The best road cycling routes around Illar

The thermal waters of Baños de Sierra Alhamilla are located in the village of Pechina, Almería. The spring emerges from carbonate rocks of the Nevado-Filábride Complex aquifer, with a constant flow at a high temperature (58°C). Benefits of the waters: Therapeutic: anti-inflammatory and analgesic (rheumatism, arthritis, neuralgia, trauma); antispasmodic and sedative effects due to radon. Dermatological: eliminate oil and dead skin, regenerate the skin; promote sweating and detoxification. Respiratory: beneficial for rhinitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis, asthma, and allergies; thin mucus. Digestive: help with gastritis, ulcers, dyspepsia, and gallbladder problems; prevent gallstones and reduce uric acid; diuretic and detoxifying.

The Ohanes viewpoint, in the heart of the Alpujarra, offers a privileged panoramic view of the ravines and valleys that descend from the Sierra Nevada. From this vantage point, you can admire the terraced hillsides lined with vineyards and almond trees, alongside the village's whitewashed houses, perched on the mountain. It's a perfect place to stop and enjoy the views.

To do series and train both the ascent and the descent

Here we start with gentle climbs👍

Íllar is a southern Spanish village and municipality (municipio) in the province of Almería with 460 inhabitants (as of 2024).

The village with about 700 inhabitants is situated on the river, in a beautiful place surrounded by large rocks and hills that, together with the white houses of Arab origin in terraces and the orchards, form a beautiful sight. The parish church is worth mentioning.

In the Al-Andalus period, the town was in a different location. It was in a higher area called "lugarejo". Jorge Lirola assures us that Illar comes from the Arabic word al-Aliya, meaning "la Alta" (the high one).

A few remains from the late Bronze Age (approx. 6th century BC) have been found in the municipality; Roman and Visigothic traces are lacking. It can be assumed that Berbers from the Maghreb were the actual founders of the town in the 8th century. The town was reconquered by the Christians at the end of the 15th century (reconquista), but was briefly given as a fief to the last Emir of Granada, Boabdil. Many Moors from the south of Spain retreated to the remote mountains of the Alpujarras during this period; isolated attempts at final Christianization failed, but after the Moorish uprisings of 1499 to 1501 and 1568 to 1571, the last Muslims were expelled or resettled at the beginning of the 17th century.