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Collado de Portalchico is located in the Sierra de María, within the Sierra María-Los Vélez Natural Park, in the province of Almería. This hill is located at an altitude of 1880 meters and offers impressive panoramic views both to the north and south of the mountain range. To reach Collado de Portalchico, you can follow a hiking route that starts from the Ermita de la Virgen de la Cabeza and passes through the Umbría de la Virgen Botanical Garden. The route is challenging but rewarding, and will allow you to enjoy the natural beauty of the region.

The hermitage is dedicated to the Virgen de la Cabeza, a highly venerated figure in the region. It is an ideal place to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the landscape while connecting with spirituality and local history.

The Umbría de la Virgen Botanical Garden is located on the northern slope of the Sierra de María, in the Sierra María-Los Vélez Natural Park, in the province of Almería. This botanical garden is part of the Andalusian Network of Botanical and Mycological Gardens in Natural Spaces. It is an ideal place to appreciate the flora and vegetation of the region in a comfortable and pleasant way.

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Idyllic place for a picnic break

From the Puntal del Morral viewpoint, the views are simply spectacular. In the foreground, the green of the pine forest is revealed, which gives way, below, to the yellow and brown plain. To the south you can see the bare cliffs of Punta del Morral, the Sierra de María and the Peñón del Guarda.

María enjoys a privileged location at the foot of the Sierra de María-Los Vélez natural park. This town of white houses and red roofs is surrounded by peaks and slopes, as well as olive, almond and lavender orchards.