture in the
local villages.
Agua 4. Sand dunes are very
Campohermoso Sierra de
352 la Higuera Amarga common in Cabo de
San Isidro Gata.
de Nijar AL-208
To Almeria N-340
Hortichuelas
N-344 AL-206
AL-202
4
MEDITERRANEAN
SEA
AL-202 There is nothing quite like Cabo de
Pozo de
Cabo de Gata Los Frailes Gata-Nijar, not in the sea or on ear th. Discover all the
Its sub-desert landscape, with extinct details about this
Sierra del Natural Area
Cabo de Gata
San Jose volcanoes, mineral traces, fossils and
cultural vestiges related to the use of
0 4 8 water – water reservoirs, waterwheels,
km wells- together with a beautiful and vir-
gin mineral coastline, with seabeds full
of animal and plant life. An almost mys-
tical landscape.

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Biking through Natural Parks Cabo de Gata-Nijar

The route
LAS AMOLADERAS

Route Access AL-3115.

Landmark MAB, Geoparks.
Lenght 6.7 km.
Other Special care should be
Duration 1 h.
taken on bikes when
Difficulty Low. approaching road
intersections.
Towns Almeria.
1

1. Cabo de Gata. Las Amoladeras is the name of this route lonesome wild olive tree amid the sparse
that runs through steppe landscapes and vegetation and further on we will come to
beaches, but it is also the name of a country the Curria ravine, where a viewpoint offers
estate, a beach or the actual visitors’ centre magnificent views of the mountains and
in the Natural Park, which is where the route the coastline. From here the vegetation
begins. It is an easy route but obvious care changes quite noticeably along a section of
should be taken when crossing the road at around 1,300 metres that we will have to
specific points. After crossing the first in- follow until we re-join the original track. 500
tersection, approximately 700 metres from metres further on we will reach a viewpoint
the start, we will travel another 100 metres situated on a crossing and if we take a left
and then turn right. We will come across a turn here we will head for the route’ starting
point.

PROFILE Route

To Almeria 100 m Visitor Center

Las Amoladeras
Footbridge

Viewpoint
50
Panoramic view
AL-3115 Parking
Rambla de
las Amoladeras Barranco 0 Cortijo
de la Curria
viewpoint km 2 4 6 6.7 Fountain

0 220 440

Las Amoladeras To Cabo

Visitor Center de Gata m

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra María-Los Vélez

Almeria
SIERRA MARIA-
LOS VELEZ
Expanse 22,500 ha.
Towns Chirivel,
Maria, Velez
Blanco, Velez
Rubio.

0 2 4

km

1,413
2

A-317
1. A number of
rocky outcrops
Maria can be seen on the
1,542 mountain range.
Velez Blanco 2. Children playing
1,414
in the snow.
2,045 A-317 3. A lonesome tree
1,716
on a prairie.
A-92N
4. Wheat field in
1,942
1,583 Velez Chirivel.
Canaleja Rubio
3

A mountain range often seen to show off its

A-92N snowy peaks in winter, which is not surprising
Chirivel as it is 2,000 metres high and hides a number Discover all the
of treasures within. The most famous are the details about this
Natural Area
caves with rock paintings and the most val-
uable treasure is the water that surfaces to
irrigate the fields of almond trees. The natural
park is home to a number of birds of prey and
also a number of castles such as the unforget-
table Castillo de Los Velez. It is particularly
enjoyable to cycle around this park.
4

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra María-Los Vélez

The route Full information

about this route
by scanning this

UMBRIA DEL MAIMON QR code

Route Landmark Collado de las Arenas.

Others It is essential to take
Length 8.9 km.
drinking water. Walkers
Duration 4 h 30’. should take extra
precautions at road
Difficulty Medium.
intersections because
Towns Maria and Velez Blanco. of traffic.
Access A-317.
1 2

The route begins at the exit from Velez to continue towards Maria, by climbing the 1. View of Velez
Blanco, a municipality with interesting Cuesta del Perentin. The last section takes Blanco.
monuments such as the Marqueses de los us under the Peñon de San Blasco, the Um- 2. Vegetation on the
Velez Castle, which can be seen from the bria de la Virgen (an area of special protec- hillsides of Sierra
entire route. The first ascent takes us to the tion within the Park) and the almond groves Maria-Los Velez.
Collado de las Arenas viewpoint and a little of the Cortijo de la Peguera, to then reach
further on to Los Llanos de Ijarro, through Maria, the end of the route.
olive groves and almond trees. The route
continues, following the course of the Claro
River ravine until the Fuente del Peral, close 0 500 01.000500 1.000 PROFILE PROFILE
to the country estate with the same name. 1.400 m 1.400 m
We turn left off the path (continuing straight m m
on leads to the Solana del Maimon route) 1.300 1.300

1.200 1.200

María María AL-9102 AL-9102

A-317 A-317 1.100 1.100

km 2 km 4 2 6 4 8,8 6 8,8
Cortijo de Cortijo de
la Peguera la Peguera Route Route
Cerro de Cerro de
la Peguera la Peguera Visitor Centre
Visitor Centre
1.383 1.383
Cortijo Cortijo
A-317 A-317
Parking Parking

Fountain
Vélez-BlancoVélez-Blanco Fountain
Peñón de Peñón de
San Blasco San Blasco Viewpoint Viewpoint
1.743 1.574
1.743 1.574
Natural springNatural spring
1.293 1.293 Maimón Maimónbirth birth
Cortijo del Peral
Cortijo del Peral Mirador Collado
Mirador Chico
Collado Chico
1.305 1.305
de las Arenasde las Arenas Elevation Elevation
A-317 A-317
Fuente del Peral
Fuente del Peral meters meters

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Biking through Natural Parks Bahía de Cádiz

Cadiz
BAHIA DE CADIZ
Expanse 10,500 ha.
Municipios San Fernando,
Chiclana de la
Frontera, Puerto
Real, Puerto de
Santa Maria and
Cadiz.

2 3
To Jerez
1. Sailing in the Bay
of Cadiz. Puerto de
Santa Maria
2. Sancti Petri in
Chiclana.
3. The Caleta beach. A-4

Bay of Cadiz
AP-4

CADIZ
Puerto Real
A-4

N-433

The rhythm of the Atlantic tide sets the tem-

po for the natural park that fills or empties N-IV
San Fernando
Discover all the E-5
its tributaries, estuaries and wetlands de- ATLANTIC OCEAN
details about this
Natural Area pending on the ocean. The wealth of birdlife
in the area that lives and feeds here, togeth-
er with the wonderful gastronomy, based on Chiclana de
the famous estuarine fish, molluscs and la Frontera
A-9034
crustaceans make this a wonderful place. In
front of the park, the famous Island of Sancti 0 2 4
Petri, thought to have been the location of
the Temple of Hercules. km
CA-2135

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Biking through Natural Parks Bahía de Cádiz

The route Full information

about this route
by scanning this

LOS TORUÑOS QR code

Route Access CA-32.

Length 5.2 km. Landmark Salinas de los

Desamparados.
Duration 2 h.
Others It is essential to take drinking
Difficulty Low.
water. The route begins 500
Towns El Puerto metres from the Venta el
de Santa Macka restaurant, on the
Maria. Valdelagrana urbanisation. 1

El Puerto de
Santa Maria

0 1 2

km PROFILE

Route 8m

Viewpoint 6

Bridge 4
Footbridge 2

km 1 2 3 4 5.2
2

This route covers the best-kept marshlands beach. At the third point, we cross the San 1. Bridge in Los
in the Bahia de Cadiz Natural Park, through Pedro River to Pinar de la Algaida and then Toruños
the Marismas de los Toruños Metropolitan another wooden bridge, over the Caño del 2. Vegetation
Park. There is a gate on the Valdelagrana Caseron. There is a wooden viewpoint tower
beach path with an information board that visible in the background that offers marvel-
indicates the start of the route. lous views of Cadiz and Puerto Real. Further
The San Pedro River runs along the left along, a track leads to the Levante beach,
of the track and on the opposite side, we but we have to continue along a walkway to
can see the Desamparados Salt Mine. We the Los Toruños viewpoint, the end of the
have to cross the Caño del Bote, the first route between the marshlands, the San Pe-
of the three access points to the Levante dro River and the Punta de Saboneses.

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Biking through Natural Parks La Breña y Marismas del Barbate

Cadiz
LA BREÑA AND
MARISMAS DEL BARBATE
Expanse 5,100 ha.
Towns Barbate and Vejer.

1 2

This park includes five different ecosys-

tems – marine, cliff, pine forest, marsh-
A-48 A-48 de
Vejer Vejer de
la Frontera la Frontera
lands and dunes – it may only be small
N-340 N-340
but it is home to the incredible Tajo de
Barbate, the most striking cliff along the
Atlantic coast of Andalusia, standing 100
A-2230 A-2230 metres high and well worth a visit by boat.
It is also worth taking a stroll along the
Discover all the streets of Vejer, one of the most beauti-
details about this ful villages in Spain, or trying the famous
Natural Area
delicacy of Barbate: the almadraba tuna.

A-2233 A-2233

1. Wind and surf are

constants in this
natural park.
Zahora Zahora
2. 18th century
dovecote.

A-314 A-314

Barbate Barbate
Los Caños Los Caños
A-2233 A-2233
Tombolo Tombolode Meca de Meca
de Trafalgar de Trafalgar

0 1 0 2 1 3 2 3
ATLANTIC OCEAN
ATLANTIC OCEAN
km km

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Biking through Natural Parks La Breña y Marismas del Barbate

The route
MARISMAS DEL BARBATE

Route Access N-340.

Length 8,5 km. Landmark Tajo tower

Duration 1 h. Other During the 20th century the

Wetlands of Barbate were
Difficulty Medium. considered unhealthy and there
Towns Vejer de la was even talk of drying them
Frontera and up. Today they are a Protected
Barbate. Site.
1 2

The sea and the earth mingle in the wetlands 1. It is not unusual
of the Barbate River as we will see through- to come across
out this beautiful route offering varied land- the characteristic
scapes. This is an ideal cycling route as gra- harmless cattle along
dients never exceed 2%. The route begins in the way.
the wastewater treatment station between 2. The Tajo tower.
La Barca de Vejer and Barbate and at first it
Finca Ntra. will take us through reed beds and orchards
Sra. del Olivar until we reach a stone wall which we shall
Finca Ntra.
Sra. del Olivar leave to our left. A little further along we will
come across the Barbate River, which marks
Marismas the outline of the route, with countless splits
del Barbate
Marismas and the continuous presence of water. These
del Barbate wetland areas are the ideal land for migra-
Ntra. Sra. de la Oliva
Ermitage tory birds, otters, reptiles and amphibians...
Ntra. Sra. de la Oliva Plants have adapted to the salty mixture of
Ermitage
seawater. The river itself leads us to the end
of the route, on the border of the Natural Park
Ba B
rb ar
at ba

and a little further along, to the fishing town

e
riv te r

of Barbate, which is well worth a visit.

er ive

Route PROFILE
r

Footbridge
Route PROFILE
40 m
A-314
Footbridge 40mm
30
Viewpoint A-314

Viewpoint 30 m
Parking 20 m

Parking
Ermitage 20 m
10 m
Ermitage 10 m
0 0.5 1 Barbate 0

0 0.5 1 Barbate 0
km km 2 4 6 8.5

km km 2 4 6 8.5

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Biking through Natural Parks Del Estrecho

Cadiz
ESTRECHO
Expanse 19,000 ha.
Towns Algeciras, Tarifa.

1 2 3

A-7 A-7 1. The wind parks

A-2227 A-2227 Los BarriosLos Barrios
are scattered across
Palmones Palmones
the landscape.
2. Valdevaqueros
CA-221 CA-221 Beach.
Facinas Facinas Algeciras Algeciras 3. Cetaceans.
CA-7201 CA-7201 present.
458 458N-340 N-340
Sierra de Sierra de
la Plata la Plata CA-9210 CA-9210

N-340 N-340
442 442

El LentiscalEl Lentiscal

228 228 MEDITERRANEAN

MEDITERRANEAN
ATLANTIC OCEAN
ATLANTIC OCEAN N-340 N-340 SEA SEA

Tarifa Tarifa
Discover all the This is one of the most important biodiver-
details about this
Natural Area sity hotspots in the world. On the one hand,
the meeting of the Mediterranean and the
Atlantic allows us to watch the crossing
of Cetaceans. On the other, the proximity
between Europe and Africa offers a spec-
0 1 2 30 41 5 2 3 4 5
tacular show as bird species cross in their
km km thousands. Combined with a relief of fine
sandy beaches and caves and gorges.

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Biking through Natural Parks Del Estrecho

The route Full information

about this route
by scanning this

CERRO DEL TAMBOR QR code

Route Access N-340.

Length 6.1 km. Landmark Cortijo de la Joya.

Duration 1 h 30’. Others It is essential to take drinking

water. Special care should be
Difficulty Low. taken around loose cattle.
Towns Tarifa and
Algeciras.

Algamasilla
N-340

El Bujeo
Don Sancho

1
El Bujeo

The route begins at the Huerta Grande Vis- 1. The Cerro del
0 300 600 itor’s Centre, in the Pelayo district, with a Tambor route offers
m gentle descent of approximately 800 me- spectacular views.
tres until we reach a crossing where we
El Cuarton
have to take a tight right turn (from here
Cortijo
de la Joya we will be able to see the African coast-
line). We have to cross a group of hous-
Cerro del Tambor es and cultivated land until we enter the
Viewpoint Mediterranean area of the Estrecho Natural
228 Park, with cliffs and pebbled beaches. We
then pass through the La Joya country es-
tate and the Malaber stream to then enter
Route
PROFILE
a low forest that borders a hillside where
Visitor Center cattle normally graze.
300 m Fur ther along we climb towards the
Parking Canchos de los Parrales and a wind park
to continue along a dirt track on the right
Cortijo
200 hand side towards the mouth of the Guad-
Viewpoint amesi River. Finally, a path on the left will
lead us to an old bunker now converted into
Recreational Area a viewpoint; this is the end of the route,
0
from where cetaceans such as dolphins or
Elevation
km
pilot whales can often be spotted.
meters 1 2 3 4 5 6.1

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Biking through Natural Parks Los Alcornocales

Cadiz, Malaga
LOS
ALCORNOCALES
Expanse 168,000 ha.
Towns Alcala de Los Gazules, Algar, Algeciras, Arcos de La
Frontera, Los Barrios, Benalup-Casas Viejas, Benaocaz,
El Bosque, Castellar de La Frontera, Jerez de La Frontera,
Jimena de La Frontera, Medina Sidonia, Prado del Rey,
San Jose del Valle, Tarifa, Ubrique, Cortes de La Frontera.

A-372
El Bosque
Arcos A-373
de la Fra Benaocaz
Ubrique
Algar
Cortes de
la Frontera

A-2304

To Jerez 939
Medina Alcalá de
Sidonia los Gazules 1
1,091
1. Jimena de la
370 Jimena de
la Frontera Frontera.
A-2238 2. Viewpoint in
Ubrique.
Benalup- A-405
Casas A-381
Viejas A-2226

2
Castellar de
563 la Frontera
The southernmost cloud forest, a true
Mediterranean jungle, with little streams Discover all the
closed in by the Ter tiar y vegetation… details about this
781 Los Barrios Natural Area
Los Alcornocales is pure magic, an area
full of rainwater or seawater, where we
Algeciras
can hear invisible animals and where we
0 5 10 15 can enjoy unexpected views of the sea
or the mountains. A large variety of birds
km N-340 of prey, aromatic plants, roe deer, fallow
Tarifa deer and deer and villages such as Cas-
tellar, round off a perfect experience.

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Biking through Natural Parks Los Alcornocales

The route Full information

about this route
by scanning this

ALJIBE QR code

Route Access A-2304.

Lenght 10,5 km. Landmark MAB.

Duration 1 h 30’ Other Authorisation must be

obtained. Depending on the
Difficulty Medium-high time of the year, it may be
Towns Alcala de los Gazules closed to visitors as a result
and Cortes de la of selective hunting or control
Frontera activities.

Route Give the incline and type of terrain, the

Route
Recreational area
difficulty level is intermediate. The Aljibe
route
Recreational will enable the most experienced
area
Viewpoint touring cyclists to enjoy one of the most
Viewpoint
Parking impressive views of the Sierra de Grazale-
Parking ma Natural Park and even the Natural Park 1
Nature
classroom Nature of Sierra de las Nieves in the distance. The
classroom
route will take us to one of the park’s sum- the way we will come across a pool which, 1. El Picacho.
Bridge
Bridge mits, over 1,000 metres high. From the legend has it, Isabella I of Castile, bathed
Fountain
Fountainrecreation area of Picacho we will start to in during the Reconquest campaign in the
Organized climb, gradually leaving behind a lake, a area and a little further along we will reach
Organized
camping area
campingtrail,
area a bread oven and a walkway, until we the summit (1,092 metres). The descent
Ethnographic reach a river which we will follow, always begins here along tracks and forest roads,
site Ethnographic
site climbing, in parallel. This initial climb, ap- which take us to our destination point at
Elevation proximately 4 kilometres long, leads to a La Sauceda.
Elevation
meters mountain pass where we can rest before
meters
tackling the last section of the climb. Along
La Sauceda
CA-8201 La Sauceda
CA-8201
A-2304 El Picacho CA-8201 PROFILE
A-2304 El Picacho CA-8201 PROFILE
1,200 m
882 1,200 m
882 1,000
El Picacho 1,000
El Picacho Puerto
Puerto 800
Oscuro 800
Oscuro
600
600
1,080
1,080 400
400

0 300 600 200

0 300 600 200
Aljibe
m Aljibe km 2 4 6 8 10.5
m km 2 4 6 8 10.5
1,091
1,091
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Biking through Natural Parks Grazalema

Cadiz, Malaga
GRAZALEMA
Expanse 53,500 ha
Towns Algodonales, Benaocaz, El Bosque, El
Gastor, Grazalema, Prado del Rey, Ubrique,
Villaluenga del Rosario, Zahara, Benaojan,
Cortes de La Frontera, Jimera de Libar,
Montejaque, Ronda.
1

Algodonales

El Gastor
Zahara
de la Sierra

CA-9104 A-7375
1,328
Prado Benamahoma
del Rey 1,648
Grazalema
MA-8403
El Bosque
A-372
Ronda
Montejaque
1,535
Benaocaz A-2302 Benaojan 2
A-373
920
An abrupt and captivating landscape, full of 1. The imposing
946
Villaluenga gorges, such as the famous Garganta Verde, relief of the Sierra de
Ubrique del Rosario and large caves such as the complex sub- Grazalema.
1,400 terranean Hundidero-Gato cave, the longest 2. Spectacular view
MA-8401
Jimena
de Libar pothole in Andalusia, as its finest example. of Zahara de la Sierra
The presence of the Spanish fir tree, an un- and its reservoir.
Cortes de forgettable tree from the Ter tiar y period,
la Frontera
is partly because it is the rainiest place in
Spain. Its mountains, including the highest
0 5 10 ones in Cadiz, are covered by a thick for-
Discover all the est of holm oaks, gall oaks, and cork oaks
details about this km
Natural Area and the riparian vegetation accompanies
waterways such as the well-preserved Ma-
jaceite River. Equally beautiful is the well-
known white village route, with Ronda as
its most prized jewel and water sports can
be enjoyed in some lakes. The wide variety
of birds making the natural park an area of
special protection for birds also contributes
towards making this area well worth a visit.

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Biking through Natural Parks Grazalema

La ruta Full information

about this route
by scanning this

LLANOS DEL RABEL QR code

Route Landmark MAB.

