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Comarca de Guadix

Gorafe

Gorafe Desert

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Spain

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Granada

Comarca de Guadix

Gorafe

Gorafe Desert

Gorafe Desert

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    1. Desierto de Los Coloraos – Gorafe Desert loop from Gorafe

    31.8km

    03:04

    650m

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    February 6, 2022

    The large gullies and colourful sandstone formations make the Gorafe Desert one of the most amazing landscapes in Europe.



    Los Coloraos is one of its most popular areas, owing its name to the predominant red colour and its similarity to the Grand Canyon.



    The picturesque village of Gorafe stands at the bottom of the Gor Canyon and it is considered the entrance to the desert.



    Although the sunset and the sunrise are probably the best moments to enjoy the amazing landscape and the dynamic shapes of the Gorafe Desert, the area also offers a spectacular night sky.

      June 30, 2022

      At this point, if there is mud, it is better to leave the descent to the ravines for another day: it becomes impossible to pedal.

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        November 6, 2024

        The Gorafe Desert is a natural gem located in the province of Granada. This desert is characterized by its impressive geological formations, known as “badlands”, which create a landscape of canyons, ravines and fairy chimneys.

        The desert is located in the Guadix-Baza Depression, a sedimentary basin that once housed a lake. Today, it is famous for its changing colors throughout the day, ranging from ochres and reds to yellows. In addition, the area is rich in paleontological and archaeological sites, including more than 240 dolmens in the Gorafe Megalithic Park.

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          Location: Gorafe, Comarca de Guadix, Granada, Andalusia, Spain

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