El Peñoncillo Viewpoint – Torre del Mar Lighthouse loop from Torre del Mar

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El Peñoncillo Viewpoint – Torre del Mar Lighthouse loop from Torre del Mar

Moderate

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El Peñoncillo Viewpoint – Torre del Mar Lighthouse loop from Torre del Mar

02:30

44.7km

150m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.2 km for 55 m

After 14.4 km for 52 m

After 14.9 km for 54 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.23 km

Beach

14.3 km

Balcony of the Mediterranean

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Balcón Mirador del Faro de Torrox is an impressive viewpoint in Torrox Costa, located right next to the historic Torrox Lighthouse. From this elevated point, visitors can enjoy stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding coastal landscape.

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14.4 km

Torrox Costa Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Already quite old.
The construction has rusted well, the glass floors are already a bit dull and the excavation point underneath has been reconstructed with pebbles, concrete blocks and mortar.

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22.4 km

Mountain bike trail near Nerja

Highlight • MTB Park

28.0 km

Virgen del Mar Memorial

Highlight • Religious Site

On the steep coast you can find this rock, on which a white miniature chapel stands. A few niches have been carved into the rock, in which, among other things, …

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28.2 km

El Peñoncillo Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very nice mirador that offers a beautiful view of the cliffs and the small beaches. Wonderful views, a great experience! Just take a short stop and capture the perspectives.

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35.9 km

Castillo del Búho

Highlight • Monument

Built by Anton Jensen, a Danish sculptor living in Torrox, this small castle has become a regular spot for selfies and photos, because besides this curiosity, we can observe a magnificent view of the Vélez-Málaga coastline from this site.

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40.6 km

Playa de La Caleta

Beach

44.7 km

Torre del Mar Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The original lighthouse was built in 1864, but due to coastal erosion and other problems, it was rebuilt and relocated several times. The current lighthouse was finally built in its current position in 1976 after several moves.

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44.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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