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Playa de Mónsul – Mónsul Beach loop from Residencial Cala Higuera

Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Níjar

Playa de Mónsul – Mónsul Beach loop from Residencial Cala Higuera

Easy

5.0

(1)

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Playa de Mónsul – Mónsul Beach loop from Residencial Cala Higuera

00:48

11.6km

150m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 24, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.53 km

Windmill at the Collado de los Genoveses

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This mill, built in the 19th century and restored a few years ago, consists of 3 main parts. On one side we have the tower, on top of that the …

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1.55 km

View of the volcanic landscape

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The volcanic landscape offers a wealth of different types of stone with many colours that characterise the landscape so beautifully.

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2.04 km

Agave Trail to the beach

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This short trail leads to the beach and is a lot of fun to ride on a mountain bike. Be careful of the occasional sand and rocks along the way!

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4.29 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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5.61 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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5.96 km

Mónsul Beach

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Beautiful sandy beach between the rock walls.

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9.37 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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10.3 km

Collado de los Genoveses Windmill

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This mill, built in the 19th century and restored a few years ago, consists of 3 main parts. On one side we have the tower, on top of that the …

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11.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.93 km

2.03 km

340 m

289 m

Surfaces

9.22 km

1.76 km

610 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 25 July

29°C

22°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Playa de Mónsul – Mónsul Beach loop from Residencial Cala Higuera

00:48h

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150m

Playa de Mónsul – Mónsul Beach loop from Residencial Cala Higuera

Windmill at the Collado de los Genoveses

View of the volcanic landscape

Agave Trail to the beach

Scenic section at Playa de Mónsul

Playa de Mónsul

Mónsul Beach

View of Morrón de los Genoveses

Collado de los Genoveses Windmill

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