Lenght 6,1 km. Others Authorisation must be

obtained and bear in mind that
Duration 1 h. during the summer months
Difficulty Low. as a result of forest fire
preventive measures the route
Towns Grazalema. is cut short and ends at Los
Access A-372 Llanos del Rabel.
CA-9104. 1
1

The smooth track on this route enables us To Zahara de 1. Cyclists resting in

To Zahara deTo Zahara dela Sierra
to cycle inside the Reserve Area of the Sier- la Sierra la Sierra one of the streets of
ra de Grazalema Natural Park. A forest road Grazalema.
stems from between here and Zahara de la
CA-9104
Sierra which we will stick to throughout the CA-9104 CA-9104
route, which will take us through Spanish
fir forests and Mediterranean vegetation; Puerto de los
we will also be able to admire the majestic Acebuches
Puerto de losPuerto de los viewpoint
Acebuches viewpoint
Acebuches viewpoint
PROFILE
PROFILE PROFILE Route
850 m Route Route Viewpoint
850 m 850 m
Viewpoint Viewpoint
Parking
Parking Parking
750 Fountain
750 750 Fountain Fountain
Nursery Garden
Nursery Garden
Nursery Garden
650 Elevation
650 650 Cerro de los Elevation meters
Elevation
km 2 4 6.1Cerro Ballesteros
de los Cerro de los meters meters
km 2km 4 2 6.1 4 6.1 Ballesteros Ballesteros
flight
1,039
of the vultures. During the initial sec-
tion, next to the Pinar River, we will cross a
1,039 1,039
Rambla de number of firebreaks and we will border the
las Amoladeras
Rambla de Rambla de Cerro de los Ballesteros, amid gall oaks and
las Amoladeras
las Amoladeras a number of small Spanish fir tree woods.
Soon we will reach Llanos del Rabel, next to
a tree nursery and the Sierra del Pinar; from
0 250 500
here we can see the summit of the province
0 250 0500 250 500
m
of Cadiz, the Pico del Torreon (1,648 m). A
930 short circular route will take us to the lower
m m part of the forest, except during the summer
930 930
El Pinsapar months, when it is closed to the public in or-

El Pinsapar El Pinsapar der to protect this species from forest fires.

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 Biking through Natural Parks Sierras Subbeticas

Cordoba
SIERRAS
SUBBETICAS
Expanse 32,000 ha.
Towns Cabra, Carcabuey, Doña Mencia, Iznujar, Priego de
Cordoba, Rute, Luque and Zuheros.

1. Cabra.
 Doña Mencia

2. Birdwatching is one Luque
of the many activities
that can be enjoyed in Zuheros
A-318
the Sub-Baetic Mountain
Ranges.
1,172 1,121

1,379

Cabra

A-339

Carcabuey

Priego
de Cordoba

1 A-3226
A-333
0 2.5 5
Discover all the This geo-park offers a geological display and
details about this N-331
Natural Area unbeatable caves and potholes. Thanks to km
the water perforating the mountains, there
are channelled rivers or majestic fountains
in its beautiful villages such as Zuheros and 1,325
Priego. The peaks of Picacho and LaTiñosa,
offering views across Andalusia, caves such N-334
as the Murcielagos or the abundance of wild Rute
mushrooms, all form part of the elements
To Iznajar
that make this park so appealing.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierras Subbeticas

The route Full information

about this route
by scanning this

BAILON RIVER QR code

Route
Zuheros
Route Landmark Picacho de la Cabra. Natural monument
CO-6203
Length 12 km. Others Authorisation must Bridge
be obtained (from the
Duration 6 h 30’. Environment Office, Santa Parking Fuente de
CO-6010
la Mora
Difficulty Medium. Rita Visitor’s Centre, the
Natural spring birth
Cueva de los Murcielagos 0 500
Towns Cabra and Eco-museum or the Zuheros Fountain
Zuheros. Tourist Information Point). m
Panoramic view La Fuenfria
Access A-405, The route cuts across private
CA-9201. properties. Elevation
meters PROFILE
La Alcubilla 1,100 m

1,172
Cortijo 800
El Picacho
del Pilar

600

CO-6212 km 2 4 6 8 10 12

The route begins in the Venta de los Pelaos,

near Santa Rita Visitors Centre, on a road
that runs along the spectacular geological
formations of Lapiaz de los Lanchares.
4 km after the star t, we reach the Pi-
1. Hiker in the Sub- cacho de Cabra, offering fabulous views of
1 Baetic Mountain the surrounding areas. This is where the ac-
Range. tual Rio Bailon route begins, along the Nava
2. Flora within the de Cabra, a karst polje or flat area enclosed
Park. by mountains, where the source of the main
3. Zuheros. river along the route is located. After cross-
ing the polje, we will pass a holm oak for-
est which will take us to the Arrebola and
Fuenfria plains. A narrow trail will guide us
to the Cerro del Zumacal and from here the
route descends until it meets the Bailon Riv-
er again, this time through a narrow canyon,
which will lead us directly to Zuheros. In this
small village, which marks the end of the
2 3 route, the Murcielagos Cave is worth a visit.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de Hornachuelos

Cordoba
SIERRA DE
HORNACHUELOS
Expanse 60,000 ha
Towns Almodovar del
Rio, Cordoba,
Hornachuelos,
Posadas,
Villaviciosa de
Cordoba

1 2

Three rivers, the Bembezar, the Guadiato 1. View of the

and the Retortillo, cut through the park Natural Park.
forming attractive borders in this incred- 2. Hornachuelos
ible ecosystem of pastureland and shady with its caliphal
riverbanks. On the horizon we can spot castle in the
the outline of castles and admire the flight foreground.
of a variety of birds of prey; and this vast
area also offers the most delightful sights:
Willow plantations, reservoirs, pasture-
692 692 lands and small villages. The cuisine: local
honey and game.
San Calixto San Calixto
Posadas Posadas
SE-155 SE-155
SE-159 SE-159

597 597 647 647

Las Navas de Las Navas de
la Concepcion la Concepcion A-433 A-433

Bembezar Bembezar 522 522

SE-141 SE-141 Dam Dam

Retortillo Retortillo Discover all the

Dam Dam details about this
Natural Area
CO-140 CO-140 La Breña La Breña
Dam Dam
To Cordoba To Cordoba
420 420 A-431 A-431
0 0 5 5 10 10
Almodovar Almodovar
Hornachuelos Hornachuelos del Rio del Rio
km km
Posadas Posadas
To Fuente Carreteros
To Fuente Carreteros

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de Hornachuelos

The route Full information

about this route
by scanning this

BEMBEZAR RIVER QR code

Route Access CO-5314.

Landmark Poblado del embalse.
Length 13.3 km.
Duration 4 h. Others It is essential to take
drinking water and to
Difficulty Medium-low. make sure the water
Towns Hornachuelos. from the springs along
the way is safe to drink. 1

1. The Bembezar runs To start the route we have to cross the di-
between the hillsides version dam over the Bembezar River, in the
of the Sierra de extreme south of Hornachuelos. The route
Hornachuelos. always runs north, leaving the reservoir on
2. Cattle breeding the left. Approximately 800 metres along,
is one of the main we cross a small stream and two kilometres
activities in the region. further on, after a sharp bend, we will come
3. The beautiful across an amazing old abandoned building:
pasturelands can be The Santa Maria de los Ungeles Convent,
enjoyed along the built in the 15th century, although the oldest 2 3

route. preserved building is the 18th century chap- Route Route

el. We follow the route and approximately Route
Visitor CenterVisitor Center
500 metres along, the first nests appear, a Visitor Center
characteristic feature of this route. We will Bridge Bridge
355 355
cross three streams, the Guazulema, Cinco Dam Town Dam Town Bridge
er r 355 Parking Parking
Aguas and Calderas; a track leads from the riv ive
r rr er
Dam Town Parking
latter to the end of the route in the Poblado za za riv Ermitage Ermitage
be be
r
del Embalse over the Bembezar River. Be
m
Be
m za Ermitage
beRecreational area
Recreational area
m
Be
Recreational area
Plant speciesPlant species
395 395 of interest of interest Plant species
Santa Maria Santa Maria 338 338 395 of interest
Dam Dam
de Los Angeles
de Los AngelesSanta Maria 338
Dam
de Los Angeles Elevation Elevation
A-3151 A-3151
A-3151 PROFILE meters
PROFILE meters Elevation
PROFILE meters
300 m 300 m
HornachuelosHornachuelos 300 m
Hornachuelos
Bosque del Bosque del 200 200
CO-5312 CO-5312 Valle del Bembezar
Valle del Bembezar
Bosque del 200
CO-5312 Valle del Bembezar
100 100
100
0 500 0
1,000 500 1,000
0 0
0 500 1,000
m m 0
km 2 4 km6 28 10
4 613.38 10 13.3
m
km 2 4 6 8 10 13.3
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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro

Cordoba
SIERRA DE CARDEÑA
Y MONTORO
Expanse 38,500 ha.
Towns Cardeña
and
Montoro.

2 3

1. Schoolchildren
hiking in Cardeña and
Montoro.
2. Pastureland.
3. Ocellated lizard. Azuel
828

Cardeña

810

N-420
777
Venta del Charco
CO-510

Ye
gua
1

s
782

A serene land of green pastures, except

Discover all the in the Yeguas and Arenoso Rivers, a rug-
details about this A-420
Natural Area ged area inhabited by otters and lynx. Pine
forests and Mediterranean woodlands com- Río Yeguas
plete a setting where birds of prey, game Dam
and Iberian pork and beef products abound. 0 5 10
An absolute must is a visit to Montoro,
with the famous meandering Guadalquivir, km
or the Cardeña villages situated on the old
route to Castille before Despeñaperros To Montoro
A-420
emerges.

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 Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro

The route Full information

about this route
by scanning this

ALDEA DEL CEREZO- QR code

VENTA DEL CHARCO

Route Access N-420, A-423, A-420.
Landmark Loma del Garrullo.
Length 6.2 km.
Others Another three Park routes
Duration 2 h.
converge at Aldea del Cerezo
Difficulty Medium-low. and another at the Venta del
Charco inn. The route crosses
Towns Cardeña.
a number of livestock paths.

Route Aldea del Cerezo

Elevation
meters
0 500 1,000

PROFILE

800 m

777 1
750
Garullo
path, which we will follow southeast. After 1. El Cerezo small
700
another 500 metres we will reach some cat- town.
tle farms and we will follow the road right
along another track. We climb the Loma del
650
Garrullo and when the descent begins we
will come to a crossing where we must go
km 1 2 3 4 5 6.2
straight on. One kilometre from this point
A-420 we will cross a small Pyrenean oak forest,
the only ones in the province of Cordoba. A
The star ting point of the route, Aldea del kilometre and a half later, the track ends at
Cerezo, is accessed along a track from the Venta del Charco inn.The route follows
741 Cardeña. The track begins to the south of livestock trails, as indicated by the profuse
Venta the village and it continues along a livestock and recent signposts. These trails form part
del Charco trail classed as a track amid the well-pre- of a huge network of tracks stemming from
served pasturelands of Los Pedroches. 500 the Middle Ages throughout Spain and for
metres on, we take a left track and follow centuries they were the only way of joining
it another 500 metres until the Valdecañas up the areas.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de Baza

Granada
SIERRA DE BAZA
Expanse 53,600 ha.
Towns Baza,
Caniles,
Dolar, Gor
and Valle de
Zalabi.

Basti Basti
Baza Baza

A-92 A-92
Caniles Caniles
A-334 A-334
Baul Baul
Discover all the
details about this
Natural Area 2

GR-800 GR-800
Gor Gor 2,269 2,269 1. A small town in the
Sierra de Baza.
2,150 2,150
2. Vegetation.
3. Baza street.

2,228 2,228

Charches Charches
Valle del Valle del 3
Zalabi Zalabi
2,061 2,061 The natural park’s profile is a large moun-
tain over 2,000 metres tall at its highest
To Dolar To Dolar
point in the middle of a steppe scenery with
a large variety of plants as well as fruits
0 2 40 2 4 from the fungi kingdom: Wild mushrooms
and truf fles. The hear t of the mountain
km km
range is mining and the monumental and
spectacular town of Baza offers the perfect
complement, amid a giant valley.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de Baza

The route Full information

about this route
by scanning this

NARVAEZ VIEWPOINT QR code

Route Landmark Narvaez Visitor’s Centre.

Length 3.2 km. Others The starting point for this

route is the Narvaez Visitor’s
Duration 50’. Centre, which is worth visiting
Difficulty Low. to get an in-depth overview
of the characteristics of the
Towns Baza. Sierra de Baza Natural Park. 1
Access A-92.

PROFILE
Route
1,420 m Visitor center

Cortijo

Viewpoint 1
1,340

1,260

km 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3 3.5 4.2 er

z riv
ae
rv
Na

Mirador
de Narvaez

Casimiro Cortijo 0 250 500 fers marvellous views of the Natural Park. 1. The Narvaez
To the south we can clearly see the Calar viewpoint offers
m de Santa Barbara peak, which is 2,271 me- spectacular views for
tres high and is the highest point of the visitors.
The route begins in the Nar vaez Visitor’s Sierra de Baza Natural Park. We can also 2. The lookout tower
Centre in the Sierra de Baza Natural Park, see the Nar vaez countr y estate (Visitor’s converted into a
which is accessed via the A-92 motor way Centre) and the Casimiro countr y estate, tourism resource.
(via the exit at kilometre 324). together with old mining installations such
From here an easy track takes us to as the Poblado del Tesorillo, which bear
the Nar vaez Viewpoint, a fire watchtower witness to the presence in the area of im-
adapted for tourism purposes, since it of- portant mining sites producing zinc or lead.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de Castril

Granada
SIERRA
DE CASTRIL
Expanse
12,700 ha.
Towns
Castril.

1. Chery tree in
2,135
2,106 bloom in Sierra de
Castril.

2. The Portillo
reservoir.
3. The Castril River
and its clear waters.

2,020

Duda 3
Discover all the
details about this
Fátima The Castril River is the heart of the natural Natural Area
A-326 park, moulding the landscape and it is the
reference point for the locals. Its extraordi-
1,170
Cañadas nary beauty is evident in the riparian forest,
Castril
Cortijillos in the purity of the water, with a marvellous
A-326 0 1 2
Campocebas trout population and in its rugged gorges.
Fuentes
Nuevas km
Holm oaks, maples, oaks and at the ver y
top, dwar f junipers and piornos, a yellow
flowered shrub. A spiritual landscape.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de Castril

The route Full information

about this route
by scanning this

CORTIJO DEL NACIMIENTO- QR code

PRADOS DEL CONDE

Route Access A-326.
Lenght 12,3 km. Landmark Source of the Castril River.
Duration 2 h. Others It is important to carry
drinking water.
Difficulty Medium.
Towns Castril.

1. Old willow on the Access is form the municipality of Castril

Castril River. and we will then follow a forest road to the 1
Cor tijos del Nacimiento, where the route
begins. We take the track below the huge PROFILE
pipe and five hundred metres further along
the track splits; we must take the right fork, 1,900 m

although the one on the left takes us to the

spectacular source of the Castril River.
You will discover this river’s cr ystalline 1,500
waters, bordered by willows, olive willow,
ash trees and black poplar, and a number
of streams join this river cutting out deep
1,100
and majestic ravines, narrowing at the estu- 2,068
ary mouth. This route will also enable us to km 2 4 6 8 10 12.3
discover the starting point for other routes.

There are a number of farms,

er
Route

l ri v
1,663
particularly sheep farms Parking
a s tri
Cortijo C
It starts with a power ful climb with a 500 Tornajuelos

m incline along an area of rugged relief, Fountain

2,135
with views of ample meadows with bushes Panoramic view
and scrubland and high mountain fields. La Asperilla
There are a number of farms, par ticularly Refuge Cortijo
sheep farms. The presence of these flocks Elevation
of sheep on these mountains is lost in the meters
mists of time, so much so that it could be
1,864
said that the landscapes of these mountains
have been changed mainly by the farming 0 750 1,500
activities that have always been carried out
here. We will come across permanent rem- Nacimiento m
nants along the way of this piece of history Cortijo
that is still alive today.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de Huetor

Granada
SIERRA
DE HUETOR
Expanse 12,000 ha.
Towns Alfacar, Beas de
Granada, Cogollos
Vega, Diezma, Huetor-
Santillan, Nivar, Viznar.
1 2

1. Vegetation. The Moorish past is ever-pres-

2. Garcia Lorca Park. ent in the Sierra de Huetor Nat-
1.762 1.762
ural Park and it takes visitors Silla Baja Silla Baja
on a journey through the laby- (Diezma) (Diezma)
rinth of villages, irrigation ca-
nals and forests. Located only
a few kilometres from Granada 1.606 1.606
city, this natural area, although
only small, has plenty to offer,
including its highland cuisine N-342 N-342
and vast network of routes A-92 A-92
and trails. N-342 N-342
1.878 1.878

1.651 1.651
Cogollos Cogollos
de la Vega de la Vega 1.603 1.603

A-92 A-92
Nívar Nívar
1.464 1.464 Discover all the
details about this
Fuente Fuente Natural Area
Grande 1.580
Grande 1.580 1.664 1.664
Alfacar Alfacar
Víznar Víznar
El Colmenar El Colmenar 0 01 12 2
A-92 A-92
Huétor HuétorBeas de Beas de km km
Santillán Santillán
Granada Granada
N-342 N-342

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de Huetor

The route Full information

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by scanning this

CUEVA DEL AGUA QR code

Route Access A-92, GR-NE-52.

Length 6.5 km. Landmark Collado de Viznar.

Duration 3 h. Others The Cueva del Agua is not

accessible for conservation
Difficulty Low. reasons.
Towns Viznar and
Alfacar. 1

PROFILE
1,550

1,450

1,350

1
1,250

km 1 2 3 4 5 6,5

1,584

La Cueva
del Gato
La Cueva Viewpoint
1,564 del Agua
Viewpoint
1,580
Collado
de Viznar 0 200 400

m
1,484 2 3

Route
Viewpoint
This circular route begins at the Puer to vine down to Collado de Viznar, where we
Lobo Visitor’s Centre and from here we can see the Sierra de Almijara, Sierra Ne- 1. Olive tree with
Recreational area have to follow the Lobo-Alfaguara track for vada and the Viznar and Vega de Granada views over the
Bench around five kilometres. The route itself ac- mountain. The descent takes us through mountain range.
tually begins close to an old forest plant holm oaks and to the left of the route we 2. Alfacar Square.
Elevation
nurser y and after walking a kilometre of can see a dolina. We will then reach the 3. The Cueva del Agua
meters
track we will reach the Cueva del Gato Cueva del Agua viewpoint, which the route route.
viewpoint, with views of the Darro valley. is named after and from here a gentle 1.5
From here we follow the route to the kilometre descent takes us to the starting
right, which descends down the Umbria ra- point of this circular route.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama

Granada, Malaga
SIERRAS DE TEJEDA,
ALMIJARA Y ALHAMA
Expanse 41,000 ha.
Towns Alhama de Granada, Arenas
del Rey, Jayena, Otivar,
Alcaucin, Canillas de
Aceituno, Canillas de Albaida,
Competa, Frigiliana, Nerja,
Salares, Sedella.
1 2

Not one, but three mountain rang-

es between Granada and Malaga
form a spectacular mid-mountain
To Alhama To Alhama landscape that is ver y popular
de Granada de Granada Arenas Arenas Jayena Jayena among touring cyclists. From the
del Rey del Rey top of the Tejada summit, the
Mediterranean can be seen invit-
ing us to explore the coastline of
Matalascamas
Matalascamas
La Maroma La Maroma this Natural Park and an essential
Alcaucin Alcaucin La Chapa La Chapa part of our journey has to be a vis-
1,792 1,792 it to the Nerja Caves..
2,068 2,068
1,818 1,818Cerro Cerro
Lucero Lucero
Canillas Canillas
de Aceituno de Aceituno 1,779 1,779
Sedella Sedella 1. Vegetation.
Navachica Navachica 2. Competa.
Salares Salares
Canillas Canillas
de Albaida de Albaida 1,831 1,831
Competa Competa Cerro del Barranco
Cerro del Barranco
del Pino del Pino
Otivar Otivar
1,508 1,508

Discover all the

Frigiliana Frigiliana details about this
Natural Area
Velez-Malaga Velez-Malaga
A-356 A-356
Torrox Torrox A-7 A-7
N-340 N-340 A-7 A-7 Nerja Nerja
Cañamiel Cañamiel Torre del Torre del N-340 N-340
0 2.5 0 5 2.5 5 Rio Miel Rio Miel
N-340 N-340

km km

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama

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DEL ESPARTO
Route Access A-7, MA-5105.
Milestones Ingenio de Frigiliana.
Length 7.6 km.
Others It is essential to take
Duration 3 h.
drinking water and
Difficulty Medium. extra care should be
taken at the side of
Towns Frigiliana and Nerja.
flooded rivers.
2

556 556
Cortijo Cuesta
Cortijo Cuesta
Collado de losCollado de los
de los Galgosde los Galgos
1
Apretaderos Apretaderos
531 531
Hi

Hi
gu

gu

1. Frigiliana street
er

er
on river

on river

2. Summer in the 564 564

481 481
Chillar River.

