Collado de la Vela Blanca – Cabo de Gata Lighthouse loop from San José

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Almería

Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Níjar

Collado de la Vela Blanca – Cabo de Gata Lighthouse loop from San José

Hard

4.7

(12)

159

riders

Collado de la Vela Blanca – Cabo de Gata Lighthouse loop from San José

02:47

32.2km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

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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1.23 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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1.39 km

Molino del 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 hand, we have the tower, on top of it the …

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7.13 km

View of the Cabo de Gata landscape

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One of the most beautiful passages of the Cabo de Gata, truly magnificent.

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8.86 km

Collado de la Vela Blanca

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The volcanic rocks offer a variety of colors.

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12.9 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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16.1 km

Cabo de Gata Salt Pans

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The Cabo de Gata salt flats are a set of wetlands of natural origin but economically exploited as saltworks. They are part of the Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park on …

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23.2 km

Coastal Viewpoint

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When you reach the summit it’s worth is. Amazing view and sense of accomplishment.

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23.7 km

View of Cabo de Gata

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32.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.7 km

15.0 km

1.58 km

Surfaces

16.4 km

15.6 km

218 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

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Weather

Friday 23 October

24°C

19°C

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Expect light wind and shifting conditions.

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Comments

October 7, 2024,Circular Almería Cicloturismo DIA 4/4 San José - Cabo de Gata

Short but intense route due to the gradient and the condition of the track. The climb is a discarded track in some places and with some gravel. Feasible but demanding for non-MTB bikes.

Incredible landscapes, access to Playa de los Genoveses and Monsul. Highly recommended!!

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