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Tower of Meca – Barbate Cliffs loop from Cape Trafalgar

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Tower of Meca – Barbate Cliffs loop from Cape Trafalgar

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Tower of Meca – Barbate Cliffs loop from Cape Trafalgar

03:49

13.9km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.27 km

Tower of Meca

Highlight • Monument

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 for the maritime zone of the Strait had a special importance due to the proximity to the coasts of Africa.

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9.54 km

Pine Forest Path

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What I liked about this path is that it was flat, so no big climbs and harder in surface, so easier to walk. And it makes you feel really being far from civilization, because you only see nature as far as your eyes can see. Absolutely beautiful.

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10.1 km

Barbate Cliffs

Highlight • Gorge

Spectacular views high above the sea.

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11.0 km

Costas M45 – Above Cortina Beach

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Leave the hiking trail briefly and enjoy the view

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11.8 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 watchtowers. They communicated with each other through smoke signals.

In 1805, the historic battle of the Spanish and French fleets against the English fleet under Admiral Nelson took place in the waters in front of today's Faro de Trafalgar lighthouse.

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12.0 km

View of Cabo de Trafalgar

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View of Cabo de Trafalgar

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12.0 km

Los Caños de Meca Beach

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Nice stretch of beach

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12.2 km

Los Caños de Meca Cliff Trail

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The trail begins in the Caños de Meca, next to the Las Breñas restaurant. This route takes us from Caños de Meca to Yerbabuena beach.

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13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.13 km

4.01 km

1.73 km

1.02 km

Surfaces

5.70 km

5.42 km

1.81 km

921 m

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Tuesday 14 July

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