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Spain
Andalusia
Almería
Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax
Níjar

Collado de la Vela Blanca – Cabo de Gata Lighthouse loop from Albaricoques

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Spain
Andalusia
Almería
Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax
Níjar

Collado de la Vela Blanca – Cabo de Gata Lighthouse loop from Albaricoques

Hard

36

riders

Collado de la Vela Blanca – Cabo de Gata Lighthouse loop from Albaricoques

04:30

69.6km

830m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 30.2 km for 169 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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4.96 km

Cortijo del Fraile

Nature Reserve

2

8.53 km

View of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

This spot within the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park has incredible views of the park.
You can often enjoy stunning sunrises and sunsets.

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15.8 km

Ruínas del Pueblo de Rodalquilar

Ruins

4

17.9 km

Amethyst Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Piece of art at this popular stop/parking lot at a beautiful viewpoint

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28.3 km

Collado de la Cruz

Mountain Pass

6

30.2 km

San José Beach

Highlight • Beach

The beauty of San José and its picturesque setting amidst volcanic mountains attracts many visitors. The village has approximately 1,000 inhabitants.

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7

34.8 km

Scenic section at Playa de Mónsul

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Hehe, just enjoy a flat ride and relax among the mountains and above all enjoy the surroundings.

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8

37.6 km

Cliffside Trail in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The volcanoes have left behind a beautiful colorful landscape.

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9

39.6 km

Collado de la Vela Blanca

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The volcanic rocks offer a variety of colors.

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10

43.7 km

Cabo de Gata Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

The lighthouse is located on a beautiful viewpoint and is a tourist attraction, there were 3 buses on the P at the lighthouse. After the lighthouse, only cyclists and walkers can continue along the path.

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47.1 km

Playa de la Almadraba

Beach

12

51.8 km

Cabo de Gata Salt Pans

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Cabo de Gata Salt Flats are a group of wetlands located in the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, in the province of Almería, Andalusia. These salt flats have a …

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69.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.7 km

31.5 km

3.40 km

Surfaces

30.5 km

30.3 km

6.11 km

2.29 km

189 m

185 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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