Caños de la Plaza Fountain – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from Vélez-Blanco

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Caños de la Plaza Fountain – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from Vélez-Blanco

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Caños de la Plaza Fountain – Vélez-Blanco Castle loop from Vélez-Blanco

06:27

21.9km

630m

Hiking

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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Vélez Rubio Watermills Route

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Viewpoint

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Caños de la Plaza Fountain

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Vélez Blanco is one of the towns with the richest natural water in the province of Almería. For this reason, one of the most striking elements that you can find …

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Town Hall of Alhama de Granada

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21.2 km

Church of Santiago Apóstol, Vélez-Blanco

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The Church of Santiago Apóstol in Vélez-Blanco is a historic place of worship dating back to the 16th century. This church combines elements of Gothic, Renaissance and Mudejar traditions, and …

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21.3 km

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

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From Cantarerías Street in Vélez-Blanco, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Vélez-Blanco Castle. This street offers a unique perspective of the castle, allowing you to appreciate its imposing structure and strategic location on top of the hill.

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Passageway of the Palace of the Marquises of Vélez-Rubio

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The Passageway of the Palace of the Marquises in Vélez-Rubio is a historic structure that connects the palace with other important buildings in the town. These passageways were used in …

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Vélez-Blanco Castle

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Built between 1506 and 1515 by order of Pedro Fajardo y Chacón, first Marquis of Vélez, Vélez-Blanco Castle is a fascinating destination for lovers of history and architecture.

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21.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

2.61 km

833 m

Surfaces

18.1 km