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Osborne Bull of Almayate – View of the Coastline loop from Vélez-Málaga

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Osborne Bull of Almayate – View of the Coastline loop from Vélez-Málaga

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Osborne Bull of Almayate – View of the Coastline loop from Vélez-Málaga

03:14

44.8km

310m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 30, 2026

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5.55 km

Torre Vigía Manganeta

Highlight • Historical Site

The Torre Vigía Manganeta is a historic watchtower on the coast of Almayate Bajo, near the mouth of the Vélez River. It was built in the 16th century during the reign of Philip II as part of the Spanish coastal defense system to protect the region from pirate attacks. Raids by North African corsairs, in particular, made such watchtowers necessary.

The cylindrical tower reaches a height of approximately 8 to 10 meters and has a diameter of around 4 meters. It is made of stone and mortar, a typical construction method for coastal watchtowers of that period. Its location near the beach, south of Almayate Bajo and not far from the Vélez River, allowed control of the stretch of coast between Torre del Mar and Benajarafe. Today, the Torre Manganeta is protected as a historical monument and is part of the cultural heritage of Andalusia.

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6.27 km

Osborne Bull of Almayate

Highlight • Monument

In 1956, the trademark was created that made Osborne famous around the world - not least because of the ongoing presence of the almost 14-meter-high silhouettes on Spain's highways. The Osborne bull was originally planned as a large billboard on Spanish roads, where it was to serve as an advertisement for the Veterano brandy. In 1956, the Spanish agency Azor was commissioned to design an advertising board for the Veterano brandy. The designer Manolo Prieto, who worked there, was tasked with implementing the design and developed the Osborne bull, which is now known around the world. Over time, it developed from a trademark into a national symbol of Spain. The Osborne bulls that can be seen today no longer have any advertising lettering. There are currently around 90 bulls distributed unevenly across Spain, 21 of which are in Andalusia.

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9.19 km

View of the Coastline

Highlight • Viewpoint

This section of the route offers beautiful views of the sea and the cliffs. Just take a short break, enjoy the impressions and capture the wonderful perspectives.

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21.5 km

Playa Los Rubios

Beach

34.1 km

Historic Stone Arch Bridge

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A historic bridge worth seeing, the masonry of which is made of brick and which crosses the gorge with a single span. The old bridge dates from the middle of the 18th century.

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35.5 km

El Hornillo Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

beautiful almond blossom

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38.3 km

View of the Mountain Near Málaga

Highlight • Viewpoint

Climb nearly to the top of the mountain in the background give you a wonderful view to the costline and a challange for more than 1000 high meter

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44.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

13.6 km

9.23 km

4.18 km

816 m

250 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

15.0 km

7.87 km

1.97 km

< 100 m

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Friday 31 July

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Osborne Bull of Almayate – View of the Coastline loop from Vélez-Málaga

Torre Vigía Manganeta

Osborne Bull of Almayate

View of the Coastline

Historic Stone Arch Bridge

El Hornillo Gravel Track

View of the Mountain Near Málaga

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