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Caños de la Plaza Fountain – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from Vélez-Blanco

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Caños de la Plaza Fountain – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from Vélez-Blanco

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Caños de la Plaza Fountain – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from Vélez-Blanco

06:27

21.9km

630m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 20, 2026

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Vélez Rubio Watermills Route

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Caños de la Plaza Fountain

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Town Hall of Alhama de Granada

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Church of Santiago Apóstol, Vélez-Blanco

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View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

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From Cantarerías Street in Vélez-Blanco, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Vélez-Blanco Castle. This street offers a unique perspective of the castle, allowing you to appreciate its imposing structure and strategic location on top of the hill.

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Passageway of the Palace of the Marquises of Vélez-Rubio

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Vélez-Blanco Castle

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Built between 1506 and 1515 by order of Pedro Fajardo y Chacón, first Marquis of Vélez, Vélez-Blanco Castle is a fascinating destination for lovers of history and architecture.

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21.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.6 km

2.48 km

862 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

1.63 km

1.57 km

690 m

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Saturday 23 May

27°C

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Caños de la Plaza Fountain – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from Vélez-Blanco

Vélez Rubio Watermills Route

Caños de la Plaza Fountain

Town Hall of Alhama de Granada

Church of Santiago Apóstol, Vélez-Blanco

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