Zahara Reservoir – Authentic alley loop from Zahara

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Zahara Reservoir – Authentic alley loop from Zahara

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Zahara Reservoir – Authentic alley loop from Zahara

02:59

9.99km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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975 m

Zahara Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

From this roadside vantage point, the views of the reservoir are truly jaw-dropping and postcard-worthy.

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1.82 km

Panoramic view of the Zahara Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path here winds uphill and is quite steep in several places. Don't forget to look around you regularly as the views are breathtaking

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2.66 km

Path with beautiful views

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path takes you up the mountain. Don't forget to look around you regularly as the views are breathtaking. The path is damaged by erosion here and there so wear …

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8.11 km

Authentic alley

Highlight • Settlement

Zahara de la Sierra is part of the series of white villages. It is one of the most beautiful villages in the province of Cadiz.

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9.40 km

Church of Santa María de la Mesa

Highlight • Religious Site

The baroque church was built in the second half of the 18th century.

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9.55 km

Viewpoint overlooking the lake and Zahara’s white houses

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Mirrador Zahara de la Sierra. Great viewpoint in the village

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9.56 km

San Juan de Letrán Chapel (Zahara de la Sierra)

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel in the center of Zahara

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9.99 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

1.14 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

4.35 km

3.29 km

1.14 km

1.09 km

139 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Monday 9 November

17°C

12°C

78 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

April 3, 2023,Enjoyable walk along the reservoir of the quaint town of Zahara

Pleasant walk along the reservoir of the quaint town of Zahara. There are many viewpoints during the walk. In Zahara, there are nice terraces everywhere. The water in the reservoir is very low, evidence of little rainfall in recent years. The hike is highly recommended

May 23, 2025,🇪🇦 Runde entlang des Embalse de Zahara-el Gastor

We had actually planned a different tour, but due to a closure (access only for authorized personnel), we walked along the reservoir.

Here, we first had to find a path to be able to walk along the reservoir.

It's astonishing/terrifying how little water there is left, or rather, how many millions of liters the reservoir must have lost.

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May 26, 2023,Wanderung Zahara de la Sierra

My 333rd Komoot tour: Zahara de la Sierra. From a parking lot at the water reservoir up into the mountains, then through olive groves to Zahara. As always, a spectacular view of the castle ruins high up on the rock. Around the rocks there is a magnificent view of the "White Village" below the castle ruins. The viewpoint "Mirador de …

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May 28, 2024,Embalse de Zahara – circular por el Parque Natural de la Sierra de Grazalema

The first part of the path is the most beautiful. It leads along the reservoir and has great views. It also offers a variety of flowers and blossoms. The last part of the path leads along the road.

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