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The Laguna del Conde (also known as Laguna del Salobral) is an important wetland that serves as a habitat for numerous bird species such as flamingos, cormorants, and ducks. Along the Vía Verde, there are viewpoints from which visitors can observe the wildlife.

Thousands of olive trees along the Via Verde

El Castillo de Zuheros is a historic fortress in the small municipality of Zuheros. The castle sits spectacularly on a rocky outcrop and has become a landmark of the region. The castle's origins date back to the Moors in the 9th century. It was strategically built on a limestone cliff to control and defend the region. Its location made it almost impregnable. From here, Zuheros Castle rises majestically above the village, nestled into a cliff. The castle appears to be one with the landscape, as it is integrated directly into the limestone.

“Mural made in the town of Castro del Río, with a theme oriented to Don Quixote, referring to the historical part where Cervantes was in the town. This mural has been made in collaboration with the Castro del Rio City Council, made in 10 days with dimensions of 6 meters high by 23.5 meters long, with plastic paint and spray”. 10th Best Mural in the World 2023 chosen through the Streetartcities platform.

The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción in Castro del Río is a beautiful example of medieval architecture and is located in the heart of the village. The church was built on the site of an old mosque and was founded by Ferdinand III after the reconquista of the area in 1240. The church has a typical Reconquista architecture with a tower-fachada and a plan with three naves without transepts, separated by arches and closed by apses.

The castle of Castro del Rio, known locally as Castillo de Castro del Rio, is located in the centre of the village of the same name. The village of Castro del Rio already existed in Roman times when it was known as Postumianus Castra, Castra Soricaria or Castra Julia. In Moorish times the town was called Qasida or Qasrut and described as a 'strong'. In the 11th century the town fell under the rule of the Taifa of Granada. In the 12th century, under the rule of the Almohads, a walled medina was built. The castle was part of and situated on a corner of the city walls and probably dates from this time. In 1232 the town was conquered by Saint Ferdinand III, King of Castile. He used this border fortress as a stronghold against recurring Moorish attacks. In 1565 the town and castle of Castro del Rio were sold to the Marquis of Priego. It remained the property of the Marquis until the reign of Ferdinand VI, King of Spain, in the mid-18th century. The current ruins of the Castro del Río castle look very dilapidated. The interior of the castle cannot be visited.

The Zuheros Viaduct crosses the embedded bed of the Bailón River. It has a length of 104 meters resolved into two lateral sections of 31.5 meters and a central section of 41.0 meters. Its structure is metallic and is very similar to that of the Guadajoz River Viaduct. It seems that both projects were drawn up by the same engineers, Alessandri and Delaperrière.

Picnic area located at the intersection with the CO-6203 road that connects Luque and Baena. The source from which the water comes out of the fountain used to supply the Luque station. Next to it there is a small recreational area from where you can admire the imposing Algarrobo hill. There is also an ornamental fountain on the other side of the road and in a rest area of the Greenway where this ornamental fountain is placed that must be fed from the same source.