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Authentic alley – Zahara Reservoir loop from La Playita

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Authentic alley – Zahara Reservoir loop from La Playita

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Authentic alley – Zahara Reservoir loop from La Playita

03:01

10.1km

280m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 25, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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502 m

Path with beautiful views

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path takes you up the mountain. Don't forget to look around you regularly as the views are breathtaking. The path is damaged by erosion here and there so wear good shoes. Along the way, you will meet many barking dogs

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2.22 km

Panoramic view of the Zahara Reservoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path here winds uphill and is quite steep in several places. Don't forget to look around you regularly as the views are breathtaking

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3.07 km

Zahara Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

From this roadside vantage point, the views of the reservoir are truly jaw-dropping and postcard-worthy.

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4.41 km

Viewpoint overlooking the lake and Zahara’s white houses

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mirrador Zahara de la Sierra. Great viewpoint in the village

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4.43 km

San Juan de Letrán Chapel (Zahara de la Sierra)

Highlight • Religious Site

Small chapel in the center of Zahara

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4.56 km

Church of Santa María de la Mesa

Highlight • Religious Site

The baroque church was built in the second half of the 18th century.

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4.60 km

Authentic alley

Highlight • Settlement

Zahara de la Sierra is part of the series of white villages. It is one of the most beautiful villages in the province of Cadiz.

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5.85 km

Zahara Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

10.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.73 km

1.09 km

1.08 km

137 m

Surfaces

3.96 km

3.78 km

1.09 km

1.08 km

125 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

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Friday 14 August

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Comments

May 26, 2023,Wanderung Zahara de la Sierra

My 333rd Komoot tour: Zahara de la Sierra. From a parking lot at the water reservoir up into the mountains, then through olive groves to Zahara. As always, a spectacular view of the castle ruins high up on the rock. Around the rocks there is a magnificent view of the "White Village" below the castle ruins. The viewpoint "Mirador de …

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April 3, 2023,Enjoyable walk along the reservoir of the quaint town of Zahara

Pleasant walk along the reservoir of the quaint town of Zahara. There are many viewpoints during the walk. In Zahara, there are nice terraces everywhere. The water in the reservoir is very low, evidence of little rainfall in recent years. The hike is highly recommended

May 23, 2025,🇪🇦 Runde entlang des Embalse de Zahara-el Gastor

We had actually planned a different tour, but due to a closure (access only for authorized personnel), we walked along the reservoir.

Here, we first had to find a path to be able to walk along the reservoir.

It's astonishing/terrifying how little water there is left, or rather, how many millions of liters the reservoir must have lost.

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May 28, 2024,Embalse de Zahara – circular por el Parque Natural de la Sierra de Grazalema

The first part of the path is the most beautiful. It leads along the reservoir and has great views. It also offers a variety of flowers and blossoms. The last part of the path leads along the road.

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Authentic alley – Zahara Reservoir loop from La Playita

Path with beautiful views

Panoramic view of the Zahara Reservoir

Zahara Reservoir

Viewpoint overlooking the lake and Zahara’s white houses

San Juan de Letrán Chapel (Zahara de la Sierra)

Church of Santa María de la Mesa

Authentic alley

Zahara Reservoir

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