Attractions and Places To See around Cúllar - Top 20

It's not possible to cross the bridge with a three-wheeled bike. You have to go through the riverbed underneath. The day we went, there were three large dogs running loose :-/

In Serón the path begins the final stretch of the climb through the Alto Almanzora to El Hijate, the last town in Almería before entering the Granada plateau of Baza. The old border crossing was guarded by the Moorish watchtower of the Torre del Ramil, the remains are visible on an isolated hill to the left of the Nature Trail. The tower was part of the defensive line of the Nasrid era between the towers of Somontín and Caniles. At the border of the province of Granada, the section of the Sierra de Baza Greenway begins, near the solitary stop of El Hijate. The surface of the road changes, there is a patch of grass between the two ruts but it is perfectly cycleable on gravel and mountain bike. The environment is also different, the orchards and fruit fields embedded in the plain of the Almanzora River have disappeared and now the landscape is an endless plain that sinks into the Hoya de Baza. In the distance the plateau reaches the foothills of the Segura and Cazorla mountain ranges and to the south of the route emerge the reliefs of the protected natural area of the Sierra de Baza. And something important by bicycle, the slope is negative until the streets of Baza, pedaling through this suggestive and exclusive natural setting on such a comfortable and pleasant path is really enjoyable, when cyclists feel that they have chosen the best way to actively travel and learn about the landscapes of the world.

The Piedra Lobera Viewpoint is an impressive place in the province of Almería, specifically in the Sierra de Lúcar. At more than 1,700 meters, from the watchtower of Puerto de Lúcar, there are panoramic views that dominate territories of the provinces of Granada, Jaén and Almería. This viewpoint offers a unique visual experience in the region. 🌿🏞️

Galera is a nice little town surrounded by good mountain biking trails. It has some interesting archaeological sites and other things to see.

A beautiful path that runs along the old railroad tracks of mining origin that connected Baúl and El Hijate through the Moorish valley of the Almanzora river.

The access is blocked by a fence about 200 meters before because it's pretty tricky to cross the bridge from above but on the left you have an escape path, very steep but safe.

Place to enjoy 360 * of various ecosystems and mountains

At the eastern end of the Betic System, in the province of Almería and in the Alto Almanzora region, is the Sierra de Lúcar, where the Piedra Lobera Natural Monument rises to a height of 1,722 meters. It is a spectacular limestone formation with steep walls that stands out remarkably in the landscape, constituting a geographical landmark of great interest and spectacular landscapes. Its legendary name comes from the oral tradition, which says that it was in this place where the last examples of wolves that existed in these mountains were exterminated. In addition to its scenic beauty, this natural monument is home to an important endemic flora adapted to the harsh conditions that occur in this environment: low rainfall, strong winds, long periods of insolation, frequent frosts and stony soils. Thus, exclusive species appear such as the arenaria tomentosa, which grows among the rocks and has a pillow-shaped bearing to counteract the whipping of the wind. It is covered with small hairs to reflect the incessant rays of the sun. Other specimens of interest are the honeysuckle of the Pyrenees, which lives sheltered from cracks and limestone rocks; and the exotic peony, called monte rosa, to which medicinal properties are attributed despite the fact that, at certain concentrations, it is toxic. In general, there are deciduous forests and the thorns that accompany and replace them, such as sweet durillo, hawthorn, hawthorn and mostajo, among a wide variety. In addition to the town of Lúcar, in its surroundings there are other municipalities of interest, both monumental and natural, such as Tíjola, where Cela, its natural pool of hot springs, stands out; Bacares, with a beautiful urban layout perfectly integrated into the high mountain landscape; or Serón, where the cultural richness of its plot is joined by a mining past with a rich ethnographic heritage (Las Menas de Serón).