The Ingenio de Frigiliana, a sugar factory in

496 496 the heart of the village, marks the start of
the route, which at the beginning descends
r

r
ive

ive

towards the Higueron River, to then contin-

rr

rr
illa

illa

ue along the edge of the river for a kilometre

Ch

Ch

MA-5105 MA-5105 upstream to Poza Bata n. A steep climb

0 300 0600 300 600 takes us to the Loma de las Garzas, and we
Frigiliana Frigiliana
will head north along its summit for around
m m 500 metres. At this point we will descend
the hillside to the Pinillo el Viento mountain
PROFILE PROFILE Route Route pass to then climb up to a mountain pass
600 m 600 m over the Chillar River, one of the most per-
Cortijo Cortijo manent water channels of the Natural Park.
Fountain Fountain From here we will see the path we have to
follow to go down to the river and climb up
400 400
Panoramic view
Panoramic view the other side. This will take us to a forest
track to the right and we will continue along
Recreational Recreational
area area it until the Apretaderos mountain pass,
200 200 Elevation Elevation
where we will see a crossing and where we
meters meters
must take a left until we reach our destina-
km 2 km 4 2 6 4
7.5 6 7.5 tion, the Fuente del Esparto.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche

Huelva
SIERRA DE ARACENA
Y PICOS DE AROCHE
Expanse 187,000 ha.
Towns Alajar, Almonaster La Real, Aracena, Aroche,
Arroyomolinos de Leon, Cala, Cañaveral de Leon, Castaño
del Robledo, Corteconcepcion, Cortegana, Cortelazor,
Cumbres de Enmedio, Cumbres de San Bartolome,
Cumbres Mayores, Encinasola, Fuenteheridos, Galaroza,
Higuera de La Sierra, Hinojales, Jabugo, Linares de La
Sierra, Los Marines, La Nava, Puerto Moral, Santa Ana la
Real, Santa Olalla del Cala, Valdelarco, Zufre.

1 2

One of the rainiest forests in Spain is 1. A herd of pigs

home to dozens of resounding streams amid cork trees.
and chestnut trees that give this moun- 2. Aracena open air
tain range a beautiful colour in autumn. museum.
A large number of routes and other
Encinasola Encinasola tracks cut across the park, which has
Ri Ri
countless castles, a haven for hikers and
ve ve gourmets, given that this is the heart of
ra ra
de de
Cumbres Cumbres
H H the wild mushroom territory and the Ibe-
de Enmedio de Enmedio
rian pig raised on the pasturelands .
ue

ue

Cumbres de Cumbres de
lva

lva

San Bartolome
San Bartolome Cumbres Cumbres
Mayores Mayores
716 716 1,032 1,032
Cañaveral Cañaveral
N-435 N-435 de Leon de Leon
Arroyomolinos
Arroyomolinos
Hinojales Hinojales de Leon de Leon
A-5300 A-5300
La Nava La Nava720 790 A-434
790 A-434
767 767 720
Valdelarco Valdelarco Cala Cala
Aroche Aroche Fuenteheridos
Fuenteheridos
Galaroza Galaroza Aracena Aracena
Dam Dam
Jabugo
Cortegana Cortegana Jabugo
Cortelazor Cortelazor
Corteconcepcion
Corteconcepcion
Santa Olalla Santa Olalla Discover all the
Almonaster Almonaster del Cala del Cala details about this
la Real la Real Aracena Aracena Puerto Puerto Natural Area
Alajar Alajar
N-433 N-433 Moral Moral
Santa Ana Santa Ana A-66 A-66
la Real la Realde Linares
Linares Los Marines
de Los Marines A-461 A-461
la Sierra
Castaño del Castaño del la Sierra Zufre Zufre
Robledo Robledo Higuera de Higuera de
la Sierra la Sierra Zufre Zufre
N-433 N-433 Dam Dam

0 5 0 10 5 10

km km

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FUENTEHERIDOS
Route Access N-433.

Lenght 11,3 km. Landmark Los Marines.

Duration 2 h.
Difficulty Medium.
Towns Aracena,
Cortelazor and 1
Fuenteheridos

1. Fuenteheridos. An industrial estate in Aracena, opposite a

petrol station, sees the start of an historic
route, as it forms part of the rural road to
Seville. Chestnut trees, gall oaks, Pyrenean
oaks and ferns border the route and provide
shade. We will reach the Guijarra River amid 1

traditional stone walls and as we begin to

climb we will come across a fork where we
PROFILE PROFILE
will take a left to reach Los Marines along Route Route
a beautiful stone pavement. Another two 800 m 800 m
Bench Bench
routes begin at Aracena, leading to Corte-
Parking Parking
concepcion and Linares de La Sierra. The
long distance GR-47 routes runs through Visitor Visitor
700 700 center center
Fuenteheridos and connects the Santa Eu-
Cave Cave
lalia Chapel with Hinojales and the GR-48.
Castle Castle
600 600
Elevation Elevation
km 2 4km 62 84 10 611.3 8 meters
10 11.3 meters

HU-8122 HU-8122
Fuenteheridos
Fuenteheridos
684 684

771 771
Los Marines Los Marines
HU-8125 HU-8125
La Guijarra La Guijarra
N-433 N-433 river river
779 779 HU-8126 HU-8126

N-433 N-433
Aracena Aracena
0 0,5 01 0,5 1

km km

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y las Villas

Jaen
SIERRAS DE CAZORLA,
SEGURA Y LAS VILLAS
Expanse 210,000 ha.
Towns Beas de Segura, Benatae, Cazorla, Chilluevar, Genave,
Hinojares, Hornos, Huesa, La Iruel, Iznatoraf, Orcera, Peal
de Becerro, Pozo Alcon, La Puerta de Segura, Quesada,
Santiago-Pontones, Santo Tome, Segura de La Sierra,
Siles, Sorihuela del Guadalimar, Torres de Albanchez,
Villacarrillo, Villanueva del Arzobispo.

Genave Torres de
Albanchez

A-310
Siles
La Puerta Benatae
del Segura
Orcera
Segura
Beas de de la Sierra 1
Sorihuela
del Guadalimar Segura A-6301 A-317

Hornos 1. A hiker in Sierra

1,797
Villanueva Santiago- de Cazorla.
del Arzobispo A-6202
Pontones 1,677 2. A dip in the Las
Iznatoraf Anchuricas lake.
A-317
1,608 Santiago
Villacarrillo
de la Espada

Santo Tome
A-319 1,993
Chilluevar Arroyo Frio 2
Peal del La Iruela
Becerro Vadillo
Cazorla Castril
A-322
This is the largest park in Spain. In its infinite Discover all the
details about this
Quesada highland profile, rock walls emerge amid Natural Area
2,028 deep valleys covered by forests with Corsican
pine and a large network of rivers. Travellers
Huesa can enjoy a whole variety of active tourism
0 10 20 activities (land, water and air), or try the fa-
Pozo Alcon mous game meat, take pleasure in the au-
Hinojares km tochthonous flora or visit the many gorgeous
villages and spectacular routes.

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PESCADORES
Route Access A-326.

Lenght 11 km. Landmark Vado de las Carretas.

Duration 1 h 30’. Others Earth and stone track.

Difficuly Medium.
Towns Pozo Alcon

Route
Viewpoint Peñuelas Cortijo
Plant species of interest
Fountain

Bridg 1

Elevation
PROFILE 1. View of La Bolera
meters
reservoir.
1,400 m
0 590 1,180 Tranco del Lobo
iver

m 1,200
1,668
in r
nt

1,000
le

d a
ua
G

1,556 800

El Raso Cortijo km 2 4 6 8 10.8

This route begins at the Cortijo del Molinil-

lo, located close to the Nature Classroom of
El Hornico. The route offers plenty of shade
thanks to the pine trees and an elevation
change of 320 m. The beauty of this route
1,549 1,278 is definitely the fact that it runs parallel to
Cerro del Enjambre the Guadalentin River and crosses the spec-
tacular ford of Vado de Las Carretas or the
narrow bridge over the Guadalenti n River.
El Molinillo Cortijo
It is quite common to spot the Spanish wild
La Bolera
dam
goat and somewhat harder to spot otters,
however we can enjoy view of the stunning
La Bolera reservoir and the unusual maple
tree forest along the edge of the river.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de Andujar

Jaen
SIERRA DE
ANDUJAR
Expanse 75,000 ha.
Towns Andujar, Baños de la
Encina, Marmolejo,
Villanueva de La Reina.

1 2

1. Cyclists.
1,290 1,290
2. Virgen de la Cabeza Burcio Burcio
Sanctuary. del Pino del Pino
763 763 989 989
La Aliseda La Aliseda
A-6178 A-6178
JA-6100 JA-6100

782 782
Fontanarejo Fontanarejo
With the lynx guarding the Los PastoresLos Pastores
mountains –with the permission
of the wolf, of course– and as a
fine example of nature conser- Los Alarcones
Los Alarcones
vation policies, the Sierra de 837 837
Aljibillo Aljibillo
Andujar is a haven for wildlife 805 805812 812
and plant species, which include Peñon del PeñonCereceda
del Cereceda
La Lancha La Lancha
cork oaks, holm oaks and gall Rosalejo Rosalejo
oaks. Inside the Sierra de Andu- 805 805
jar Park is a particularly impor- CabezapardaCabezaparda
tant historic building, the Virgen El Jabalí El Jabalí
de la Cabeza Sanctuary.

Baños Baños
de la Encina de la Encina
JA-4100 JA-4100
Discover all the A-420 A-420 Viñas de Viñas de
details about this Peñallana Peñallana
Natural Area La Alcaparrosa
La CenteneraLa Centenera La Alcaparrosa
Bailén Bailén
A-6177 A-6177 Villanueva Villanueva
0 2.5 50 2.5 5 de la Reina de la Reina
A-4 A-4
km km
Marmolejo A-4
Marmolejo A-4 Andújar Andújar

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Route Landmark San Jose Chapel.

Length 6.7 km. Others Extra care should be taken

in sections where there
Duration 2 h 30’. is road traffic. The Sierra
Difficulty Medium. de Andujar Natural Park is
one of the last strongholds
Towns Marmolejo. of the Spanish imperial 1
Access A-420, JV-5001. eagle.

The route begins in Las Majadillas and it 1. Valmayor River.

takes us up a continuous but gentle climb 2. Grosbeak in the
along a dirt track. The first section of the Sierra de Andujar.
route runs parallel to the Agua ravine until
we come across a fire-break which we leave
1 to our left. The climb takes us to the Mezqui-
ta mountain pass and we have to be careful
with the road intersections so we do not
Route take the wrong one. We must always follow
the JV-5001 east, until we reach a crossing
Parking
JV-5001 when we do have to head right towards La
Ermitage Centenera.
Recreational area Further on we will come across some ru-
649
680 ins, leaving the Aguileras house on the left
Viewpoint
583 and the Tio Cano house on the right. The
Elevation last section descends gently, the only de-
meters San Jose scent along the route, which will take us to
PROFILE
Ermitage the remains of the San Jose chapel, which
700 m
marks the end of the route. One of the most
interesting features of this route along the
478
480 Sierra de Andujar is the chance of spotting
500
649 the only endemic bird species of the Iberian
Peninsula, the Spanish imperial eagle, cur-
JV-5001 Las Majadillas rently a critically endangered species, but
0 260 520 300 in the process of being recovered. There are
only 252 registered pairs in Spain.
m km 2 4 6.7

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra Mágina

Jaen
SIERRA MAGINA
Expanse 20,000 ha.
Towns Albanchez de
Magina, Bedmar
y Garciez, Belmez
de La Moraleda,
Cambil, Huelma,
Jimena, Jodar,
Pegalajar, Torres.

1 2
Jimena Jimena A-322 A-322
1. Snow is present on the Sierra Magina most
A-320 A-320 Jodar Jodar of the year.
A-320 A-320 2. The mountains and the countryside come
A-320 A-320 Bedmar Bedmar together on the border of the Natural Park.
y Garciez y Garciez A-401 A-401

1,745 1,745 A great and magical mountain range sur-

rounded by a sea of olive trees. A rugged
Albanchez Albanchez landscape for Man, with its virgin land-
de Magina de Magina scapes, dotted only with castles and
Torres Torres for tresses. The Jaen peak, the Magina
JA-3203 JA-3203
standing at 2,100 m, looks down on an
Cerro de Cerro de 1,512 1,512
area where the Cuadros rosebay stands
las Carceles las Carceles A-401 A-401 out, the Zurreon water fall and a Medi-
terranean and mountain forest indicating
2,012 2,012 Miramundo
Miramundo the caves and natural passages located
To Pegalajar To Pegalajar
2,006 2,006 JA-4201 JA-4201
within.
2,038 2,038 2,077 2,014 2,077 2,014
1,883 Almaden
1,883 Almaden2,165 2,165
La Peña La Peña
Magina Magina Belmez de Belmez de
JA-4200 JA-4200
la Moraleda la Moraleda
Discover all the
details about this
Natural Area

0 2.50 52.5 5
A-324 A-324
A-324 A-324
km km
Cambil Cambil JA-5200 JA-5200
A-44
Huelma Huelma

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Route Access A-324.

Lenght 12,9 km. Landmark Mata-Bejid Castle.

Duration 2 h. Others Earth track.

Difficulty Medium.
Towns Cambil

Route
Fountain

Castle Dehesa Boyal

1
2
Cortijo
PROFILE
Ermitaje 1. Peña de Jaen
Puerto de 1,600 m summit, at a height of
Information Point la Mata (1,651 m) over 2,000 metres.
Panoramical view
1,200
Elevation
meters Peña de Jaen
0 0,5 1
2,147 800
km
km 5 10 12,9

iver
os r
s Prad
Lo At km 13 on the A-324 road (Cambil- Huel-
Cerro de la
ma), when you reach Mata-Bejid, a track
Serrezuela
heads west, leading to the start of the route
at the intersection with the A-324 road. The
1,963
route forms part of the GR-7 and offers views
Mata Bejid
of the magnificent Peña de Jaen (2,147 m)
and good pasture land formations. When we
reach the Puerto de la Mata pass, we will
enjoy magnificent views of the plains scat-
tered with hawthorn, barberry, maple trees
and hellebores and to the north, in the dis-
A-324 tance, the Valle del Guadalquivir. After the
Mata Bejid mountain pass, to the right we will come to
the Fuente Nita and the Hondacabras camp-
ing area; or if we take a left, we will reach
the recreation area of Fuenmayor.

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Biking through Natural Parks Despeñaperros

Jaen
DESPEÑAPERROS
Expanse
7,600 ha.
Towns
Santa Elena.

Magaña river
Magaña river

1. Bridge.
2. Gateway to
Andalusia.
Los Organos
Los Organos
N-IV
N-IV

Althought it is only small in comparison

Puente Morros
Puente Morros with other natural parks in Andalusia,
covering an area of approximately 7,500
Discover all the
hectares, the Despeñaperros Natural Park details about this
stands out because of its huge rock for- Natural Area
mations and the uniqueness of its geolog-
JV-5021
JV-5021 ical heritage. These gorges witnessed an
important turning point in the Reconquest
Las Lomas with the battle of Las Navas de Tolosa and
0 2.5 5 JV-5020 Las Lomas
0 2.5 5 Santa JV-6120 the Park has its own museum dedicated to
JV-5020
Elena Santa JV-6120
km Elena this historic event.
To Navas de Tolosa
km
To Navas de Tolosa
To La Carolina
To La Carolina

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Route Landmark Salto del Fraile Viewpoint.

Length 8.3 km. Others This route covers the area in

which the Navas de Tolosa
Duration 3 h 40’. battle took place in 1212.
Difficulty Low. There is a museum along the
motorway, near to Miranda del
Towns Santa Elena. Rey, dedicated to this military
Access JA-7102. conflict.

Salto PROFILE
del Fraile
Casa del 1,000 m
Hornillo
El
Empedraillo 900

821 800
1 2

700
150 metres from Miranda del Rey, along the 1. The Empedraillo
km 2 4 6 8.2 road that leads to the town, we take a right track.
873 track to head north. The circular route be- 2. The Despeñaperros
gins one kilometre away, where we take a River passing through
Mesa left turn until we reach the Hornillo Stream. the Santa Elena
del Rey We will follow the stream for approximately station.
400 metres until we reach a fire-break to
Cerro Mesa
del Rey continue the ascent to a crossing located
868 900 metres further along. We will then walk
another 700 metres to the El Hornillo house,
where we will take a right turning and climb
Route to another crossing where we will take a
Cortijo left. Very soon afterwards we will reach the
road that will take us to El Empedraillo, a
Viewpoint
section of the route along a stone pavement
Elevation (barely 100 metres long and three metres
meters wide) which is considered by some to be an
old Roman road but which looks more like
Miranda a medieval road. Following the signs we
del Rey 0 400 800 will reach the Salto del Fraile viewpoint and
742
after crossing the same fire-break, we will
m
end the circular route at our original starting
point.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra de las Nieves

Malaga
SIERRA
DE LAS NIEVES
Expanse 75,000 ha.
Towns El Burgo, Istan, Monda,
Parauta, Ronda, Tolox
and Yunquera.

1 2 3

El Burgo El Burgo
1. One of the summits
of the Natural Park.
2. Dense vegetation.
3. Tolox.
La FuensantaLa Fuensanta
A-436 A-436

Ronda Ronda

Snowy peaks and deep

potholes, which seem to
1,042 1,042
be delving into the plutonic La Hidalga La Hidalga
past of these mountains, with Yunquera Yunquera
Luis CeballosLuis Ceballos
their white landscapes and lime- 1,505 1,505 Viewpoint Viewpoint
A-473 A-473
stone with sheer formations, con-
trasting with the red-coloured moun-
tains as a result of the periodites that Los Quejigales
Los Quejigales
have stained the landscape. The Span- Tolox Tolox
ish fir tree provides an intense green
colour to the area and the Spanish wild Pinsapo de Pinsapo de
las Escaleretas Torrecilla
las Escaleretas Torrecilla
goat can also be spotted and there
is a distinct Moorish influence on the 1,919 1,919
villages and the cuisine. Parauta Parauta

1,051 1,051
Discover all the
details about this
Natural Area To Monda To Monda
A-473 A-473

0 0 5 5 10 10

km km
To Istan To Istan

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PUERTO BELLINA
Route Access A-366.
Landmark Snow pits.
Lenght 4,1 km.
Duration 1 h.
Others Dirt track.
Difficulty High.
Towns Yunquera.

Route Route The route begins at the viewpoint at the

Parking Parking Puer to Saucillo mountain pass, located 4
kilometres from Yunquera along a forest
Viewpoint Viewpoint
road. The track runs through beautiful ar-
Fountain Fountaineas of the natural park, where the star of
the show is undoubtedly the Spanish fir,
Elevation Elevation 1 2
meters meters

1. View of the Puerto

de Saucillo.
2. Spanish fir in
Yunquera.
0 0250 250
500 500 1,345 1,345
1,363 1,363
m m Puerto Puerto
del Saucillo del Saucillo

1,500 m 1,500 m

1,300 1,300
1,407 1,407
Snow pit Snow pit
1,515 1,515 1,100 1,100

km 1 km 2 1 3 2 4.1 3 4.1
La Perdiz La Perdiz
Cerro El Picacho
Cerro El Picacho although we will also come across pine for-
ests, chestnut groves and cedars.
1,425 1,425 The starting point offers incredible views of
the Guadalhorce Valley. It reaches a height
of 1,400 metres, where it gently descends
to the starting point along the Puerto Sau-
cillo ravine.

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Biking through Natural Parks Montes de Malaga

Malaga
MONTES
DE MALAGA
Expanse 5,000 ha.
Towns Casabermeja,
Colmenar,
Malaga.

Colmenar
Casabermeja

C-345
N-331

Lagar de Torrijos 2
1,029

At the entrance to the city of Malaga 1. Gentle hills and

Gu a dalm

is a gentle mountain repopulated with farming land form part

pine trees. An area marked by numerous of the landscape.
edina

streams and rivers in which most of the 2. Colmenar.

N-331
1,032 routes run along their riverbanks and
Torrijos reach the spectacular viewpoints over
Recreational
Area the Mediterranean. The Arab influence
on its villages, the local wines and the
silence of the chameleon, are some of Discover all the
C-345
details about this
MA-166 the significant features of this natural Natural Area
park.Some recommended stops are the
Pocopan villages of Colmenar and Casabermeja,
Viewpoint where the Mediterranean architecture
El Limonero can be enjoyed and their monuments,
Dam C-345 including the famous Casabermeja cem-
0 1 2.5 5
eter y, declared an Ar tistic-Historical
Malaga km Monument.

