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Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Collado de la Vela Blanca loop from Centro de visitantes Amoladeras

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Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Collado de la Vela Blanca loop from Centro de visitantes Amoladeras

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Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Collado de la Vela Blanca loop from Centro de visitantes Amoladeras

04:22

55.6km

640m

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: March 18, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 28.1 km for 194 m

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Parking

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12.4 km

La Fabriquilla Beach

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Narrow but super long beach that gets crowded in summer but at some times of the year it is deserted.

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14.0 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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19.9 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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26.0 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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26.2 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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28.1 km

San José Beach

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The beauty of San José and its picturesque setting amidst volcanic mountains attracts many visitors. The village has approximately 1,000 inhabitants.

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37.6 km

Collado de la Vela Blanca

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The volcanic rocks offer a variety of colors.

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44.8 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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55.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

24.2 km

6.49 km

367 m

Surfaces

25.5 km

21.7 km

6.99 km

1.28 km

223 m

Elevation

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Thursday 16 April

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Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Collado de la Vela Blanca loop from Centro de visitantes Amoladeras

La Fabriquilla Beach