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Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
La Axarquía
Frigiliana

Alberquillas Beach – View of the Maro Aqueduct loop from Nerja

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Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
La Axarquía
Frigiliana

Alberquillas Beach – View of the Maro Aqueduct loop from Nerja

Hard

5.0

(23)

152

riders

Alberquillas Beach – View of the Maro Aqueduct loop from Nerja

04:00

51.6km

1,340m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama

Waypoints

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Parking

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3.37 km

Eagle Aqueduct (Acueducto del Águila)

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The aqueduct Águila (translated as the eagle) in Nerja is a very large aqueduct and immediately catches the eye. 37 arches made of brick span four floors. In total, the …

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30.5 km

Alberquillas Beach

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The beautiful biking section trail on the old, now disused curves of the straightened coastal highway passes by excellent overlooks with views down to the beach.

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31.4 km

Perfect beach cove down a somewhat steep trail; great overlook of the beach and an historic coastal watchtower from the turnoff at the highway.

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33.0 km

View of La Herradura Coast

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Beautiful view despite the rather dreary road...

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37.0 km

La Herradura bay overlook

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Beautiful and relaxing viewpoint.

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39.2 km

Cerro Gordo Tunnel

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The tunnel makes a merciful effort to reduce the crazy climbing and risky curves on the road along the coast. From the West opening of the tunnel the view opens to a pleasant hilly landscape.

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48.2 km

View of the Maro Aqueduct

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The picturesque Barranco de Maro gorge impresses with its spectacular landscape and wonderful views of the sea. At its mouth lies the idyllic Cala Barranco de Maro, a small, almost untouched bay surrounded by reeds and subtropical vegetation.

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51.6 km

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Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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24.3 km

21.9 km

2.43 km

2.08 km

790 m

128 m

Surfaces

38.7 km

11.7 km

997 m

130 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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