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María Village – Collado de Portalchico loop from María

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María Village – Collado de Portalchico loop from María

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5.0

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María Village – Collado de Portalchico loop from María

05:10

16.4km

680m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: April 19, 2026

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Parque Natural Sierra de María-Los Vélez

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634 m

María Village

Highlight • Settlement

María enjoys a privileged location at the foot of the Sierra de María-Los Vélez natural park. This town of white houses and red roofs is surrounded by peaks and slopes, as well as olive, almond and lavender orchards.

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8.17 km

Collado de Portalchico

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Collado de Portalchico is located in the Sierra de María, within the Sierra María-Los Vélez Natural Park, in the province of Almería. This hill is located at an altitude of …

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13.8 km

Umbría de la Virgen Botanical Garden

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The Umbría de la Virgen Botanical Garden is located on the northern slope of the Sierra de María, in the Sierra María-Los Vélez Natural Park, in the province of Almería. …

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14.0 km

Hermitage of the Virgen de la Cabeza

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The hermitage is dedicated to the Virgen de la Cabeza, a highly venerated figure in the region. It is an ideal place to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the landscape while connecting with spirituality and local history.

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16.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.94 km

4.48 km

2.78 km

193 m

Surfaces

13.4 km

2.06 km

812 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,870 m)

Lowest point (1,200 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

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María Village – Collado de Portalchico loop from María

María Village

Collado de Portalchico

Umbría de la Virgen Botanical Garden

Hermitage of the Virgen de la Cabeza

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