Somontín is located on a natural terrace known as Balcón de la Almanzora, in reference to the Sierra on which it is located. Although there are no records of the origins of the town, its name of Latin origin indicates that it predates the Arab era.

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The name Somontín seems to have a Latin origin, coming from the union of “sub” and “montis”, giving a meaning of “below the mountain”. Although there is no proven data …

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1. Las Minas de Talco – circular between Lucar and Somontin (PR-A 301)

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03:52

340m

350m

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2. Somontín Village loop from Somontín

7.47km

02:10

200m

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Elevation 830 m

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Monday 9 February

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Location: Somontín, Valle del Almanzora, Almería, Andalusia, Spain

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1. Las Minas de Talco – circular between Lucar and Somontin (PR-A 301)

2. Somontín Village loop from Somontín

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