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La Herradura Beach – View of the Maro Aqueduct loop from La Herradura

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Spain
Andalusia
Granada
Comarca de la Costa Granadina
Almuñécar

La Herradura Beach – View of the Maro Aqueduct loop from La Herradura

Hard

4.4

(52)

410

riders

La Herradura Beach – View of the Maro Aqueduct loop from La Herradura

03:20

46.5km

920m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 20, 2026

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3.06 km

La Herradura Beach

Highlight • Beach

Wide sandy beach along the town's entire waterfront with several access paths from the beach esplanade.

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10.0 km

View of La Herradura Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view despite the rather dreary road...

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11.7 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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12.6 km

Alberquillas Beach

Highlight • Beach

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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5

17.3 km

Nerja Cave

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The caves were discovered by chance in 1959 by a group of five young people and are now one of the most famous sights in the region.

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18.2 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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18.2 km

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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24.1 km

A quieter and lesser-known stretch of coast around Nerja. This region is characterized by natural coves, often located away from the main beaches and less frequented. The beach consists of …

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46.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.0 km

6.43 km

4.48 km

2.08 km

1.06 km

319 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.5 km

3.20 km

897 m

768 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

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