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Biking through Natural Parks Montes de Malaga

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BOTICARIO
Route Access N-331, A-45.
Landmark Casa del Boticario.
Length 6.7 km.
Others We will come across some traffic
Duration 2 h.
along the route as some vehicles
Difficulty Low. have permission to access
neighbouring properties. The
Towns Malaga.
route is also suitable for cycling.

1 2 3

1. The route that leads to The route star ts in the city of

the Casa del Boticario. Malaga, to the north of the Ciu-
2. Small villages that can dad Jardin district, just beyond
be seen from the road. the San Telmo mill, which is
3. The route is perfect for 462 462 accessed via the N-331. 200
cycling. metres on, we will reach the
419 419 border of the Natural Park and
481 the route begins along a gen-
481
Casa de tle climb along a forest track.
373 Casa de
Don VenturaDon Ventura
373 Casa del A kilometre from the start, we
Casa del
Boticario Boticario will reach the Picapedreros
Lagar de Lagar de 421 421 lagar and three kilometres on
Picapedreros 369 369
Picapedreros is a crossing marked by some
carob trees.
Here we must take a right to-
PROFILE wards the Casa de Don Ventu-
PROFILE
Route Route ra and 500 metres on we take
600 m 600 m Monument Monument another right. From this point
168 168
A-45 A-45
until the end we will not leave
400 Etnological Etnological
400 the main track, which gently
interest interest
climbs, leading us to the end of
200 200 Elevation Elevation the route: at the Casa del Bot-
meters meters icario, which is due to become
0 0 2500 500250 500 the Montes de Malaga Natural
0
Park Visitor’s Centre.
To Malaga To Malaga km 1 2km 3 1 42 53 6,7 m m
4 5 6,7

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra Norte

Seville
SIERRA NORTE
Expanse 177,500 ha.
Towns Alanis, Almaden de La
Plata, Cazalla de La Sierra,
Constantina, Guadalcanal,
Las Navas de La
Concepcion, El Pedroso,
La Puebla de Los Infantes,
El Real de La Jara, San
Nicolas del Puerto.
1 2

0 5 0 10 5 10
A-432 A-432
1. Castillo de las
km km
Aguzaderas.
Guadalcanal Guadalcanal A-447 A-447 2. Cyclists in El
Huesna.
Alanis Alanis
855 855 909 909
El Pintado El Pintado
dam dam
El Real El Real
de la Jara de la Jara A-432 A-432

Cazalla de Cazalla de Las Navas deLas Navas de

SE-179 SE-179 la Sierra la Sierra
910 910 la Concepcion
la Concepcion
A-463 A-463 903 903
Almaden Almaden
de la Plata de la Plata A-450 A-450

A-432 729 A-432 729 633 633

A-450 A-450 Constantina Constantina El Retortillo El Retortillo
dam dam
644 644 SE-157 SE-157
A-452 A-452
A-450 A-450
508 508 La Puebla La Puebla
de los Infantes
de los Infantes
El Pedroso El Pedroso
Huesna Huesna A-455 A-455 The gentle hills with mild inclines make
Melonares MelonaresA-432 A-432
dam dam
Discover all the dam dam Jose Toran the
Jose Sierra Nor te Natural Park in Se-
Toran
details about this
Natural Area
dam ville a favourite among active tourism
dam
enthusiasts. Amid pasturelands and a
considerable number of rivers, streams
and currents, Sierra Morena represents
the character of this Park, which offers
sleepy villages that have to be visited and
mountain gastronomy specialising in pork
dishes.

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Biking through Natural Parks Sierra Norte

The route Full information

about this route
by scanning this

LA LOBERA QR code

Route Landmark Mirador del Castillo.

Others Extra care must be
Length 13.3 km.
taken with traffic,
Duration 4 h 30’. particularly in the
sections that coincide
Difficulty Medium.
with the Puerto Padrona
Towns El Real de la Jara. road.
Access A-66, A-5301.

1
Cortijo de
las Jaulitas
Cortijo
de Lobera

503
Mirador
del Castillo
676
2 3
Cortijo
Villamartín
The village of El Real de la Jara marks the 1. Vultures in the
532 start and the end of this circular route. The Sierra Norte. 

542 SE-179
route begins in Calle Santa Maria and fol- 2. El Real de la Jara
lows a track that leads to the region of Ten- Castle.

El Real de la Jara A-5901 561
tudia, in Badajoz. After about 800 metres, it 3. The route, seen
crosses a little stream which, a little further from above.
on, flows into the Vibora Stream, which we
501
also have to cross.
0 250 500 We will follow the stream for another
m
kilometre and a half (opening and clos-
ing gates to private proper ties) to the La
Route PROFILE
Lobera stream, which we will follow for an-
Bridge 700 m other three kilometres until we reach the
Cortijo
country estate with the same name. After
600 another 500 metres, we will come across
Castle a road where we will turn right and follow
500 this carefully for another kilometre until we
Viewpont
reach the Colmenar road, which we will fol-
Fountain low until we reach another road. This last
400
road, after a section of 500 metres, will take
Elevation us to El Real de la Jara along calle de La Paz,
meters km 2.5 5 7.5 10 13.3 marking the end of this route.

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 Culture, gastronomy, history… Discovering Andalusia by bike
will not be a complete experience unless you get to know its
villages and its people. This guide will provide you with a few
key elements so you will not miss a thing.
Do not forget

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ALMERIA
The mining town of Rodalquilar
1 
Through out history, the mining resources
of Rodalquilar, a small village in the heart
of the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park,
seemed to be never-ending. If alum was
Pags. 64-65,
148-149
mined during the Middle Ages, when it was
used as the basic element for dyeing fabrics,
during the 18th and 19h centuries, lead and
silver were obtained until gold was discov-
ered at the end of the 19th centur y. The
gold-bearing mines that can still be seen a
kilometre away from the town, closed defin- 1
itively in 1990. Rodalquilar is also home to
a 16th century defensive tower, a fabulous
botanical garden, the Cortijo de los Frailes,
which is the place in which Federico Garcia
Lorca drew inspiration for his work Bodas
de Sangre.

The Alpujarra region of Almeria

2 
The Alpujarra is a region in Sierra Nevada
that covers the provinces of Granada and
Almeria. The latter has 22 beautiful villag-
Pags. 146-147 es that are the perfect choice for mountain
and cycling enthusiasts. The Andarax Riv-
er crosses through the Alpujarra region of 2

Almeria, which also offers a large number

of monuments and important natural herit-
age sites, such as the Alcazaba de Laujar
de Andarax , the baroque convent of Los
Agustinos in Huecija or various castles and
archaeological sites scattered around the
region.

Scuba diving in Cabo de Gata

3 
The Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park is a
scuba diver’s paradise. This became the
Pags. 148-149 first maritime and terrestrial natural park
in Andalusia and it is also a Biosphere
Reser ve, Marine Reser ve and Geopark.
Covering an area of 12,000 hectares that
extends one mile into the sea, it is home
to numerous Mediterranean species and 3

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6 4

vast meadows of Posidonia Oceanica (com- The “petrified wave” of Monsul

5 
monly known as Neptune Grass). There It is almost as if time has suddenly stood
are a number of professional scuba-diving still, a giant stone wave juts out over the
centres located around the Natural Park, water at the beach of Monsul, in the heart Pags. 148-149
offering scuba-diving courses and all the of the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park.
equipment required to explore the beautiful It is a solidified lava formation situated,
crystalline waters. incidentally, on what is often nominated as
one of the best beaches in Spain, despite
Water sports
4  only being small - only 300 metres of coast-
Pags. 18-21 Travellers visiting Almeria along the line-.
Transandalus long distance route can stop
off along the way to enjoy some of the wa- Velez-Blanco and Velez-Rubio
6 
ter spor ts the area has to offer. Almeria Separated only by their “surname” and by
is one of the best-equipped provinces for approximately two kilometres, the munic-
water spor ts, with over 3,000 ber ths in ipalities of Velez-Blanco and Velez-Rubio,
Pags. 152-155
seven of the 30 Andalusian marinas: Adra, within the Natural Park of Sierras de Maria
Almerimar, Roquetas de Mar, Aguadulce, -Los Velez, apart from their origin, also share
Almeria, San Jose and Garrucha. the honour of having been declared histor-
As well as sailing, other activities such ic and artistic ensembles. They also have
as kayaking, sur fing or even shore or boat something else in common: The shade of
fishing can be enjoyed along the Mediter- the Maimon, standing an impressive 1,761
ranean coastline of Almeria. metres tall.

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Discover el Indalo
7  Macael, a town located between the Al-
Everyone that visits Almeria will sooner or manzora valley and the Sierra de los Fila-
later come across the figure of the Inda- bres, is valued around the world. Proof
lo, the symbol of Almeria par excellence of this is that this prized stone has been
and which can be acquired in most local extracted here since ancient times and
souvenir shops. The origin of the symbol is used on Andalusian monuments such as
Pags. 18-21 probably less well-known... It is a magnifi- the Alhambra in Granada or the Mosque
Pags. 18-21
cent example of Levantine Neolithic rock in Cordoba. There are 80 active quarries
ar t, located in the Cueva de los Letreros and around 40 inter mittent quar ries,
(Velez-Blanco), declared a World Heritage covering an area of approximately 6,700
Site. The figure represents a man holding a hectares and providing work for around
rainbow in his hands. 5,000 people.

The almond trees in bloom

8  d Hanging houses of Sorbas
The Natural Park of Sierras de Maria-Los Ve- The town of Sorbas is located in an area
lez is home to large plantations of almond classed as a natural site thanks to its geo-
trees alternating with olive groves and ce- logical formations and the number of caves
real fields. At the end of winter and towards (more than 1,000 registered caves). Sorb-
Pags. 152-155
the start of spring, the almond trees begin as, bordered by the Aguas River is located
to blossom offering visitors an explosion of half way between other points of interest, Pags. 18-21
colour, when their bare branches fill with such as the Tabernas desert or the Alman-
beautiful white flowers. zora Valley. The complex orography of the
land has meant the popular architecture
Marble from Macael
9  had to be adapted, resulting in houses that
The quality and beauty of the marble from hang off a cliff over the Aguas River.

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CADIZ

1 3 4

Visiting the Temple of Hercules

1  wonder ful experience associated with the
The gentle Puer to Real-San Fernando Via uniqueness of the wines of Jerez in all its
Verde route has the perfect complement in forms.
the way of a maritime route: A visit to the
Island of Sancti Petri and the temple erect- Carnival
3 
ed for the god Melkart, where Hercules was If anything can bring the whole of Cadiz
worshipped and where Hannibal and Julius together, it is its Carnival. Every town cel-
Pags. 22-25
Caesar are believed to have stayed. There ebrates this wonderful pre-Lent street cele-
Pags. 102-103
are boat services that will take you to this bration, with carefully designed costumes,
small, mythical site, with spectacular sun- requiring great effort, to reflect the come-
sets, where you can remember the strong dic tale being told.
defence put up by Cadiz in the war against
France in the 19th century; or like Manuel The wind and surf
4 
de Falla, fantasize that these waters hold A westerly wind or an easterly wind will
the secret to the legendary Atlantis. always be blowing through the Strait of
Gibraltar. This is what makes its people
Visit wineries and vineyards
2  so special, which you can only discover by
The wine culture reaches a whole new level going there and it is also responsible for
in Jerez and El Puer to de Santa Maria in some incredible wind-shaped trees. But Ta-
Spain. But they are not only internation- rifa is also one of the world’s windsur fing
ally known for the quality of their wines, capitals. There is an entire local industr y
Pags. 164-167
they also offer an immensely valuable and designed solely for windsurfers and sports
Pags. 156-157 striking architectural heritage. The large people, where they can enjoy a fun and
wineries, facilities that cover hectares of cosmopolitan atmosphere in this munici-
land and the beautiful countr y houses sit- pality, at the southernmost point of Europe
uated amid the vineyards that cover the and where they can enjoy the beaches and
white soils of these lands, will guarantee a dunes of Valdevaqueros.

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giant fish is caught in the labyrinth of nets,

called the almadraba, which you can watch
if you want to see an incredible show, the Pags. 160-163
fish is then cut into delicious pieces and fi-
nally, once it has been manipulated as little
as possible to ensure it maintains its full
freshness, we get to taste it, the per fect
end to a wonderful day in Andalusia.

Romeria de Ntra. Sra. de los

7 
Santos
Cyclists covering the Transandalus route in
5 September will have the chance to witness
in Alcala de los Gazules the most popular
romeria (pilgrimage) in the province, dating Pags. 64-65
back to the 16th century. The patron saint
is carried from the village to her sanctuary,
5 kilometres away, which in itself is worth a
visit as it is home to the largest collection of
votive offerings in Andalusia. This mountain
village also has a number of Roman remains,
including a fountain, a bridge, a spring, an
archaeological site and various deposits.

Cementerio de Villaluenga del

8 
Rosario
A surprise awaits us in this beautiful town
nestled in the mountains, the highest of
6 7 the province and belonging to the Moors
for over seven centuries. The magnificent Pags. 172-173
Dukes of Medina Sidonia Palace
5  El Salvador Church remains as it was after
The Entre Rios Via Verde takes us to Sanlu- being burnt down during the war against the
car de Barrameda, a natural and architectur- French. But inside, under the open sky that
al jewel, home to a fine public monument in acts as the ceiling that was once there and
the way of the palace that belonged to the amid its arches and semi-derelict walls, is a
Pags. 100-101
former Dukes of Medina Sidonia, one of the white, spontaneous and beautiful cemetery.
most powerful titles in Spanish nobility. The The setting has a unique beauty, in which
halls and patios, as well as the furnishings, heritage, religion and nature come together.
underwent changes throughout the different
periods of the 13th century, including the Arts and crafts in Ubrique
9 
Renaissance Hall of Columns or the Baroque Visiting this beautiful mountain town, a bor-
Ambassadors' Hall. There are art collections der area between Arabs and Christians for
including paintings and sculptures of incal- decades, is a must, as it is famous for its
culable value. leather products and ar ts and crafts that
Pags. 168-169
flourished during the 18th centur y, giving
Tuna for dinner
6  extra vitality to the Arab legacy. Half the
The tuna caught using the Almadraba sys- population in this town is involved in the in-
tem, is a delicacy of Cadiz revered by the dustr y, which we can learn more about in
most discerning gastronomic tourists. The the Ubrique Leather Museum, located in the

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10

11 12 13

Convento de Capuchinos. Right next to it left paintings and remains that date back
are the old tanneries where the leather used 250,000 years.
to be tanned.
g  Mountain cheeses
d Rome on the beach The mountainous region of Cadiz produces a
There are few beaches as striking as that of variety of top quality cheeses that are gain-
Bolonia. The naturalness of it has produced ing popularity and value. Visitors should try
two of its characterising landmarks. The huge a number of varieties. The Payoyo cheese,
Pags. 22-25 Pags. 64-65
dune – 30 metres high and 200 metres wide-, made from a specific type of goat endemic
travelling up to the pine forest encouraged by to Grazalema and which is also offered coat-
the incessant winds. Next to this, lying along ed in lard. There are a number of cheeses
the beach, are the Roman ruins of the town made with sheep’s milk, such as the Pa-
of Baelo Claudia, an old tuna factory and the jarete and El Bosqueño. There are also some
origin of the Roman sauce called Garum, now places where visitors can take part in the
declared a National Historic Monument. cheese-making process.

f The white villages route    Paragliding in Algodonales and

This highland route covering the nor th of El Bosque
Cadiz is made up of nineteen villages. Trav- For those that enjoy paragliding, Algodonales
ellers following the Transandalus trail can and El Bosque have various centres where
choose any of these to discover the Moorish you can practice this sport with per fectly
Pags. 64-65
legacy of the entire province, with exception- equipped take-off and landing areas. Algo-
al landscapes, traditions and unique gastron- donales is Spain's most international hanglid-
omy. And it does not end here. The legendary ing spot. This is just one of many active tour- Pags. 172-173
bandits used to camp out in these lands, ism options on offer in the province's parks,
but much earlier, the first humans lived in together with nautical sports on lakes, can-
caves and shelters in these hills where they yoning and pot-holing.

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CORDOBA

1 3

Cordoba
1 
Cordoba is one of the best cities for cycling
in Andalusia, since most of the city centre
is fairly flat and it has a large network of
bicycle lanes. This could be the ideal rest-
ing point to discover the vast historical and
Pags. 50-57 cultural heritage of this city, and its crown
jewel, the Mosque. However, if you do de-
cide to visit the historic quarter, it is best
to do so on foot.
2 2
Gastronomy in Cordoba
2 
The province of Cordoba offers visitors a
wide and varied choice of food, charac- Guadalquivir’s bend into
3 
terised by the simplicity of its dishes, the Montoro
quality of its local products and a notable Like a miniature Toledo, Montoro looks over
Moorish influence. Outstanding, well-known the meandering Guadalquivir River cata-
dishes such as oxtail, salmorejo (a chilled logued as a Natural Monument giving the
thick soup) or the flamenquin (serrano ham municipality a unique beauty. Montoro, the
rolled in pork loin) and of course the migas gateway to the Natural Park of the same Pags. 64-65,
(sauteed breadcrumbs with bacon), a dish name, close to Cardeña, has so much to 184-185
Pags. 26-29 typical of Cordoba and normally served with offer visitors, such as the Plaza Mayor, la
orange. Visitors should also tr y the local Casa de las Tercias or its historic quarters,
products certified with designation of origin: declared a Place of Cultural Interest.
The variety of sherry wines, amontillados,
olorosos and Pedro Ximenez from the Mon- The community of San Calixto
4 
tilla-Moriles region; the Iberian ham from the On the edge of the Bembezar River, nestled
Valle de los Pedroches; or the excellent oils in the mountains of the Natural Park of Si-
from Baena or Priego de Cordoba. erra de Hornachuelas, is the small commu-

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6 7 8

nity of San Calixto, established in the 16th excellent conservation of its holm oak for-
century. The isolation and tranquillity of this ests, located in the regions of the Guadiato
mountain area made it the ideal place to Valley and, above all, in the Los Pedroches
Pags. 180-183
build a monaster y of Discalced (barefoot) Valley. They are mainly used for raising the
Carmelites, who now offer their ar ts and Iberian pig in order to produce the hams
crafts to visitors. with designation of origin of Los Pedroches
and a large number of cold cuts and cured
A refreshing dip
5  Pags. 184-187
meats. The holm oak forests have shaped
It goes without saying that Cordoba does a lifestyle based on cattle breeding which
not have a beach however, this does not is even reflected in the architecture typical
mean that you cannot enjoy a refreshing dip of the area.
in this province. There is an area reserved
for swimming in the Iznajar reser voir, the Zuheros
8 
Pags. 122-123 largest in Andalusia, located close to the The small village of Zuheros on the Sub-Bae-
GR-7 route and the Subbetica Via Verde tic mountain range, is one of the most beau-
route. Sport fishing is allowed in some other tiful in Andalusia, perched on a large rocky
reservoirs. outcrop dominated by an Arab castle. The
uppermost part is where the entrance to the
Guadalquivir Mills
6  Murcielagos Cave is located, a Neolithic site
When the Guadalquivir reaches Cordoba it that possesses some of the best rock art
settles down and flows slowly and discreet- in Andalusia, as well as stone implements,
ly. Along its banks are a dozen mills that burials and even food remains. Zuheros is Pags. 176-179
simply have to be visited. Now that we are also famous for its goat’s cheese, so much
Pags. 50-57
so close to the Calahorra Tower and the so that, every year, during the month of Sep-
Mosque, a visit to Cordoba’s city centre is tember, a festival is held in honour of this
an absolute must. product.

