El Peñoncillo Viewpoint – Calaceite Tower loop from Arroyo Acequia del Cano

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El Peñoncillo Viewpoint – Calaceite Tower loop from Arroyo Acequia del Cano

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El Peñoncillo Viewpoint – Calaceite Tower loop from Arroyo Acequia del Cano

01:24

21.1km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 10.4 km for 98 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.61 km

Torrox Aqueduct

Highlight • Monument

The historic town centre of Torrox is located in the hills with typical white houses, narrow streets and flower-adorned balconies. Here you can feel the authentic Andalusia. The modern coastal …

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4.55 km

El Peñoncillo Viewpoint

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Very nice mirador that offers a beautiful view of the cliffs and the small beaches. Wonderful views, a great experience! Just take a short stop and capture the perspectives.

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7.60 km

Playa Casa Blanca seen from Sanantona

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A quieter and lesser-known stretch of coast around Nerja. This region is characterized by natural coves, often located away from the main beaches and less frequented. The beach consists of …

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8.73 km

Playa El Playazo

Beach

9.39 km

Playa Río Chíllar is a smaller, quieter beach located at the mouth of the Chíllar River. The beach is less crowded than other beaches near Nerja, making it a place for those who prefer a quieter atmosphere.

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9.51 km

Río Chíllar bike route

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The cycling route along the Río Chíllar between Playa Río Chíllar and Playa El Cucho runs along the coast near Nerja. This route connects two beaches and partially follows the …

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16.1 km

Calaceite Tower

Highlight • Monument

The Calaceite tower is a 16th-century watchtower that stands on a cliff about 40 meters high, on the coast of Torrox. It was part of the network of almenara towers …

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16.8 km

Virgen del Mar Memorial

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On the steep coast you can find this rock, on which a white miniature chapel stands. A few niches have been carved into the rock, in which, among other things, …

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21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

3.51 km

2.66 km

1.37 km

783 m

201 m

128 m

Surfaces

16.4 km

2.54 km

1.75 km

175 m

148 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

22°C

18°C

71 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Comments

April 17, 2022,Easter procession in Nerja

Happy Easter to all my Christian Catholic friends. Me and my better half went to Nerja to see traditional Easter procession. It was our first time to see it and it was very interesting and unique. I'm big fan of marching bands so enjoyment was great. Right of the main square you can visit famous Balcon de Europa, promenade on …