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Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Ascent to Vela Blanca loop from Residencial Cala Higuera

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Almería

Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Níjar

Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Ascent to Vela Blanca loop from Residencial Cala Higuera

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Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Ascent to Vela Blanca loop from Residencial Cala Higuera

02:29

26.7km

610m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.32 km

View of Morrón de los Genoveses

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The goats have disappeared, there is not a blade of grass left here

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4.16 km

Scenic section at Playa de Mónsul

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Hehe, just enjoy a flat ride and relax among the mountains and above all enjoy the surroundings.

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5.48 km

Playa de Mónsul

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You should see that rock, there are also beautiful worn rocks on the right side of the beach.

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7.06 km

Cliffside Trail in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

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The volcanoes have left behind a beautiful colorful landscape.

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9.14 km

View of the Vela Blanca

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Near the top, the views become more and more beautiful

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13.3 km

The lighthouse is located on a beautiful viewpoint and is a tourist attraction, there were 3 buses on the P at the lighthouse. After the lighthouse, only cyclists and walkers can continue along the path.

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18.8 km

Ascent to Vela Blanca

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Take it easy, it takes a long time

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19.7 km

The rugged coastline

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The coastline is rugged and beautiful to see from above, the path goes through a deserted stretch right through nature

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26.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

8.15 km

2.18 km

Surfaces

16.3 km

8.23 km

2.10 km

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

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Weather

Today

Thursday 23 July

29°C

26°C

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Comments

April 7, 2025,San Jose - Vela Blanca - Faro de Cabo de Gata

Today, once again, scurry over the mountain as a fityniner and marvel at the landscape, this incomparable panorama and the beautiful play of colors in the sea.

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