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Los Caños de Meca – Tower of Meca loop from Cape Trafalgar

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Los Caños de Meca – Tower of Meca loop from Cape Trafalgar

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Los Caños de Meca – Tower of Meca loop from Cape Trafalgar

01:48

15.4km

190m

Running

Hard run. 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: July 8, 2026

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2.33 km

Los Caños de Meca

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Beautiful coastal town located in the municipality of Barbate, in the province of Cádiz and next to the Playa de los Caños de Meca.

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6.63 km

Tower of Meca

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The tower belongs to the system of coastal watchtowers ordered to be built by Philip II in the 16th century to defend the Spanish coasts from Barbary pirates. The towers …

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6.89 km

View of Cape Trafalgar and Lighthouse

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Next to the Torre de Meca is this viewpoint whose views suggest why a watchtower was placed in this place.

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10.8 km

View of Cape Trafalgar Lighthouse

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The Tajo, Trafalgar and Meca watchtowers were built in the 15th-16th centuries. Built to defend against pirate attacks. At first they were equipped with artillery, later converted to more effective …

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13.3 km

Bakery

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Here you will find delicious breakfast and home-baked bread.

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15.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.79 km

2.68 km

1.23 km

1.13 km

600 m

Surfaces

5.53 km

5.48 km

2.40 km

1.98 km

< 100 m

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Saturday 11 July

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Los Caños de Meca – Tower of Meca loop from Cape Trafalgar

Los Caños de Meca

Tower of Meca

View of Cape Trafalgar and Lighthouse

View of Cape Trafalgar Lighthouse

Bakery

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