Acantilados Y Fondos Marinos De Calahonda-Castell De Ferro
Acantilados Y Fondos Marinos De Calahonda-Castell De Ferro
Acantilados Y Fondos Marinos De Calahonda-Castell De Ferro is a marine-terrestrial protected area situated on the Costa Tropical of Granada. This region is defined by its dramatic coastal landscapes, featuring abrupt limestone cliffs that meet the sea, interspersed with small coves and beaches. The rugged coastline and varied terrain provide a setting for several outdoor activities like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more. Its unique geological formations and coastal environment offer diverse routes for exploration.
91
Routes
4.4
(208)
Average rating
2215
People visited

4.4
(45)
193
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(13)
85
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
13
hikers
10.5km
03:26
480m
480m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.4
(7)
14
hikers
4.98km
01:37
210m
210m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(3)
111
riders
63.8km
03:59
1,820m
1,820m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

92
riders
46.0km
02:43
1,150m
1,150m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.3
(8)
231
riders
70.6km
03:13
720m
720m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

77
riders
63.4km
03:36
1,410m
1,410m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.1
(14)
86
riders
85.3km
05:34
1,130m
1,130m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
31
riders
64.0km
05:02
1,810m
1,810m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(8)
27
riders
35.7km
02:25
600m
600m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(7)
21
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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37
runners
12.0km
01:17
210m
210m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
5.95km
00:44
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
8.85km
00:57
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5
runners
5.19km
00:33
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(12)
22
riders
56.2km
04:35
1,150m
1,150m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
14
riders
76.3km
05:17
970m
970m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
9
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
7
riders
19.7km
01:57
650m
650m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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10
riders
35.9km
02:36
890m
890m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
62.9km
05:19
2,110m
2,110m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

2
riders
22.4km
01:47
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
riders
81.1km
06:19
2,440m
2,440m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Acantilados Y Fondos Marinos De Calahonda-Castell De Ferro is a marine-terrestrial protected area on the Costa Tropical of Granada. It is characterized by abrupt limestone cliffs, small coves, and beaches, and is designated as a Site of Community Importance (LIC) and a Special Area of Conservation (ZEC).
The region offers various outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. There are 4 routes available across these sports, with more than 10,000 visitors having explored the area.
Yes, the area provides road cycling routes known for their good asphalt, scenic hills, and panoramic coastal views with relatively low traffic. An example route is the "Carretera costera entre Calahonda y Castell de Ferro." More details are available in the Road Cycling Routes in Acantilados Y Fondos Marinos De Calahonda-Castell De Ferro guide.
Hiking trails traverse the dramatic coastal landscape, allowing exploration of secluded coves and unique plant communities. Easy hikes are available, such as a 3.2-mile [5.19 km] loop from Castell de Ferro. Further information can be found in the Hiking in Acantilados Y Fondos Marinos De Calahonda-Castell De Ferro guide.
Yes, the region offers numerous mountain biking trails catering to various technical difficulty levels. An example is the challenging "Playa del Zacatín y Playa de la Rijana" circular route from Calahonda. Consult the MTB Trails in Acantilados Y Fondos Marinos De Calahonda-Castell De Ferro guide for more options.
Yes, the region provides family-friendly options, particularly for hiking. Easy hikes suitable for all fitness levels are available. The Family-friendly hikes in Acantilados Y Fondos Marinos De Calahonda-Castell De Ferro guide offers specific routes.
The area features dramatic limestone cliffs, small coves, and beaches like Playa de la Rijana. Its rich marine ecosystems contain diverse fish, corals, and endangered invertebrate species. Unique terrestrial flora adapted to the coastal environment also thrives here.
The region has attracted more than 10,000 visitors on komoot. The available routes have an average rating of 4.39 out of 5 stars, based on over 1,100 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the region, including Road Cycling Routes, Hiking, and MTB Trails. Guides for easy hikes, family-friendly hikes, and traffic-free bike rides are also available.
Official information regarding the natural area is available on the Ventana del Visitante de la Junta de Andalucía website. The official website is juntadeandalucia.es/medioambiente/portal/web/ventanadelvisitante.
Yes, there are hiking routes that can be accessed from bus stations within the region. These routes offer convenient starting points for exploring the coastal landscape. Specific options are detailed in the Hikes from bus stations in Acantilados Y Fondos Marinos De Calahonda-Castell De Ferro guide.
Road cycling routes in the region can feature significant elevation gains. For instance, a 30.5-mile [49.1 km] loop from Castell de Ferro includes an elevation gain of 2,133 feet [650m]. Another route, "calahonda-castel-calahonda," has a 2,041-foot [622m] ascent over 10.6 miles [17 km].

