Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Collado de la Vela Blanca loop from Almeria airport

Spain

Andalusia

Almería

Campo Nijar Y Bajo Andarax

Alméria

Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Collado de la Vela Blanca loop from Almeria airport

Hard

5.0

(2)

riders

Cabo de Gata Lighthouse – Collado de la Vela Blanca loop from Almeria airport

06:03

95.3km

720m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.41 km

View of Almería Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sunset August 2023.

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9.61 km

Paseo Marítimo de Ribera

Highlight • Cycleway

An ideal place to enjoy the beautiful views of the sea with a bike lane that runs along the entire promenade of the city.

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24.9 km

Torregarcía Hermitage

Highlight • Religious Site

IN 1953 the mayor threw a stone.
On the spot where the stone landed they built the much desired hermitage. The building is not a standard that you see everywhere. …

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30.0 km

Playa del Charco

Beach

42.9 km

The lighthouse is located on a beautiful viewpoint and is a tourist attraction, there were 3 buses on the P at the lighthouse. After the lighthouse, only cyclists and walkers can continue along the path.

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56.0 km

San José Beach

Highlight • Beach

The beauty of San José and its picturesque setting amidst volcanic mountains attracts many visitors. The village has approximately 1,000 inhabitants.

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60.7 km

Scenic section at Playa de Mónsul

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Hehe, just enjoy a flat ride and relax among the mountains and above all enjoy the surroundings.

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63.5 km

Cliffside Trail in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The volcanoes have left behind a beautiful colorful landscape.

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65.5 km

Collado de la Vela Blanca

Highlight • Mountain Pass

The volcanic rocks offer a variety of colors.

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73.0 km

Playa de la Almadraba

Beach

95.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.2 km

23.5 km

7.84 km

5.15 km

2.00 km

639 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

55.6 km

25.2 km

13.7 km

517 m

336 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

27°C

19°C

5 %

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