Cártama is a municipality in the heart of the Guadalhorce Valley in Málaga, Andalusia, offering a diverse landscape for outdoor activities. The region features fertile valley floors with extensive orchards, rolling hills, and the Guadalhorce River, providing varied terrain for several sports like mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, and more. It is flanked by the Sierra de Cártama, comprising the Espartales and Llana mountains, which present more challenging routes.
Cártama offers more than…
92
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4.7
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Average rating
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5.0
(9)
44
hikers
11.3km
03:38
470m
470m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.5
(13)
49
hikers
6.08km
02:11
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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23
hikers
8.46km
02:16
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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16
hikers
7.01km
01:52
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
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16
riders
34.9km
02:36
390m
390m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

6
riders
48.1km
03:59
1,150m
1,150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

1
riders
42.7km
03:43
920m
920m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
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53
riders
53.8km
03:45
250m
250m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
(1)
7
riders
29.7km
01:24
290m
290m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
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232
riders
119km
05:55
1,680m
1,680m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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166
riders
122km
05:56
1,510m
1,510m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

24
riders
69.7km
03:29
940m
940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4.5
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116
riders
102km
07:26
2,060m
2,060m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

40
riders
46.7km
03:29
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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33
riders
92.8km
07:35
1,660m
1,660m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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25
riders
97.4km
06:47
1,730m
1,730m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(3)
44
riders
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
riders
36.4km
02:20
200m
200m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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16
riders
60.1km
04:15
1,070m
1,070m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
37.3km
03:36
980m
980m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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24
runners
8.27km
01:10
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

6
runners
5.20km
00:33
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
23.2km
02:39
610m
610m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
25.7km
02:57
640m
640m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Cártama offers a diverse landscape for outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The region features both fertile valley floors and rugged mountainous areas. More than 130 routes are available across these sports.
Cártama provides a variety of mountain biking trails, ranging from valley routes to more challenging paths in the Sierra de Cártama. Specific routes can be found in the MTB Trails around Cártama guide. The terrain includes both fertile valley floors and mountainous areas.
Road cycling routes in Cártama primarily traverse the fertile Guadalhorce Valley, offering scenic rides through orchards. The Road Cycling Routes around Cártama guide provides detailed information on available options. These routes often feature flat sections suitable for various skill levels.
Cártama offers hiking paths through its valley and into the Sierra de Cártama, including the Sierra de Los Espartales. The Hiking around Cártama guide details various trails. Elevated locations like Monte de la Virgen provide panoramic views.
Cártama offers routes suitable for families, particularly along the Guadalhorce Riverbanks Recreational Area with its walking paths. The fertile valley floors also provide gentler terrain for leisurely touring cycling. Specific family-friendly options are often found among the easier hiking and touring cycling routes.
Key natural features include the Guadalhorce Valley and River, flanked by the Sierra de Cártama (Espartales and Llana mountains). Notable landmarks include Monte de la Virgen with its chapel, and the restored iron bridge (Puente de Hierro) over the Guadalhorce River. Riverside areas offer natural havens.
Cártama is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 19,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The region features over 130 routes across various sports, which have an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Cártama, including MTB Trails around Cártama, Road Cycling Routes around Cártama, and Hiking around Cártama. Guides are also available for Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Jogging.
The official website for Cártama is www.cartama.es. This site provides general information about the municipality.
The phone number for Cártama Town Hall is +34 952 422 195. This number can be used for general inquiries about the municipality.
Cártama offers numerous routes for touring cycling, primarily utilizing the flat and fertile Guadalhorce Valley. These routes often pass through extensive orchards and along the Guadalhorce River. The Cycling around Cártama guide provides more details.