The pasturelands of the north

7  Fountains and gardens in Priego
9 
Ift here is one thing that characterises the de Cordoba
nor th of the province of Cordoba it is the The de municipality of Priego Cordoba, lo-
large number of hunting grounds and the cated on the Sub-Baetic mountain range,

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9 11 12

is home to over thirty properties of cultural f The bellowing

interest. Its beautiful historical quarters are At the beginning of autumn, the hills of
full of gorgeous gardens and springs such Cordoba, considered to be the best hunt-
as the Fuente del Rey or the Fuente de la ing grounds in Spain, turn into a natural so-
Pags. 176-179 Salud. The Balcon del Adarve offers spec- norous festival. It is the bellowing of deer Pags. 180-183
tacular views of the olive groves in the re- during the rutting season, when the males
gion and the nearby Sub-Baetic mountains. emit guttural sounds and fight among each
Right next to it is the Barrio de la Villa, with other to mate with the females. Today, this
its quiet streets with houses decorated with unusual scene is another tourist attraction
flowers dating back to Moorish times. that can be seen in a number of natural ar-
eas such as the Sierra de Hornachuelos.
dThe dance of the lunatics
Fuente Carreteros, a hamlet of Fuente gArts & Crafts
Palmera near to the Natural Park of Sier- The village of La Rambla, cradled by undu-
ra de Hornachuelos, holds the traditional lating countr yside of cereal fields and ol-
“Danza de los Locos” (The dance of the ive groves, is an interesting alternative for
lunatics) on the 28 December each year touring cyclists following any of the nearby
(Spain’s equivalent to April Fool’s Day), the Vias Verdes routes. This small countryside Pags. 106-107
Pags. 180-183 exact origins of which are still unknown. village in Cordoba is renowned for its tradi-
Dressed in traditional costumes, six “luna- tional ceramic and potter y production. All
tics” and a “little lunatic”, cross over in types of bronze arts and crafts can be pur-
a dance that represents the killing of chil- chased in the nearby village of Lucena. And
dren ordered by King Herod during the 1st the ancient tradition of embossing leather
century of our era. or Cordovan leather still exists in Cordoba.

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GRANADA
Staying in a cave house
1  Arab Baths in Baza
3 
In the regions of Guadix and Marquesado They were founded during the Almohad era
and the high plateaus of Baza and Huescar (13th century) and remained open until the
Pags. 144-
there is tradition that is as old as the human first years of the conquest. These public
147, 188-191 species: living in caves. The once humble baths associated with what used to be a
homes of families are today a popular and nearby mosque (now the Santiago church). Pags. 188-191
unique tourist attraction, with accommo- The baths have a barid (cold pool), a west-
dation offering all the modern commodities ani (warm pool) and a sajun (hot pool) and
and in such truly inviting areas as that of- other parts of the baths can also be visit-
fered by the monumental city of Baza. The ed, including the maslaj (lobby), the furnak
slim chimneys that emerge from under- (oven and cauldron), the wood shed, the
ground and the whitewashed entrances let main access door and even the hydraulic
us know they are there. water catchment and evacuation system.

1 2 4

Granada
2  Jarapas with a history
4 
Many of the proposed routes go so near The old spinning and textile tradition of La
to Granada that visitors really should Alpujarra began with silk during the Arab era,
take some time to discover one of the but continued with the workshops where the
Pags. 50-57 most beautiful cities in the world. Just Moors made rugs. That is, throws or rugs
visiting the Alhambra is reason enough made from rags, scraps of cloth. The craft
to justify a trip to Granada, but the city continues and this bright and colourful appar- Pags. 72-75
itself is fully of charm and beauty. The el with different textures is an attractive and
unforgettable views of Sierra Nevada do very representative product of La Alpujarra
the rest. and the intense history of this region.

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Active sports
5 
Granada is not only ideal for bicycle tour-
ing and for road cycling in upland and high
mountain areas. Scuba diving can also be
Pags. 30-33 enjoyed in the waters of the Costa Tropical
together with canyoning, hiking, mountain
and rock climbing and a whole host of ac-
tive sports in a province that has mountains
reaching heights of over 3,000 metres and
cr ystalline waters. You will not be able to
keep still.

Jose Saramago Cultural Centre

6 
Jose Saramago Nobel prize in Literature, ac-
quired a powerful relationship with Castril, 5

his wife’s hometown and he himself was

named adoptive son of the village. The Jose
Saramago Cultural Centre organises confer-
ences, exhibitions, courses, tours and also
Pags. 192-195 recovers the tangible and intangible herit-
age. A visit to this Centre will enable us to
get to know the region and the writer a little
better. 7

Negratin and the thermal baths

7 
of Zujar
Zujar, located to the north of Granada and
close to the Transandalus trail, has thermal
spring water baths emanating from the Cer-
Pags. 64-65 ro Jabalcon (1,488 m), where there is also
a paragliding centre that has hosted a num-
ber of Spanish championships. The waters
have been used since Roman times and now
there is a thermal swimming pool which was
built so that people could bathe at the edge
of the Negratin Reservoir.

Try the typical dish of the

8 
Alpujarras and bread from Alfacar 8 9

Mountain cuisine is ver y honest. Star ter

dough, spring water and hands with cen- Spanish Wild Goat
9 
turies of experience, make the bread from Granada is home to one of the largest
Pags. 72-75,
Alfacar -roscos, roscas, bollos and hogazas- colonies of this spectacular animal and it
144-147 the best in the country, with their own Pro- can be spotted from Sierra Nevada to the
tected Geographical Indication. A tradition rugged coastal areas of Maro-Cerro Gordo.
that began in the 16th century. The bread in Its daytime behaviour, often living in close
the beautiful Alpujarra region, together with proximity to humans, allows us to admire
other local raw materials, is the basis of a the incredible ability of walking up vertical
filling, yet delicious Alpujarran dish. walls.

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10 11 13

dSkiing g Castillo de La Calahorra

Europe’s southern most ski resort is Sierra As the Transnevada runs through Andalusia,
Nevada, bordering with the national park. touring cyclists can leave the route for a mo-
Pags. 144-147 Its comprehensive selection of sports facil- ment to admire the spectacular castle of La
ities even includes night-skiing on a lit-up Calahorra, a solitary fort that dominates the Pags. 72-75
piste. As it is located next to a protected region of Cenete, hoisted on a hill this sober
area, regulations have to be adhered to, stone block with sturdy towers is a Renais-
allowing ever yone to enjoy unique plant sance building that is refined inside contrast-
species and the highest landscapes of the ing with its solemn exterior. The dungeons
peninsula. still exist where the Moorish prisoners used to
sleep on the way to the chancery of Granada.
fHam from Trevelezz
The highest town in Spain (1,480 m) pro- Tropicales fruits
duces a unique ham, with specific charac- The unique subtropical climate of the coast
teristics such as its low salt content, which between Granada and Malaga has enabled
was even recognised by Queen Elizabeth II tropical fruits to be cultivated, which are
in 1862. This ham is the perfect partner for then sold throughout Europe. Par ticularly
Pags. 144-147
the wines of Granada, offering a wide se- mangos, avocados, papaya, cane sugar and Pags. 30-33
lection of quality red and white wines and custard apples. Eating them when they have
even cava. All the vineyards are located at reached their ideal level of ripeness, which is
a considerable height and produce varied not always possible outside the production
wines with many shades and nuances. areas, is what makes them so appetising.

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HUELVA

Gambas y coquinas
1 
The sea products of Huelva, particularly the
shellfish have made it famous worldwide to-
gether with the quality of its gastronomy.
The prawn from Huelva, paler in colour than
Pags. 34-37 others and the striped king prawn from the
Guadalquivir estuary, commonly known as
the tiger prawn, are its star products. The 3
city’s fleet, Isla Cristina and Ayamonte, de-
liver an extraordinary quality of fish to the
market, which marks the end of a restless
day.

Tartessos and the Atlantis

2 
Two of the great European legends are
based in Huelva. The mythical Atlantis, the
only news of which is from Plato’s work, 2

is still sought today amid the mountains

and marshlands of Doñana However there
is nothing mythical about the Tar tesian
civilization, although the exact location of
Pags. 140-143
its capital still remains a myster y. Some
experts claim that these remains are also
submerged beneath Doñana. In any event,
these are two more reasons to go on this
route or to visit the city’s museum.
1 4
The Riotinto mines
3 
The Riotinto mines are located a short dis- The fossil dune of Asperillo
4 
tance from the Guadiana route. This has Between Matalascañas and Mazagon, along
been an emblematic site since the Copper 25 km, is the Asperillo cliff, an unusual es-
age and its most glorious days came with carpment which is in fact a fossil dune.
the English companies. It was here that Reaching one hundred metres in height
these companies introduced football to along some points, this natural monument
Pags. 116-117
Spain. You can take a tourist train ride and has an array of colours - orange, white,
Pags. 140-143
visit the English settlement, the vast mine ochre and black- as it is actually sediment-
and Corta Atalaya, which was the largest ed sand which the sea and the wind have
open pit in Europe, a huge crater terraced converted into these whimsical shapes. A
into the ear th. The Protected Area of Rio stroll along the beach or along the cliff, will
Tinto is also nearby, with surreal colours cre- allow you to enjoy the area, which is home
ated by the dissolved metals. to the lynx and to turtles.

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5 8

Almonaster Mosque
5  Eat wild mushrooms
7 
Almonaster la Real of fers visitors the The Sierra de Aracena offers the widest se-
chance to visit an old mosque (10th cen- lection of wild mushrooms and truffles in
tury, declared a National Monument) which Andalusia. Its characteristic heavy rainfall
was built on the remains of a Visigoth church and clayey soil is ideal for the more than
and subsequently a Catholic chapel. Much 500 varieties of this wonder ful fruit of
of history can be summarised by visiting the the ear th to grow from autumn to spring.
Pags. 204-207
magnificent castle. Almonaster is also a vil- Perhaps the most highly regarded is the
lage with an immaculate location, in which Amanita ponderosa, which can be found
Gothic elements mix with Renaissance or nearer to spring. Ever y restaurant in the
Mudejar styles and there is also a Roman area offers this dish, normally served with
bridge dating back to the 1st century. scrambled eggs and Iberian ham, an abso-
lute delight for hikers.
La romeria de la Reina de los
6 
Angeles The Rocio
8 
The areas great pilgrimage festival is held in This is the largest pilgrimage in Spain, un-
September in Alajar. An imposing rock over- questionably linked to Doñana. It was in
looks this incredible village, watching over this forest, legend will have it, that the im-
most of the region and which also houses the age of the Virgen del Rocio appeared and
Virgen chapel, built during the 15th century. hundreds of brotherhoods trek through this
Pags. 204-207
A number of brotherhoods from the region natural area in June. The hamlet of El Ro-
arrive after a few days of concerts, meals cio, the home of the temple, is located in
Pags. 140-143
and partying in Alajar, to join the procession an exceptional setting, the Rocina stream,
along the Arias Montano rock, named after a shallow water tributary that offers the per-
the humanist who retired there to study. fect habitat for a multitude of bird species,

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and it is equipped with observatories and a chamber. If you visit the site at the end of
visitor’s centre. January, you will also be able to enjoy the fa-
mous festival in honour of San Antonio Abad.
The estuary of the Tinto and the
9 
Odiel rivers f Juan Ramon Jimenez
Pags. 34-37
A bicycle ride around Huelva has to include Huelva and Seville have produced some
a visit to the site where the Tinto and Odiel of the best poets in Spain, two of whom
rivers meet the sea. The location is spec- received the Nobel prize. One of these is
tacular given the extraordinar y variety of the native of Moguer, Juan Ramon Jime-
birds, since the opposite bank is the natural nez, who, in his precious work sublimely
Pags. 66-67
site of Marismas del Odiel and because of describes the region of Doñana where he
the incredible iron loading bay built in the was brought up. In Moguer his home has
19th century by the English Riotinto mining been conver ted into a museum, another
company. This 600 metre metal structure reason to visit the town centre, which also

9 10

was designed so that boats were able to includes jewels such as the San Francis-
load the mineral. Furthermore, a barge - the co Convent, as well as its famous orange
canoe- will take you to the famous Punta wine, an exquisite secret.
Umbria beach.
g La Gruta de las Maravillas
d Discovery of America In Aracena is the first underground cave
In the hear t of the Molinos del Agua Via opened to the public in Spain (1914), which
Verde, in Trigueros, stands this national is 1.2 kilometres long.
monument, the Dolmen of Soto, a 3,000 The Gruta de las Maravillas is located just Pags. 204-207
Pags. 118-119 year old dolmen and one of the finest Ne- below the magnificent castle and it is par-
olithic sites in Spain. It is 21 metres long ticularly striking because of its stalactites,
and strategically oriented in such a way stalagmites, flowstones, cur tains, gours,
that the Sun's first rays during the equinox together wtih the lakes, the vastness of the
shine directly for a few minutes into the end areas and the colour of the stone.

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JAEN

4 3

The organs of Despeñaperros

1  Lynx in their natural habitat
3 
It is worth stopping at the viewpoint locat- Being able to watch one of the most en-
ed near the Natural Monument of Los Orga- dangered feline species in the world in its
nos de Despeñaperros, in the heart of the natural habitat, the Iberian lynx, is a privi-
Natural Park with the same name. This is lege that can be enjoyed in the province of
a group of giant rock columns, several hun- Jaen. Although difficult to spot, a number
Pags. 220-223 dred metres high, that look like the tubes of active and nature tourism companies
of an organ. At the top is a wonderful Medi- of Andujar know their transitor y and graz- Pags. 212-215
terranean forest with holm oaks, cork trees ing areas, which means we stand a much
and scrubland full of fauna that have found greater chance of spotting them. You must
their ideal habitat here. take a camera and binoculars and good deal
of presence if, finally the lynx does appear
Las Navas de Tolosa
2  before us. If it does appear, the beauty of
Of all the relevant events throughout the this unique animal will be the highlight of
histor y of Spain, the battle of Navas de our journey.
Tolosa is among the most impor tant. This
hamlet of La Carolina witnessed a battle Climb to the top of La Pandera
4 
in 1212 between the Arab and Christian In recent years, the climb to the Sierra de
armies that led to the culminating point of la Pandera, in the province of Jaen (Jaen-
the Reconquest and opened the gateway Valdepeñas de Jaen-Castillo de Locubin Pags. 38-41
Pags. 220-223 to the Valle del Guadalquivir in subsequent road, km 24.5) has become an essential
decades. part of the Vuelta Ciclista (Spain’s Cycling
There is a museum in Navas de Tolosa, Tour) and is classed as a Special category
situated exactly where the battle took place pass. The most experienced cyclists may
and which helps visitors to understand the be brave enough to tackle this pass, with
implications of such a historic event. gradients of up to 15% along its 8 kilometre

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climb. The hard work is rewarded with the

fabulous views offered from its highest point
at nearly 2,000 metres.

Baños de la Encina
5 
Half way between the foothills of Sierra
Morena and the olive groves of the Jaen
Pags. 38-41 countr yside, is the little village of Baños
de la Encina, a historic settlement in which
both the Christians and the Moors left their
mark. It is imperative to visit the Arab castle
of Bury Al-Hammam (or Burgalimar), built in
the middle of the 10th century, the original
layout of which still remains almost in its
entirety since the Christians barely changed
the building after the Reconquest. 5

Puntal de los Cuatro Terminos

6 
The views from the top of the Puntal de los
Cuatro Terminos, located in the heart of the
Sierra de Andujar Natural Park, extend vari-
Pags. 212-215
ous kilometres around, covering four munic-
ipalities and two autonomous communities:
Andujar, Baños de la Encina and Villanueva
de la Reina in Jaen and Mestanza en Ciudad
Real (Castilla La Mancha). A 4 km signpost-
ed route takes us to the top along a cattle
track, close to the hamlet of El Centenillo
(18 kilometres from La Carolina).

Source of the Guadalquivir and

7 
the Segura
The two large rivers of the South, the Gua- 7

dalquivir and the Segura, begin in the natural

park of Cazorla, Segura y las Villas. The two
are very different and both should be visited.
Pags. 76-79, In the small valley of Las Fuentes, a modest
208-211 and hidden area, the large Arab river timidly
emerges from a bare rock, but soon its clean
waters begin the long journey to the sea amid
large stones and riverside vegetation. Dozens
of kilometres away, the Segura emerges from
the ground in a large turquoise pool near the
little village of Fuente Segura.

Route of Castles and Battles

8 
Given its privileged position, halfway be-
tween the Meseta (plateau) and the Gua-
dalquivir Valley, the province of Jaen has 8

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9 9

Ubeda and Baeza

9 
You cannot visit Jaen without visiting these
two small cities, joined together geograph-
ically and historically and they have both
received the honour of being named World
Pags. 38-41,
Heritage Sites given their outstanding en- 66-67
semble of Renaissance style buildings, pal-
aces and temples. Both cities are located in
the centre of a triangle made up of the Natu-
ral Parks of Sierra Magina, Sierra de Andujar
and Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas,
so they can be reached easily from any of
10
the long distance routes that run through
the natural areas of the province of Jaen.
always been the gateway to Andalusia and
Pags. 38-41
a major strategic stronghold. This has con- d Olive oil
tributed to a number of hugely significant Undoubtedly olive oil is the star product of
battles taking place, such as the Battle of Jaen, which has the largest area dedicated
Bailen or Navas de Tolosa that marked a to olive groves in Spain. There are current-
turning point in the history of Spain. For this ly three protected designations of origin
Pags. 38-41
same reason, Jaen has countless castles for olive oil in Jaen: Sierra Magina, Sierra
and for ts built by the Romans, the Chris- de Segura and Sierra de Cazorla, and other
tians and the Moors and which are dotted producing regions such as la Campiña or la
across its landscape from north to south. A Sierra Sur. The most important olive variety
themed bike route that can be enjoyed from in Jaen is the picual, which represents 95%
any point. of the production.

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MALAGA

Listen to verdiales
1 
Verdiales is a specific singing style and
culture that can only be heard in some re-
gions of Malaga, such as Axarquia, Valle
del Guadalhorce and the surrounding areas
of the Montes de Malaga Natural Park. The
Pags. 42-45
groups of singers gather at festive events
to show off this style of singing similar to
the fandango in flamenco, but accompa-
nied by violins, cymbals, castanets, tam-
bourines, guitars and lutes or bandurrias.

Charming spas
2  1 3
There are plenty of establishments today of-
fering spa and thalassotherapy treatments.
However, during the 19th century this type
of activity was reserved for the upper class
and in the province of Malaga a few of these
Pags. 42-45 original buildings still remain and can be vis-
ited and enjoyed, such as the spas in Tolox
(built during the mid-19th century) and Car-
ratraca (a neo-classical building built on hot
springs and dated from around the same pe-
riod) There are also a number of Arab baths
in Ronda, Vilo, Casares or Alcaucin.

See the Picasso Museum in

3 
Malaga 2

Situated in the heart of the city, the Picasso

Museum is located in the Buenavista Pal-
ace, (16th century), a fine example of An- The Sima GESM
4 
dalusian architecture that combines Renais- The Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park is
sance and Mudejar elements, to the point unique for its geological features. This site
Pags. 50-57 that the building itself is a work of art. The has some extremely unusual formations
Museum has a permanent collection that rarely seen in other places: Steep cliffs,
Pags. 224-227
includes 233 works of ar t by the Malaga limestone pavements, sinks, sink-holes,
artist, as well as another 43 works of art karst fields... But without a doubt, the
on loan by the artist’s family for 15 years, greatest treasure of the Natural Park is
created over eight decades, between 1892 the Sima GESM, one of the deepest in the
and 1972. world at 1,100 metres.

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6 7 8

The Laguna de Fuente de Piedra

5  Ancient minarets
7 
One of the stages of the Gran Senda de Mal- All of the cycling routes that run through
aga (Great Path of Malaga) runs through the province of Malaga of fer a view of
the area of the Laguna Fuente de Piedra, a these ancient minarets that date back to
Pags. 80-83 protected natural site with a lagoon that is the period of Muslim rule and which were Pags. 60-67,
home to a colony of pink flamingos offering later nearly all conver ted into Christian 80-83
an unmistakable sight. bell towers. A clear example of this is the
The lagoon is the largest in Andalusia, Mudejar minaret of Archez, which is in
at approximately 7 kilometres long and 2.5 per fect condition and has been named an
wide and it is the main wintering ground for Ar tistic Historical Monument, but equally
countless species of migrator y birds. The interesting is that of San Sebastian in Ron-
beauty of this landscape is well worth a visit da, that of Daimalos dating from the 13th
century (one of the oldest in Spain) or that
Ronda
6  of Corumbela.
Ronda is undoubtedly one of the most
beautiful towns in Andalusia and definitely El Torcal de Antequera
8 
worth a visit. Although there are a number The Natural Site of El Torcal de Antequera
of pre-roman and roman remains, its most offers visitors a whole host of activities to
splendorous era came with the Nasrid king- discover its unique geological formations,
dom of Granada, when the town became the with more than 1,000 caves and registered
Pags. 224-225 Pags. 80-83
strategic border point with the Kingdoms of chasms and where they can admire the huge
Castille. Two monuments in Ronda not to be number of ammonites, fossils of marine origin
missed date back to the 18th century: The formed 200 million years ago. There are also
bullring, considered to be one of the oldest a number of archaeological sites in El Torcal
in Spain and the Puente Nuevo, a majestic that bear witness to the presence of humans
bridge over a 100 metre deep gorge. since the Mid Neolithic Period.

