Cártama is a municipality in the heart of the Guadalhorce Valley in Málaga, Andalusia, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The region features fertile valley floors with extensive orchards, rolling hills, and the Guadalhorce River, providing varied terrain for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and more. It is flanked by the Sierra de Cártama, comprising the Espartales and Llana mountains, which present more challenging routes.
Cártama offers more than…
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5.0
(9)
42
hikers
11.3km
03:38
470m
470m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(13)
48
hikers
6.24km
02:14
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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21
hikers
8.46km
02:16
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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16
hikers
9.49km
02:39
180m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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17
riders
34.9km
02:36
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5
riders
48.1km
03:59
1,150m
1,150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

1
riders
42.7km
03:43
920m
920m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

70
riders
26.5km
02:19
680m
680m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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3.0
(1)
6
riders
29.7km
01:24
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
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202
riders
99.2km
04:58
1,550m
1,550m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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154
riders
128km
06:21
1,840m
1,840m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.6
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401
riders
61.8km
03:15
860m
860m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
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114
riders
102km
07:06
1,730m
1,730m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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78
riders
40.6km
03:14
90m
90m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

43
riders
47.3km
03:32
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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30
riders
93.3km
07:38
1,660m
1,660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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40
riders
33.2km
02:00
60m
60m
Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
36.4km
02:20
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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16
riders
60.1km
04:15
1,070m
1,070m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
riders
37.3km
03:36
980m
980m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8
runners
8.39km
01:08
320m
330m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

6
runners
5.00km
00:31
40m
40m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
5.20km
00:33
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
25.7km
02:57
640m
640m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cártama offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features both fertile valley floors and rugged mountainous areas. More than 130 routes are available across these sports.
Cártama provides a variety of mountain biking trails, ranging from valley routes to more challenging paths in the Sierra de Cártama. Specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Cártama guide. The terrain includes both fertile valley floors and mountainous areas.
Road cycling routes in Cártama primarily traverse the fertile Guadalhorce Valley, offering scenic rides through orchards. The Road Cycling Routes around Cártama guide provides detailed information on available options. These routes often feature flat sections suitable for various skill levels.
Cártama offers hiking paths through its valley and into the Sierra de Cártama, including the Sierra de Los Espartales. The Hiking around Cártama guide details various trails. Elevated locations like Monte de la Virgen provide panoramic views.
Cártama offers routes suitable for families, particularly along the Guadalhorce Riverbanks Recreational Area with its walking paths. The fertile valley floors also provide gentler terrain for leisurely touring cycling. Specific family-friendly options are often found among the easier hiking and touring cycling routes.
Key natural features include the Guadalhorce Valley and River, flanked by the Sierra de Cártama (Espartales and Llana mountains). Notable landmarks include Monte de la Virgen with its chapel, and the restored iron bridge (Puente de Hierro) over the Guadalhorce River. Riverside areas offer natural havens.
Cártama is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 19,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region features over 130 routes across various sports, which have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Cártama, including MTB Trails around Cártama, Road Cycling Routes around Cártama, and Hiking around Cártama. Guides are also available for Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging.
The official website for Cártama is www.cartama.es. This site provides general information about the municipality.
The phone number for Cártama Town Hall is +34 952 422 195. This number can be used for general inquiries about the municipality.
Cártama offers numerous routes for touring cycling, primarily utilizing the flat and fertile Guadalhorce Valley. These routes often pass through extensive orchards and along the Guadalhorce River. The Cycling around Cártama guide provides more details.