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The Smurf village

9 
They are only fictional, created by humans,
but they have their own village and that is
real. The smur fs, those friendly little char-
acters enjoyed by children for generations, Pags. 224-227
live in Juzcar, the village located on a cliff
in the Serrania de Ronda. In 2011 the film,
The Smurfs, made its debut in this town and
9
since then the houses remain a vivid shade
of blue.

d Gastronomy of Malaga
Malaga has a number of coastal, mountain
and inland meadow regions and this is re-
flected in its gastronomy, which includes
meat and fish dishes and even typical veg-
Pags. 42-45
etable dishes and delicious desser ts. For
example the porra antequerana, the ajob-
lanco, the fish gazpachuelo, oxtail from
Ronda… Malaga of course is famous for
its fish, such as the fritura malaguena, or
it sardine skewers that can be enjoyed on
the beach.

f A church carved in stone

Very close to the Desfiladero de los Gai-
tanes, in the municipality of Alora, is the
unique archaeological site of Bobastro, with
a medieval church and castle dating from
Pags. 80-83
between the 9th and 10th centuries, carved
in stone. This Mozarabic temple is the only
one of its kind in Al Andalus. The top of the
Cerro Las Mesas also offers magnificent
11 views of the surrounding area.

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SEVILLA
The Cartuja de Cazalla
1  works of art and everyday tools used by its
The endless spring located on this elevated inhabitants. All of this together with the San
site was vital for the original inhabitants, Isidoro del Campo, form an incredible view
first the Arabs during the 8th century and of the past.
the Hieronymite monks in the 15th and final-
Pags. 132-133, ly the Carthusians. This National Monument Isla Mayor and Isla Minima
3 
232-233 still maintains its hostelry tradition and to- The constant meandering of the Guadalquivir
day provides accommodation for travellers River created two wetland areas known as
in an idyllic setting, where exhibitions and Isla Mayor and Isla Minima. The Transanda- Pags. 84-87
concerts are organised but always with the lus route invites travellers to discover these
silence and the views as the main point of rice fields, which are among the largest in
reference. It is located ver y close to the Europe. These wetlands create an unforget-
town of Cazalla, which together with Gua- table landscape. It is also a feeding spot for
dalcanal and Constantina, are the most thousands of birds of all different species,
monumental and well preserved of the Sier- given its proximity to the Doñana National
ra Norte Natural Park. Park. This region offers silence and solitude,

2 3

The city of the emperors

2  with infinite views and long sunsets reflect-
Trajan from Seville, first emperor not born in ed in the flooded rice fields.
Rome, and his successor and nephew Adri-
an, who took Rome to its maximum level, Homemade liquor and wines
4 
were both born in Italica. The equally myth- from the sierra
ical Escipion founded this Roman city after Even Cervantes cited the wines of Alanis,
Pags. 68-71 defeating the Carthaginians in the nearby Cazalla and Guadalcanal, the vines of which
town of Alcala. enabled the spirit to be take to America. Af-
Today, the Archaeological Ensemble of ter the devastating phylloxera plague, the Pags. 132-
Italica offers visitors a mar vellous Roman vines were planted again in the region, but 133, 232-235
amphitheatre and the possibility of retracing its most famous liquor is the homemade
what were its streets and the opportunity cherr y liquor. The enormous amount of
to discover the houses, public buildings, grapes produced was what led to the distil-

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lation of part of the fruit, which is how the

anisette is also obtained. These drinks are
still being produced using the traditional
methods in Cazalla and in Constantina and
what better way to end a meal consisting of
game dish.

The historic quarters of

5 
Guadalcanal
This beautiful village, although only small,
has a large number of religious and civic
buildings of immense value situated in its his-
toric quarters, declared a historic ensemble.
Pags. 232-235
These include the Santa Maria de la Asun-
cion, San Sebastian and Santa Ana church-
es dating from the 14th and 15th centuries.
The Caridad Church, the Santa Clara Convent
and the Milagro Hospital are all from the 5

16th century, while the San Vicente, Espiritu

Santo and the Concepcion churches all date
from the Baroque period. The Almona still
remains, which was the initial headquarters
of the Order of Santiago when the town was
conquered in the Middle Ages; or the Casa
Rectoral (Rectory House), an old palace of
the Marquises of San Antonio.

The Aljarafe tracks

6 
Very close to the city of Seville and sur-
rounded by large infrastructures, is an an- 6

cient network of tracks that join the differ-

ent villages of the Aljarafe area and which
Pags. 68-71,
connect with the Doñana National Park and
84-87 the Sierra Norte National Park, among other
places of interest. If you want to discover
them, you simply have to leave the busy
roads and follow the dozens of kilometres of
livestock paths that are per fectly suitable
for mountain bikes.

Rivera del Huesna

7 
The Huesna irrigates a large part of the nat-
ural park of the Sierra Norte from its source
in a very accessible area of San Nicolas. The
Pags. 132-133 initial routes begins in a gallery forest where
there are recreational areas, such as Isla
Margarita or the Molino del Corcho, camp-
sites and we can also spot trout, otters and
the common kingfisher, among other many 7

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8 11

species. This deciduous forest with chang- d Romeria del Robledo

ing colours is made up of holm oaks and The busiest pilgrimage of the Sier ra
cork oaks, together with the Pyrenean Oak, Norte has been held in Constantina since
the most unique tree in the park. the 16th centur y. In August the Virgen
del Robledo is taken to the village; and in
Meat and cold cuts
8  September she returns to a chapel locat-
Hunting is hugely popular in the Sierra Norte ed 5 km from that village, accompanied
which is reflected in a large number of typi- by various celebrations. This is a good
cal dishes based on venison, wild boar, par- oppor tunity to also visit the town centre,
tridge, hare and rabbit. Of course, the Iberi- declared a Place of Cultural Interest. The Pags. 232-235
an ham and the chorizos or blood sausage, streets around the castle, of Arabic ori-
from the Iberian pigs raised on the pasture- gin, located in the areas of Cuestas and
Pags. 232-235
lands eating acorns, should form part of any La Moreria still retain the traces of their
traveller’s menu in order to understand the Moorish past. There are also a number
culture of the region. All the towns offer of chapels, churches and stately houses
their own pork products and of course, they that make the stroll ver y interesting.
consider theirs to be the best! In the south-
ern area of Seville, in the marshlands, meat f Roman mines of Cerro del
connoisseurs can enjoy the exclusive meat Hierro
from the mostrenca cow or marsh cow. First the Romans, then English compa-
nies during the 19th centur y and finally
Mosto (a kind of grape juice)
9  Spanish companies towards the end of
and olives from Aljarafe the 20th centur y have extracted miner-
There is no better way to get a sense of the al resources from the Cerro del Hierro
deep-rooted Roman and Arabic past of the mines in San Nicolas del Puer to next to
region of Aljarafe, situated 100 metres high the Sierra Nor te Via Verde route. The
Pags. 232-235
in the Guadalquivir Valley than through two typically English architecture of this
of its most famous products, mosto and ol- small village still remains today, located
Pags. 84-87 ives. The wine from the fermented grape is ver y close to this site declared a natural
popular in winter, with a toast to the cul- monument given its geological value and
tures passed down and a panoramic view of unique landscape, with its over whelm-
the olive groves, vineyards, large countr y ing array of tunnels, colours and galler-
estates and riverbanks that make this area ies. The ver y rare black stork can also
so special. Table olives are one of the speci- be spotted here, along with a number of
alities of the gastronomy in Seville. birds of prey.

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 Useful information
Phone numbers and addresses to
contact if you need further information
from your visit .

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Useful information Almeria

ALMERIA Las Amoladeras (Natural Park Cabo de

Gata-Nijar)
Sol de Portocarrero SL
950 600 213
Cortijo Los Malenos
618 286 260
Ctra. AL-3115, Tramo Retamar-Pujaire www.orodenijar.com [email protected]
Km. 7, Almeria Subparke www.cortijolosmalenos.com
INFORMATION POINTS 689 167 816 950 389 787 - 670 341 564
[email protected] www.subparke.com Cortijo El Campillo
AlmerIa Tourist Office [email protected] 950 525 779 / 650 370 416
Parque Nicolas Salmeron, s/n Esquina [email protected]
Martinez Campos ‘NATURAL PARK’ BRAND Torres y Gonzalez Diaz www.elcampillo.info
Postal Code: 04002 COMPANIES 950 380 451
Phone: 950 175 220 [email protected] J-126 Nature Routes
Email: [email protected] www.playasycortijos.com 950 380 299 - 950 611 055.
NATURAL PARK CABO DE GATA- [email protected]
Office of Tourism Council
NIJAR Union Salinera de España SL
Almeria. 950 211 841 914 363 100 Oz Nature Wildlife Tours & Trips
www.turismoalmeria.com Apartahotel Vistamar www.unionsalinera.es  950 301 705 / 626 260 641
902 999 679 - 950 611 090 [email protected] /
Tourist Office of the City [email protected] [email protected]
Almeria. 950 210 538 SIERRA MARIA-LOS VELEZ www.indalodeoz.com
www.turismodealmeria.org Diving Center La Isleta NATURAL PARK
950 389 833
Adra. 950 400 400 (ext. 1414) [email protected] Camping Sierra Maria SIERRA MARIA-LOS VELEZ
www.adra.es 950 167 045 NATURAL PARK
Hotel Cala Grande [email protected]
El Ejido. 950 489 555 950 388 228 - 950 388 229 Farm School Fuente Grande
www.turismo.elejido.es [email protected] Conchillo Castillo 950 410 989 - 659 936 868
www.calagrande.es 950 410 277 - 950 410 243 [email protected]
Roquetas de Mar. 950 333 203 [email protected] http://www.ceafuentegrande.com
www.aytoroquetas.org Hotel Calachica www.conchillocastillo.com
950 388 181/82 Restaurant Kiosko La Piza
Carboneras. 950 136 052 [email protected] Apartaments El Palacil 689 679 935, 680 441 677
www.ayuntamientodecarboneras.es www.calachica.com 950 415 043 [email protected]
[email protected]
Cuevas del Almanzora. 950 548 707 Diving Center Alpha www.elpalacil.com Cortijo La Estrella
www.cuevasdelalmanzora.net 950 380 321 - 608 057 968 950 068 129, 678 553 263
[email protected] Hotel Velad Al-Abyadh [email protected]
Mojacar. 950 615 025 950 415 109 http://www.laestrella.co.uk
www.mojacar.es Camping Los Escullos San Jose [email protected]
950 389 811 [email protected] Hotel Casa de los Arcos
Vera. 950 393 142 [email protected] 950 614 815 - 671 999 269
www.vera.es Meat Industry Sierra Maria [email protected]
Hotel Cortijo el Sotillo 950 417 178 http://www.hotelcasadelosarcos.com
Pulpi. 950 464 001 950 611 100 - 950 380 216 [email protected]
www.pulpi.es [email protected] Aventura-T en Los Velez
[email protected] Jamones El Peña 950 410 661, 610 000 923
Berja. 950 492 182 950 417 166 [email protected]
www.berja.es Happy Kayak [email protected] http://www.multiaventuraenlosvelez.es
609 644 722
Tabernas. 950 525 030 [email protected] Jamones El Tunez Hostal Torrente
www.happykayak.com 950 417 160 950 417 399
Velez-Rubio. 950 412 560 [email protected] [email protected]
www.velezrubio.org Hotel Naturaleza Rodalquilar
950 389 838 Jamones Juande Restaurant La Umbria
[email protected] 950 417299 950 417 469
VISITOR CENTERS [email protected] [email protected]
Hotel MC San Jose http://www.laumbria.es
Los Yesares (Natural Space Karst en 950 611 111
Yesos de Sorbas) [email protected] EUROPARC Camping Sierra Maria
C/ Terraplen s/n, Sorbas 950 167 045
950 364 563 Isub [email protected]
[email protected] 950 380 004 - 609 015 172 - 630 506 CABO DE GATA-NIJAR NATURAL
212. PARK
Almacen del Trigo (Natural Park Sierra [email protected]
Maria-Los Velez) Malcamino’s
Avda. Marques de los Velez s/n, Velez J-126 Nature Routes 652 022 582
Blanco 950 380 299 - 950 611 055. [email protected]
950 415 354 [email protected] www.malcaminos.es/new
ecoturismo@
agenciademedioambienteyagua.es

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Useful information Cadiz, Malaga

CADIZ Grazalema
956 132 052
Huerta Grande
Del Estrecho Natural Parl
Mejillones de Andalucia SL
986 554 144
atencionalciudadanograzalema@gmail. N-340 Km. 96. [email protected]
com Neighborhood El Pelayo [email protected]
INFORMATION POINTS 671 590 887
Jerez de la Frontera [email protected] Restaurant La Pescaderia
Cadiz Tourist Office 956 338 874 - 956 341 711 956 627 078
Avda. Ramon de Carranza, s/n [email protected] El Bosque [email protected]
Postal Code: 11005 www.turismojerez.com Los Alcornocales Natural Park
Phone: 956 203 191 C/ Federico Garcia Lorca, 1 Turmares Tarifa
Email: [email protected] La Linea de la Concepcion 956 709 733 956 680 741 - 696 448 347
956 171 998 cv_elbosque@ [email protected]
Algeciras Tourist Office [email protected] agenciamedioambienteyagua.es www.turmares.com
Paseo Rio de la Miel s/n www.turismocg.com
Postal Code: 11207
Phone: 956 784 131 Rota ‘NATURAL PARK’ BRAND DE LOS ALCORNOCALES NATURAL
PARK
Email: [email protected] 956 841 352 - 956 846 345 COMPANIES
[email protected]
La Linea de la Concepcion www.turismorota.com Rancho Cortesano
Tourist Office
BAHIA DE CADIZ NATURAL PARK 956 237 528 - 658 188 495
Avda. del Ejercito, Esquina 20 de abril San Fernando [email protected]
Postal Code: 11300 956 944 226 - 956 944 227 Activities Bahia 2000
Phone: 956 784 135 [email protected] 956 051376 Barbara Cottage
Email: [email protected] www.turismosanfernando.org [email protected] 956 413 213 - 610 727 185
www.actiba2000.com [email protected]
Office of Tourism Council Sanlucar de Barrameda www.casadebarbara.com
956 807 061 - 956 807 223 956 366 110 Aema Bahia
www.cadizturismo.com [email protected] 658 566 969 Cortijo Roman Cottage
www.sanlucardebarrameda.es/sanlucar_ [email protected] 658 470 524
Arcos de la Frontera turismo [email protected]
956 702 264 Alema Turismo y Medio Ambiente
[email protected] Setenil de las Bodegas 659 538 126 - 670 465 909 Ceramics Maria Guillen
www.turismoarcos.es 956 134 261 - 659 546 626 [email protected] 952 153 123
[email protected] [email protected]
Barbate www.setenil.com CRA Coto de la Isleta
956 063 613 956 560 123 Sobrina de las Trejas Sweets
[email protected] Tarifa [email protected] 956 410 310 - 666 688 393
www.barbate.es 956 680 993 - 956 680 676 www.cotoisleta.com [email protected]
[email protected]
Tourist Reception Center of the City of www.aytotarifa.com/Turismo Genatur Educam Rural
Cadiz 956 316 000 [email protected]
956 241 001 Ubrique [email protected] www.educamrural.es
[email protected] 956 464 900 - 956 922 980
www.cadiz.es [email protected] , Novojet Vela Hotel Hacienda El Santiscal
[email protected] 956 494932 956 708 313
Chiclana www.ayuntamientoubrique.es [email protected] , www.novojet.net [email protected]
956 535 969 [email protected]
[email protected] Vejer de la Frontera Union Salinera de España SA
www.turismochiclana.es 956 451 736 91 436 31 00 Ibericos Aro
[email protected] [email protected] 952 153 286
Chipiona www.turismovejer.es www.unionsalinera.es [email protected]
956 929 065
[email protected] , La Dificultosa
[email protected] VISITOR CENTERS DEL ESTRECHO NATURAL PARK 956 67 52 61
www.turismochipiona.es [email protected]
Bahia de Cadiz Natural Park Huerta Grande
Conil de la Frontera C/ Buen Pastor, 507 956 679 700 - 659 689 907 Pangea Active Nature
956 440 501 - 956 440 222 Campo Soto Road ,next to beach access. [email protected] 952 873 694 - 630 562 705
[email protected] San Fernando [email protected]
www.turismo.conil.org 956 243 474 - 673 766 136 Restaurante El Tejar
[email protected] 956 449 678 El Gazul Cheeses
El Puerto de Santa Maria 956 420 307
956 483 714 - 956 483 715 El Aljibe Hotel La Peña [email protected]
[email protected] Los Alcornocales Natural Park. 956 684 644 - 956 681 070
www.turismoelpuerto.com A-2228 [email protected]
Alcala de los Gazules-Benalup Casas www.hotelentarifa.com
Viejas Km 1. 11180
Alcala de los Gazules
856 587 508

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Useful information Cadiz, Cordoba

SIERRA DE GRAZALEMA NATURAL Fuente Obejuna

SIERRA DE GRAZALEMA NATURAL La Jara Ceramics PARK 957 584 164
PARK 956 132 075 - 662 524 354 [email protected]
[email protected] www.fuenteovejuna.org
Molino de Abajo SCA
Al-Qutun Agritourism
956 716 219 Hinojosa del Duque
956 137 882
LA BREÑA Y MARISMAS DEL [email protected] 957 141 056
[email protected]
BARBATE NATURAL PARK www.elmolinodeabajo.com [email protected]
Algaba de Ronda Cottage www.hinojosadelduque.es
Huerta del Tajo
952 114 048 - 653 901 043 Montecote Cottage
952 870 404 Hornachuelos
[email protected] 956 448 489
[email protected] 957 640 786
[email protected]
www.huertadeltajo.com [email protected]
Al Jaque www.casamontecote.com
952 168 146 - 663 031 897 www.hornachuelosrural.com
Nature Classroom El Higueron de
[email protected] MartInez Sweets
Tavizna Tempranillo Route
956 430 536
956 725 849 957 519 071
Del Municipal Cottage [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
956 463 404 - 636 777 736
www.granjaescuela.net www.rutadeltempranillo.org
620 401 877 La Botica de Vejer
[email protected] 956 450 225
Hotel Molino del Santo Lucena
[email protected] [email protected]
952 167 151 957 513 282
www.casadelmunicipal.es www.laboticadevejer.com
[email protected] [email protected]
www.molinodelsanto.com www.turlucena.com
Huerta Ribera de Bocaleones Cottage Salpesca
956 138 114, 625 530 782 956 430 979
Montilla
CORDOBA
[email protected] [email protected]
www.salpesca.com 957 652 462
El Altillo Cottage [email protected]
956 138 114, 625 530 782 www.montillaturismo.es
[email protected] EUROPARC INFORMATION POINTS
Montoro
Enrique Calvillo Cottage 957 160 089
LA BREÑA Y MARISMAS DEL Cordoba Tourist Office
956 716 105 [email protected]
BARBATE NATURAL PARK Visitor Reception Centre
[email protected] www.montoro.es
Plaza del Triunfo s/n
Postal Code: 14002 Palma del Rio
La Piletas Cottage Nature Explorer
Phone: 957 355 179 957 644 370
605 080 295 956 451 400
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
www.naturexplorer.com www.palmadelrio.es
Office of Tourism Council
Cerdito Andaluz
957 491 677 Pozoblanco
952 167 375 El Palomar de La Breña
www.cordobaturismo.es 957 132 204
[email protected] 956 435 003
[email protected] [email protected]
[email protected]
Horizon Naturaleza y Aventura www.palomardelabrena.com www.pozoblanco.es
Tourism Consortium
956 132 363
957 201 774 Priego de Cordoba
[email protected] Leonor Cottage
www.turismodecordoba.org 957 700 625
956 451 085
[email protected] [email protected]
Hostal Restaurant Enrique Calvillo [email protected]
956 716 105 www.casaleonor.com www.turismodepriego.com
Aguilar de la Frontera
[email protected]
957 688 203 Puente Genil
Tourist apartments Canos de Meca
[email protected] 957 600 853
La Carihuela Cottage 956 437 387
www.aguilardelafrontera.es [email protected]
956 137 882 [email protected]
[email protected] www.canosdemeca.es www.turismopuentegenil.es
Baena
957 671 757 Villanueva de Cordoba
La Posada del Fresno
[email protected] 957 120 603
952 167 544 - 649 972 979
LOS ALCORNOCALES NATURAL www.baena.es [email protected]
[email protected]
PARK www.villanuevadecordoba.com
Cabra
Algodonales Hostel
957 523 493 Zuheros
956 137 882 La Almoraima
[email protected] 957 694 545
[email protected] 956 693 002
www.turismodecabra.es [email protected]
[email protected]
Naturaventura www.la-almoraima.com www.zuheros.es
Cardeña
609 766 574 - 656 986 009
957 174 138 Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo
[email protected] Barbara Cottage
[email protected] 957 570 986
956 413 213 - 610 727 185
www.cardena.es [email protected]
Queserias El Bosqueño [email protected]
956 716 156 www.casadebarbara.com www.penarroyapueblonuevo.es
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Useful information Cordoba, Granada
Iznajar Information Office of the Provincial Tourist
SIERRAS SUBBETICAS NATURAL
957 534 479 - 647 492 234
PARK
Board of Granada VISITOR CENTERS
[email protected] 958 247 128
www.iznajar.es www.turgranada.es Sedella (Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y
1050 AC S.L. [email protected] Alhama Natural Park)
957 049 322 c/ Villa del Castillo nº 1, Sedella
VISITOR CENTERS [email protected] Information Point Provincial Tourist Board (29715-Malaga)
olextravirgin.com of Granada in the Federico Garcia Lorca 952 50 85 23
Santa Rita Airport
Sierras Subbeticas Natural Park Alua, Active Tourism 958 245 269 El Dornajo (Sierra Nevada Natural Park))
A-339 Cabra-Priego km 11.2 617 755 146 [email protected] A-395 Granada-Sierra Nevada
Cabra [email protected] 958 340 625
957 506 986 www.alua.es Municipal Tourist Office of Granada [email protected]
958 248 280
Laguna de Zoñar La Pililla Cottage [email protected] Puerto Lobo (Sierra de Huetor Natural
A-309 Aguilar-Puente Genil, 652 432 307 www.granadatur.com Park))
Km. 77’68 [email protected] Road Viznar to Puerto Lobo Km. 43,
957 335 252 www.casalapililla.com Environmental Interpretation Centre of Viznar
Riofrio958 326 858 958 540 426
Los Villares Park Cortijo Casablanca [email protected]
C. Vecinal nº 45 -Finca Los Villares Bajos-, 957 540 832 - 654 562 702 Castril
Cordoba-Ovejo Km. 7’5 [email protected] 958 720 270 Narvaez (Sierra de Baza Natural Park) )
697 953 735 www.cortijocasablanca.com [email protected] A-92, exit Km. 28
958 199 068
Huerta del Rey Cortijo de Frias Lanjaron [email protected]
Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park 957 334 005 958 770 462
957 579 656 [email protected] [email protected] Castril (Sierra de Castril Natural Park))
[email protected] www.cortijofrias.com www.lanjaron.es A-326 Castril-Pozo Alcon
958 720 059
Venta Nueva Bodega El Guiso Alhama de Granada
Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro Natural Park 957 520 664 958 360 686
N-420 to CO-510 Km 79 [email protected] www.turismodealhama.com ‘NATURAL PARK’ BRAND
671 593 306 COMPANIES
Jamones Rute Almuñecar
957 539 227 958 631 125
‘NATURAL PARK’ BRAND [email protected] [email protected]
SIERRA DE CASTRIL
COMPANIES www.jamonesrute.com www.almunecar.es
Agrocastril
Mosaicos Artesanos Baza 958 720833
SIERRAS DE CARDEÑA Y MONTORO 658 402 021 958 998 225 - 645 093 871 www.agrocastril.com
NATURAL PARK [email protected], [email protected]
mosaicosartesanos@marcaparquenatural. www.turismobaza.com
Apicola Montoro com 958 861 325 SIERRA NEVADA
957 161 463 www.mosaicosartesanos.com [email protected]
www.bazaturismo.com Fontvella y Lanjaron
Rosalia Cottage Sierra Subbetica Cheese 93 2272500
957 174 068 - 617 490 221 957 694 714. Loja [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected] 958 323 949
[email protected] www.losbalanchares.com [email protected] Al-Mihras
www.lojaturismo.com 950 514 149 - 655 846 477
Iberico de Cardeña Turrolates Galenda www.al-mihras.com [email protected]
957 174 350. 957 540 098 Orce
[email protected] 958 746 171 El Valle Cottage
www.galenda.es [email protected] 958 751515 - 649 161896
www.orce.es/ [email protected]
SIERRA DE HORNACHUELOS www.alojamientoruralelvalle.com
NATURAL PARK
GRANADA Motril
958 825 481 Antonio Alvarez Jamones
La Salud Cottage [email protected] 958 85 85 34
977 752 650 www.turismomotril.com [email protected]
[email protected] INFORMATION POINTS www.antonioalvarezjamones.com
Salobreña
Coforest Granada Tourist Office 958 610 314 Lanjaron Spa
Las Navas, s/n C/ Santa Ana, 4 Bajo. [email protected] 958 770 137 - 958 770 454
14300 Villaviciosa de Cordoba (Cordoba) Postal Code: 18009 www.ayto-salobrena.es/turismo [email protected]
Tel.: 957 722 000 Phone: 958 575 202 www.balneariodelanjaron.com
Matarredonda Email: [email protected] Historical Interpretation Center of Loja
[email protected] 958 321 520 Alojamiento Rural Bernarum
[email protected] 958 851 149
www.aytoloja.org [email protected]
www.benarum.com
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Useful information Granada, Huelva
Bodega Cortijo El Cura Jamones Vallejo Mamut Sierra Nevada Callejon del Duende Cottage
679 961 802 958 858 535 958 486 416 958 596 106
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
www.cortijoelcura.com www.jamonesvallejo.com www.mamutsierranevada.com www.callejondelduende.es

La Jirola Cottage Aparthotel La Oveja Verde La Alacena de Laujar

645 463 729 / 950 350 061
[email protected]
958 064 109
[email protected]
950 513 453
[email protected]
HUELVA
www.casasruraleslajirola.com www.laovejaverde.es
El Cercado de Berchules
Monterrey Cottage Solfrio 958 064 023 INFORMATION POINTS
950 514 149 - 606 771 621 - 950 513 384 www.elcercadoalpujarra.com
655 846 477 [email protected] [email protected] Huelva Tourist Office
www.al-mihras.com www.solfrio.net Jesus Nazareno 21
[email protected] Alqueria de Moraima Postal Code: 21071
Spanish Dance Wear 958 343 303 Phone: 600 140 660
Cortijo Balzain 958 766 261 - 629 638 187 [email protected] Email: [email protected]
952 602 065 [email protected] www.alqueriamorayma.com
[email protected] www.spanishdancewear.com Office of Tourism Council
www.balzain.com Los Molinos del Padul 959 257 467
J.Brown 958 790 813 www.turismohuelva.org
Decolores 958 763 092 [email protected]
958 763 937 - 655 182 987 [email protected] www.molinosdepadul.com Interpretation Centre ‘ Huelva Door of the
[email protected] www.jbrowntallerdepiel.com Atlantic ‘
Hotel Castillo Lanjaron 959 541 817
El Rincon de Pepa Workshop Mercedes Carrascosa 958 770 712
958 592 329 958 763 041 [email protected] Huelva
[email protected] [email protected] www.hcastillolanjaron.com 959 251 218
www.elrincondepepa.com www.artesanosalpujarra.com/artesanos/
mercedes.htm The Environmental Education Cooperative House Museum of Valverde del Camino
El taller del telar Torcas 959 553 988
958 763 171 618 016 998 [email protected]
[email protected] EUROPARC [email protected]
www.tallerdeltelar.com www.lastorcas.com El Rompido
959 391 397
SIERRA NEVADA
Hilacar Hotel Alcadima
NATURAL PARK
658 106 576 958 770 809 Almonte
[email protected] [email protected] 959 450 616
jarapahilacar.com Hotel Restaurant La Fragua www.alcadima.com [email protected]
958 858 573
Hostal Restaurant Labella [email protected] Mecina Fondales Cottage Aracena
958 677 000 / 958 677 363 www.hotellafragua.com 958 766 241 663 937 877
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
www.hostallabella.com Nature Classroom Ermita Vieja www.hoteldemecina.com.es
958 228 496 Ayamonte
Hotel Alcadima [email protected] Nevadensis 959 320 737
958 770 809 www.huertoalegre.com 958 763 127 [email protected]
[email protected] [email protected]
www.alcadima.com TIo Tobas Caves www.nevadensis.com La Palma del Condado
958 698 350 959 402 319
Hotel Finca Los Llanos [email protected] Hotel Zerbinetta
958 763 071 - 958 763 206 www.tiotobas.com 958 595 202 La Rabida
[email protected] [email protected] 959 351 258
www.hotelfincalosllanos.com El Valle Cottage www.hotelzerbinetta.com
958 781 515 Mazagon
Jamones Cardales [email protected] Laurel de la Reina Cottage 959 376 300 - 959 376 044
958 858 651 www.alojamientoruralelvalle.com 958 590 557
[email protected] [email protected] Niebla
www.jamonescardales.com Camping Las Lomas www.laureldelareina.com 959 362 270 - 959 363 821
958 484 742 [email protected]
Jamones Morillas [email protected] Hotel Restaurant Almirez
958 770 206 www.campinglaslomas.com 950 513 514 Isla Cristina
[email protected] [email protected] 959 332 694
www.jamonesmorillas.com Hotel Finca Los Llanos wwwhotelalmirez.es [email protected]
958 763 071 - 958 763 206
Jamones Muñoz [email protected] Restaurant Posa Tio Peroles Lepe
958 851 035 www.hotelfincalosllanos.com 950 351 005 959 625 020
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
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Useful information Huelva, Jaen
Moguer Incentivos Doñana
959 371 898 Marismas del RocIo, S.C.A 959 423 511
[email protected] Cabildo Viejo (Sierra de Aracena y Picos 959 430 432 - 959 430 451. [email protected]
de Aroche Natural Park) [email protected] www.incentivosdonana.net
Matalascañas Place Alta, s/n. Aracena (Historic building
959 430 086 in the climb to the hill of the Castle Doñana Equestrian SL Platalea Environmental education
[email protected] Church) 959 442 474 959 260 708
959 129 553 / 4 [email protected] [email protected]
Punta Umbria [email protected] www.platalea.com
959 495 160 - 959 314 619 Doñana Nature
[email protected] 959 442 160 - 630 978 216 Restaurant Wuppertal - Vetalarena
‘NATURAL PARK’ BRAND [email protected] Cottage
Valverde del Camino COMPANIES 959 459 506
959 553 988 Pinos de Hinojos Cottage [email protected]
629 846 094. www.vetalarena.com
Nerva
SIERRA DE ARACENA Y PICOS DE [email protected]
959 580 073
AROCHE NATURAL PARK Restaurant Mirto SCA El Merendero
959 506 141 - 959 459 079
Rociana del Condado Alma Natura EUROPARC [email protected]
959 416 015 959 19 77 29
[email protected] Grand Hotel del Coto
SIERRA DE ARACENA Y PICOS DE
959 440 017
AROCHE NATURAL PARK
VISITOR CENTERS El Campanario y El Mirador Cottage [email protected]
657 339 655 - 657 339 656 www.granhoteldelcoto.com
El Arenosillo (Doñana National Park) [email protected] Finca Montefrio
Finca del Arenosillo (Moguer, Huelva) 959 503 251 Restaurant Hotel Toruño
959 439 627 El Tornero I y II Cottage [email protected] 959 442 422
610 705 002 - 959 128 135 www.fincamontefrio.com [email protected]
El Acebuche (Doñana National Park) [email protected] www.toruno.es
A-483 Km.38,7 Matalascañas-21760 Centre for Initiatives and Tourism Training
(Almonte, Huelva) El Monumento Doñana-Aracena-Aventura (Turismo activo) Doñana Educa
959 439 629 673 375 967 - 959 465 588 959 127 045 959 450 285
en.donana-cvacebuche.cma@ [email protected] , ana.henen@gmail. [email protected] [email protected]
juntadeandalucia.es com www.donana-aracena-aventura.com donanaeduca.blogspot.com/

La Rocina (Doñana National Park) Hotel Rincon del Abade Picadero La Suerte Nature Center Doñana-Doñana Tours
Finca La Rocina. Carretera A-483 959 714 536 959 123 259 959 442 468
Km.27,5. 21750 El Rocio (Almonte, [email protected] www.fincalasuerte.com [email protected]
Huelva) [email protected] www.donana.com
959 439 569 Molino Rio Alajar Cottage
en.donana.cvrocina.cma@ 959 501 282. Finca La Media Legua Parador de Mazagon
juntadeandalucia.es [email protected] 959 501 834 - 959 501 834 959 536 300
www.molinorioalajar.com [email protected] [email protected]
Los Centenales (Doñana National Park) www.fincalamedialegua.es www.parador.es
Hinojos-Almonte A-484 km 0,2. Hinojos Jamones Jabugo
(Huelva) 959 122 678 La Posada de Alajar Cottage
959 439 620
en.donana-cvcentenales.cma@
[email protected] 959 125 712
[email protected]
JAEN
juntadeandalucia.es La Jabugueña www.laposadadealajar.com
[email protected]
Palacio del Acebron (Doñana National INFORMATION POINTS
Park) Monte Robledo Aracena SL DOÑANA NATIONAL PARK
Finca La Rocina. Carretera A-483 959 12 89 94 - 658 52 88 00 Jaen Tourist Office
Km27,5. 21750 El Rocio (Almonte, Onubaland (rutas) Sociedad Cooperativa Marismas del Rocio Maestra, 8
Huelva) 950 129 553 959 430 432 - 959 430 451 Postal Code: 23002
671 593 138 [email protected] [email protected] Phone: 953 190 455
en.donana.cvacebron.cma@ www.onubaland.es www.donanavisitas.es Email: [email protected]
juntadeandalucia.es
Restaurant Montecruz Los Pinos Cottage
Pico del Loro (Doñana National Park) 959 12 60 13 959 459 500 - 959 459 500 Baeza Tourist Office
A-494, Km. 39 (Almonte, Huelva) [email protected] [email protected] Plaza del Populo, s/n
959 439 627 www.casaslospinos.es Postal Code: 23440
Phone: 953 779 982
Anastasio Senra (Nature Reserve DOÑANA NATIONAL PARK Camping La Aldea Email: [email protected]
Marismas del Odiel) 959 442 677
Juan Carlos I, Km. 3. Huelva Algaida Producers [email protected]
959 524 334 / 35 959 406 944 www.campinglaaldea.com
[email protected] [email protected]

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Useful information Jaen
Ubeda Tourist Office Puerta de Andalucia (Despeñaperros SIERRAS DE CAZORLA, SEGURA Y Sierra de Genave
Baja del Marques, 4. Palacio Marques de Natural Park) LAS VILLAS NATURAL PARK 953 493 153
Contadero A-4 Madrid-Cadiz, Km 257. Santa Elena [email protected]
Postal Code: 23400 953 60 97 06 Aguas Sierra Cazorla www.sierradegenave.es
Phone: 953 779 204 953 128 243
Email: [email protected] Castillo de Jodar (Sierra Magina Natural [email protected] Tierraventura Cazorla
Park) www.aguasierracazorla.com 953 710 073
Provincial Tourism Jaen C/ Alhori S/N. (Ubeda-Iznalloz, Km. 24). [email protected]
953 248 000 Jodar Aventura Sport Xauen, S.L.U. www.aventuracazorla.com
[email protected] 953 779 718 620 350 065
[email protected] [email protected] Turisnat
www.jaenparaisointerior.es Mata-Bejid (Sierra Magina Natural Park) www.aventurasport.es 953 721 351
Ctra.km. 15,6. A-324. Cambil [email protected]
Municipal Bureau of Tourism Jaen 953 390 940 Camping Rio Los Molinos www.turisnat.es
953 190 455 953 491 003
[email protected] Torre del Vinagre (Sierras de Cazorla, [email protected]
Segura y Las Villas Natural Park) www.riomolinos.com EUROPARC
Municipal Tourist Office of Cazorla A-319, km. 48,5.
953 710 102 953 721 351 Hotel Convento de Santa Maria
SIERRA MAGINA NATURAL PARK
[email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] 953 124 070
[email protected];[email protected] [email protected]
www.cazorla.es www.crsantamaria.com Hotel Rural Almoratin
‘NATURAL PARK’ BRAND 953 363 100
Information Point Cerrada del Utrero, COMPANIES Cuadros y Torrecillas [email protected]
Cazorla 953 727 161 www.almoratin.com
953 124 235 [email protected]
SIERRA DE ANDUJAR NATURAL Ociomagina Active Tourism
Information Point Laguna Grande
PARK Embutidos Navarro 953 390 940
953 765 142 953 730 438 [email protected]
Agricola Coloryn [email protected] www.ociomagina.com
Alcala la Real 953 512 444
953 582 077 / 953 102 868 [email protected] Hacienda Sierra del Pozo Cortijo de Bornos
[email protected], turismo. www.coloryn.com 953 718 428 953 061 015
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
www.museoalcalalareal.com Restarurant El Tropezon www.haciendasierradelpozo.com www.cortijodebornos.com
953 506 921
Andujar [email protected] Hotel & Spa Sierra de Cazorla Cottages Imagina I, II, III, IV y V
953 504 959 953 720 015 953 120 328
[email protected] Hierbas Andunatura [email protected] [email protected]
www.andujar.es 953 532 049 www.hotelsierradecazorla.com www.casasruralesimagina.com
[email protected]
Linares Hotel El Curro Hotel Jurinea
953 100 183 Monterias Cencerra (Hunting) 953 727 311 953 363 121 / 953 363 021
[email protected], cgarcia@ 953 501 938 [email protected] [email protected], reservas@
aytolinares.es [email protected] www.hotelelcurro.es hoteljurinea.com
elpositolinares.es www.monteriascencerra.com www.hoteljurinea.com
Hotel Escobar
Cazorla 953 437 270 Balcon de Magina I y II Cottage
953 710 102 / 953 720 000 SIERRA MAGINA NATURAL PARK [email protected] 953 120 521
[email protected], ayuntamiento@ www.hotelescobar.com [email protected]
cazorla.es CPM Sierra Magina www.balcondemagina.com
www.cazorla.es 953 352 972 - 652 862 959 Hotel Los Nogales
652 865 283 953 718 249-671 036 986 Camping El Ayozar
[email protected]  [email protected], 953 390 940
VISITOR CENTERS www.deportivascpm.com [email protected] [email protected]
www.hotelrurallosnogales.com www.ociomagina.com
Viñas de Peñallana (Sierra de Andujar Ocio Magina
Natural Park) 953 390 940 - 655 891 036-030 Jamones Fuente El Berral Hotel Ciudad de Jodar
Andujar-Santuario Virgen de la Cabeza, [email protected] 953 437 282 953 785 051
Km 13. Andujar www.ociomagina.com www.jamonesfuenteelberral.com [email protected]
953 539 628 www.hotelciudaddejodar.com
Olea Cosmeticos Olivar de Segura
953 360 162 - 661 54 44 73 953 435 400
[email protected] [email protected]
www.oleacosmeticos.com www.olivardesegura.es

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Useful information Jaen, Malaga
SIERRAS DE CAZORLA, SEGURA Y Environmental Education Center Hotel Caseria 7 Fuentes Marbella
LAS VILLAS NATURAL PARK Agrotourism Huerta del Cañamares 953 718 206 952 785 252
953 727 084 [email protected] [email protected]
Hacienda Sierra del Pozo [email protected] www.caseria7fuentes.com Mijas
953 718 428 www.huertacanamares.com 952 485 900
[email protected] Hotel restaurant Plaza Manjon [email protected]
www.haciendasierradelpozo.com La Veguilla 953 451 621
953 425 482 [email protected] Nerja
Hotel Coto del Valle de Cazorla [email protected] www.hotelplazamanjon.com 952 521 531
953 124 067 www.laveguilla.es
[email protected], reservas@ Velez-Malaga
hotelcotodelvalle.com
www.hotelcotodelvalle.com
Hotel Torres I
953 451 042
MALAGA 952 541 104

[email protected] Ronda
Cortijo La Ajedrea Cottage www.hoteltorres.es 952 187 119
953 126 216 INFORMATION POINTS [email protected]
[email protected] El Hornico
www.cortijolaajedrea.com 953 124 137 Malaga Tourism Office ( Airport) Archidona
[email protected] Malaga International Airport , Terminal 952 716 479
Guadalkayak www.elhornico.com Arrivals
616 966 201 Postal Code: 29004 Antequera
[email protected] Rompecalzas Cottage Phone: 951 294 003 952 702 505
www.guadalkayak.com 635 912 840 Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Hotel Sierra Las Villas www.casaruralrompecalzas.es Malaga Tourism Office VISITOR CENTERS
953 440 125 Casa del Consulado. Plaza de la
[email protected] Camping Llanos de Arance Constitucion, 7 Cortes de la Frontera (Sierra de las
www.hotelsierralasvillas.es 953 713 139 Postal Code: 29008 Nieves Natural Park)
[email protected] Phone: 951 308 911 Jacaranda nº 1, Avda. de la Democracia,
Parador ‘El Adelantado’ www.llanosdearance.com Email: [email protected] 29380-Cortes de la Frontera
953 707 075 952 154 599
[email protected] Hotel Montaña Ronda Tourism Office [email protected]
www.parador.es 953 727 011 Paseo Blas Infante s/n
[email protected] Postal Code: 29400 Malaga Torcal Alto (Natural landscape of El Torcal
El Cantalar Nature Classroom www.hmontana.com Phone: 952 169 311 Antequera)
953 124 121 Email: [email protected] Natural landscape of El Torcal Antequera
[email protected] Apartaments Campillo road to Torcal Alto km 3’5, Antequera
www.elcantalarcazorla.com 953 727 170 Tourist Board Malaga - Costa del Sol 617 444 772/ 952 243 324
[email protected] 952 126 272
Hotel & Spa Sierra de Cazorla www.apartamentoscampillo.com www.visitacostadelsol.com Jose Antonio Valverde (Natural Reserve
953 720 015 Fuente de Piedra)
[email protected] Hotel-Spa Parque de Cazorla Tourism Council of Malaga La Laguna de Fuente de Piedra MA-
www.hotelsierradecazorla.com 953 727 300 952 069 900 11049-JA, Fuente de Piedra (Malaga)
[email protected]; www.malaga.es/turismo/ 952 712 554
Hotel Hospederia Las Cañadillas [email protected] gerencia.malaga@
953 128 142 www.hotelparquedecazorla.com Municipal Tourist Office of Malaga agenciamedioambienteyagua.es
[email protected] 951 926 020
www.hospederialascanadillas.com Cazorlaventur www.malagaturismo.com Ecomuseo Lagar de Torrijos (Montes de
953 011 812 Malaga Natural park)
Hotel La Moraleda [email protected] Tourist Office Serania Ronda Ctra. C-345 Malaga-Colmenar
953 450 388 www.cazorlaventur.com 952 870 739 951 042 100
[email protected] [email protected]
www.hotel-lamoraleda.com Mirador de la Luna www.serraniaronda.info Sedella (Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y
953 496 163 Alhama Natural Park)
Complejo La Frenedilla: Casa del Guarda y [email protected] Torremolinos c/ Villa del Castillo nº 1, Sedella
Casa del Ingeniero www.lalunarural.es 952 372 956 952 50 85 23
953 442 139 [email protected]
[email protected] Cortijo de Ramon Cottage Alora
www.cazorlaylasvillas.com 953 496 402 952 498 380 Visitor Reception Center of El Burgo
[email protected] [email protected] 952 160 002
Tierraventura Cazorla www.elcortijoderamon.com
953 710 073 Antequera Visitor reception center of the Axarquia -
[email protected] Camping El Robledo 952 702 505 Viñuela Dam
www.aventuracazorla.com 953 496 315 [email protected] Dan of La Viñuela, C-335.
[email protected]
Hotel Zahara de los Olivos www.campingelrobledo.com Fuengirola
953 494 354 952 467 457
[email protected] [email protected]
www.hotelzaharadelosolivos.com

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Useful information Malaga, Seville
La Rejertilla
SEVILLE
Lebrija
‘NATURAL PARK’ BRAND [email protected] 955 974 068
COMPANIES www.rejertilla.com [email protected]
www.lebrija.es
Ronda Aventure INFORMATION POINTS
MONTES DE MALAGA NATURAL
PARK [email protected] Osuna
www.aventuraronda.com Seville Tourist Office 954 815 732
Plaza del Triunfo, 1 [email protected]
Rimicol Hotel del Balneario Los Manueles Postal Code: 41004 www.osuna.es
952 730 904 952 487 091 Phone: 954 787 578
[email protected] www.balneariodetolox.es Email: [email protected] Santiponce
www.rimicol.es [email protected] 955 998 028
Seville Tourist Office (Aiport) [email protected]
Hotel Cerro de Hijar Autopista de San Pablo, s/n www.santiponce.es
SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES NATURAL 952 112 111 Nº A027
PARK [email protected] Postal Code: 41020 Utrera
www.cerrodehijar.com Phone: 954 782 035 954 873 387
Cortijo Las Navas Email: [email protected] [email protected]
952 114 214 Casa Ardite www.turismoutrera.org
[email protected] 659 625 630 Seville Tourist Office (Santa Justa)
www.cortijolasnavas.es [email protected] Avda. Kansas City, s/n Santa Justa Train Cerro del Hierro Information Point (Sierra
www.verdeqtqverde.es Station Norte)
Hotel Morales Postal Code: 41007 902 525 100
952 871 538 VTAR Casa Carmen Phone: 954 782 002
[email protected] 952 160 063 Email: [email protected] Zaframagon Information Point (Peñon de
www.hotelmorales.es [email protected] Zaframagon Natural Reserve)
Provincial Tourism Office (Prodetur) 955 004 400
Los Arrayanes Cottages Huerta de Nicolas 954 210 005 - 954 787 578 -
619 559 096 - 914 514 138 952 480 394 902 076 336
[email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
www.los-arrayanes.com www.alozainarural.blogspot.com www.turismosevilla.org VISITOR CENTERS
Pangea Active Nature Parknatur Turismo Rural y Activo Seville Tourism Consortium (Costurero El Robledo (Sierra Norte Natural Park)
630 562 705 952 383 140 de la Reina) Ctra. Constantina-El Pedroso km. 1,
[email protected] [email protected] 955 471 233 41450 Constantina.
www.pangeacentral.com www.parknatur.com [email protected] 610 663 214
www.visitasevilla.org [email protected]
Born to be Wild SL
EUROPARC 952 781 006 Alcala de Guadaira Cortijo El Berrocal (Sierra Norte Natural
[email protected] 955 621 924 Park)
SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES NATURAL www.borntobewild.es Email: Rural path Almaden de la Plata-Los
PARK [email protected] Melonares, km 5,5.
Algaba de Ronda www.turismoalcaladeguadaira.es 41240 - Almaden de la Plata
Casa Isabel 952 114 048 902 105 570
952 181 053 [email protected] Aznalcazar 678 436 728
[email protected] 955 750 209 [email protected]
www.serraniaronda.org Monte Aventura SL en.donana-piaznalcazar.cmaot@
952 881 519 juntadeandalucia.es Guadiamar (Protected Landscape
VTAR Los Arrayanes [email protected] Corredor Verde del Guadiamar)
914 514 138 www.monteaventura.com Carmona Old road Aznalcazar-Pilas Km, 0,2. 41849.
[email protected] 954 190 955 Aznalcazar
www.los_arayanes.com Aventurate Sierra de las Nieves [email protected] 954 497 043
634 854 641 www.turismo.carmona.org 675 438 975
Casa Guajar [email protected] [email protected]
952 459 766 www.aventuratesierradelasnieves.es Ecija
[email protected] 955 902 933 Jose Antonio Valverde (Doñana National
www.casaguajar.es [email protected] Park)
www.turismoecija.com Cerrado Garrido.
Casa Amarilla Marismas de Aznalcazar.
952 181 053 El Pedroso 671 564 145
[email protected] 954 889 001 en.donana-cvjavalverde.cma@
[email protected] juntadeandalucia.es
Hotel El Molino Santisteban www.elpedroso.es
952 453 748
www.hotel-molino.com Estepa
[email protected] 955 912 717 ext. 526
[email protected]
www.estepa.com

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Useful information Seville
Restaurant Cambio de Tercio
‘NATURAL PARK’ BRAND 955 881 080
COMPANIES [email protected]

SIERRA NORTE DE SEVILLA Romero Alvarez

NATURAL PARK 954 885 912
[email protected]
www.losromerosdealanis.com
La Florida del Valle Cottage
954 886 816
678 085 942 EUROPARC
[email protected]
www.lafloridadelvalle.com
SIERRA NORTE DE SEVILLA
NATURAL PARK
Valdevacas
670 307 796
[email protected] Alanis Rural
www.losparrales.es 954 885 412
677 563 956
Vines Colonias de Galeon [email protected]
607 530 495 www.alanisrural.com
[email protected]
www.coloniasdegaleon.com Environmental Education CenterGranja-
Escuela La Sierra
Sierra Hueznar 659 200 052
902 105 570 [email protected]
[email protected] www.granjeescuelalasierra.com
www.sierrahueznar.net/espanol/granja/
complejo.htm Nature Center
Cerro Negrillo
Corsevilla 955 880 354
954 884 286 645 876 460
954 883 406 [email protected]
[email protected] constantina.safa.edu
www.corsevilla.es
Auxiliar de Servicios Sierra Norte S.L.
La Purisima 610 663 214
954 884 336 [email protected]
[email protected]
www.cazallaoliva.es Natures, S Coop. And
648 140 091
Hotel Los Pozos de la Nieve 666 680 119
95 566 92 66 [email protected]
680 411 428 enrutaconnatures.blogspot.com
[email protected]
www.lospozosdelanieve.com

Contact data collected until April 2015. The companies accredited

by Natural Park Brand and Europarc are only mentioned in the first
section for easy reading .

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MAPS LIST Cycling though Natural Parks 136-235

Cycling in Andalusia 12-49 Doñana National and Natural Park 140-141

El Acebuche 142-143
Andalusia: Protected areas 16-17 Sierra Nevada National and Natural Park 144-145
Almeria: Protected areas, routes and Vias Verdes 20-21 Pueblos del Poqueira 146-147
Cadiz: Protected areas, routes and Vias Verdes 24-25 Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park 148-149
Cordoba: Protected areas, routes and Vias Verdes 28-29 Las Amoladeras 150-151
Granada: Protected areas, routes and Vias Verdes 32-33 Sierra Maria-Los Velez Natural Park 152-153
Huelva: Protected areas, routes and Vias Verdes 36-37 Umbria del Maimon 154-155
Jaen: Protected areas, routes and Vias Verdes 40-41 Bahia de Cadiz Natural Park 156-157
Malaga: Protected areas, routes and Vias Verdes 44-45 Los Toruños 158-159
Seville: Protected areas, routes and Vias Verdes 48-49 La Breña y Marismas de Barbate Natural Park 160-161
Marismas del Barbate 162-163
Estrecho Natural Park 164-165
Long distance routes 58-87 Cerro del Tambor 166-167
Los Alcornocales Natural Park 168-169
Trasandalus 60-61 Aljibe 170-171
The ‘Camino de Santiago’ 69 Grazalema Natural Park 172-173
Transnevada 73 Llanos del Rabel 174-175
‘Bosques del Sur’ 77 Sierras Subbeticas Natural Park 176-177
The ‘Gran Senda de Malaga’ 81 Bailon River 178-179
Cycling around Seville 85 Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park 180-181
Bembezar River 182-183
Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro Natural Park 184-185
Vias Verdes (Greenways) 88-135 Aldea del Cerezo-Venta del Charco 186-187
Sierra de Baza Natural Park 188-189
Andalusia Vias Verdes 90-91 Narvaez Viewpoint 190-191
Lucainena de las Torres 92-93 Sierra de Castril Natural Park 192-193
Almanzora-Tramo del Hierro 94-95 Cortijo del Nacimiento-Prados del Conde 194-195
Almanzora- Tramo Olula del Rio 96-97 Sierra de Huetor Natural Park 196-197
De la Sierra 98-99 Cueva del Agua 198-199
Entre Rios 100-101 Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park 200-201
Puerto Real-San Fernando 102-103 Frigiliana-Fuente del Esparto 202-203
Matagorda 104-105 Sierra de Aracena-Picos de Aroche Natural Park 204-205
La Campiña Cordoba 106-107 Aracena-Fuenteheridos 206-207
La Campiña Seville 108-109 Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park 208-209
La Maquinilla 110-111 Senda de los Pescadores 210-211
Sierra Nevada 112-113 Sierra de Andujar Natural Park 212-213
Sierra de Baza 114-115 La Centenera 214-215
Guadiana 116-117 Sierra Magina Natural Park 216-217
Molinos del Agua 118-119 Puerto de la Mata 218-219
El Aceite 120-121 Despeñaperros Natural Park 220-221
Subbetica 122-123 El Empedraillo 222-223
Guadajoz-Subbetica 124-125 Sierra de las Nieves Natural Park 224-225
Guadalimar 126-127 Puerto Saucillo-Puerto Bellina 226-227
Linares 128-129 Montes de Malaga Natural Park 228-229
Vadollano 130-131 Picapedreros-Boticario 230-231
Sierra Norte 132-133 Sierra Norte Natural Park 232-233
El Ronquillo 134-135 La Lobera 234-235

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CREDITS 2; 258-259, 5; 260-261, 10; Abasolo, 38-39, 2; ; Aquilino Duque Ramirez, 38-39, 3;
184-185, 3; 214-215, 1 y 2 ; Miguel Lopez Morales, 38-39, 5; Pablo Blanes, 42-43, 3;
Edits: Junta de Andalucia. Consejeria de Turismo y Deporte. 42-43, 4; 274-275, 3; Gregorio Torres, 42-43, 2; Rakuga, 188-189, 1; Francisco Barba,
Empresa Publica para la Gestion del Turismo y del Deporte de Andalucia, SA. 102-103; Joaquin Alejandre Rivera, 110-111 ; Jesus Noguera, 114-115; 188-189, 1
C/Compañia, 40 y 2; 220-221, 1; 228-229, 2; Dario Roldan Rodriguez, 142-143; Jeronimo Contreras
29080 Malaga Flores, 152-153, 2 y 4; Francisco Barba, 156-157; Antonio de la Rosa, 158-159; Antonio
www.andalucia.org Ciero, 168-169, 1; 202-203, 1; 224-225, 1 y 2; 226-227, 2; 234-235, 2; 260-261, 12;
272-273, 9; Pepe Colsa, 174-175; Enrique Moya, 184-185, 1; 186-187, 1; 212-213, 1;
Technical assistance: Descubre Comunicacion SL. 270-271, 5; Lola Maleno, 198-199, 1; Maximo, 200-201, 1; Jose Armario Perez, 200-
Coordination: Rosa Llacer 201, 2; Francisco Lorite Muñoz, 210-211,1 ; J.M. Murillo, 208-209, 2; 218-219, 1; Arno
Authors: Jorge Molina, Rafael Verdu, Raul Bocanegra. Klinkhamer, 210-211, 1 ; Fernando Alvarez, 220-221, 2; Julijimb, 238-239, 3; Lorenzo
Design, layout and mapping: Manuel Romero, Antonio Montilla y Manuel Solis. Salas, 238-239,1 ; David Gomez Collado, 240-241, 5; Juan Miguel Cervera, 240-241, 4;
Photos: Jose Antonio Garcia Cordero. Heinz Hebeisen, 240-241, 6; 242-243, 9; 250-251, 3; Anselmo Lopez Zaldua, 246-247,
5; 248-249, 11; Rafael Moreno, 246-247, 2; Jose Ramon Garcia Alcalde, 250-251,1;
Except: Francisco Jose Prieto Mateo, 252-253, 6; Luis F. Pizarro, 254-255, 9; R. Jauregui, 256-
Consejeria de Medio Ambiente y Ordenacion del Territorio: 76-77, 1 y 2; 140-141, 1; 257, 1; Dario Roldan Rodriguez, 264-267, 7 ; Manuel Jesus Sanchez, Galan, 268-269, 4;
148-149 1 y 3; 152-153, 1 y 3; 154-155, 1 y 2; 162-163,2; 166-167, 1; 172-173, 1; Pepe Ponce, 276-277, 7;
176-177, 2; 179-79, 2; 180-181, 1 y 2; 182-183, 1 y 3; 190-191, 1 y 2; 192-193, 2;
198-199, 3; 216-217, 1 y 2; 222-223, 1 y 2; 226-227, 1; 230-231, 1 y 2; 234-235, 3; Especial thanks to Audiovisual Bank of Consejeria de Medio Ambiente y Ordenacion del
242-245, 8; 244-245, 4; 252-253, 5; 262-263, 4; 268-269,3; 270-271, 7 Territorio, Vias Verdes Fundation, Trasandalus Association y PinaPark Group.
Consejeria de Medio Ambiente y Ordenacion del Territorio, Biogeos Estudios
Ambientales: Ernesto Murcia Sanchez, 238-239, 2; Manuel Moreno Garcia, 258-259, 7 This publication is available for a consultation and loan in the center of Documentation
and Publications of the Consejeria de Turismo y Deporte of the Junta de Andalusia.
Consejeria de Medio Ambiente y Ordenacion del Territorio: D. Cabello, T. de Diego, M.C. Also available as a version for the web in http://regalos.anda|ucia.org under the tab
Martin y M.I. Cerrillo, 138-139, 1 y 2; Enrique Touriño Marcen, 252-253, 7; Miguel Angel “Publications”(register is needed for downloading the PDF file).
Cano, 264-265, 8.
@Junta de Andalucia. Consejeria de Turismo y Deporte. Empresa Publica para la Gestion
Daniel Buron Fernandez, 148-149, 2. ‘Fotografos en Cabo de Gata’, Education del Turismo y del Deporte de Andalucia, S.A.
Environmental Photo Contest XXIII World Environment Day award.
Estacion Biologica de Doñana-CSIC, Hector Garrido: 138-139,3; 140-141, 2; 254-255, Prints: TecnoGraphic S.L.
11 Legal deposit: SE 1210-2015

Vias Verdes Fundation 14-15, 3; 88-89; 94-95; 96-97; 100-101; 106-107; 108-109; 112-
113, 118-119, 120-121, 124-125, 126-127, 128-129, 130-131, 134-135, 266-267, 10.

Trasandalus Association: 64-65, 1 y 3

Trasandalus Association: Dimas Lopez, 58-59,1, 62-63, 3 y 4, 66-67, 3; Pepe Leon, 60-
Environmental
61,1, 62-63, 2, 66-67, 4; Pedro Cava, 60-61, 2; Bartolome Pulido, 62-63,1; Ned Griffin, Fossil resource Carbon
impacts depletion footprint
64-65, 2; Jose Perez, 64-65, 4; Miguel Angel Baltanas, 66-67,1; Paco Pagan, 66-67, 2 by printed
book 0,25 kg fossil fuel eq 0,71 Kg CO2 eq
per 100 g
Manuel Moreno: 30-31, 3; 54-55, 2; 68-69, 1; 146-147, 3; 156-157, 2; 204-205, 2; 256- of product 0,05 kg fossil fuel eq 0,15 Kg CO2 eq reg. n.º: 2015/91
257, 5; 258-259, 8 y 9; 260-261, 11; 272-273, 10; 282-283, 6; 284-285, 9 average of a
European citizen 5,6 % 2,34 %
per day
Photaki: Jose Ramon Pizarro 14-15, 2; 38-39, 5; 212-213, 2; 244-245, 3; 254-255, 12;
283-284, 5; Juandive 18-19,1; 262-263, 1; ; Carmen Pascual Soler 18-19, 2; Domingo
Leiva Nicolas 18-19, 4; Maika, 26-27,1; 192-193, 1; 194-195,1; 278-279, 11; Pepe
Reyes, 26-27, 2; 26-27, 4; 104-105, 1; 158-159, 1; 168-169, 2; 170-171, 1; 244-245,
1; 246-247, 7; Jose Luis Trullo, 26-27, 3; 38-39, 1; 46-47, 1; 176-177,1 ; Jose Luis Perez
Martos, 30-31, 1; 30-31, 2; Paco Ayala, 30-31, 4; 196-197, 1 y 2; 196-197, 2; 256-257,

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