View of the Maro Aqueduct – Aqueduct of the Eagle loop from Paraje Natural Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo

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View of the Maro Aqueduct – Aqueduct of the Eagle loop from Paraje Natural Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo

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View of the Maro Aqueduct – Aqueduct of the Eagle loop from Paraje Natural Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo

02:02

28.1km

600m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 29, 2026

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Parking

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698 m

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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5.20 km

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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5.22 km

Aqueduct of the Eagle

Highlight • Monument

The aqueduct of Roman origin built at the end of the 19th century was used for irrigation and to transport water to the sugar factory. It is still in use today, although it is only used for irrigation purposes.

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12.3 km

View of La Herradura Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view despite the rather dreary road...

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16.3 km

La Herradura bay overlook

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful and relaxing viewpoint.

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20.0 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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20.9 km

Río Jate delta 🏞️ Almuñécar

Highlight • River

Wetlands at the bridge with a view North up the river all the way to the freeway viaduct and the tall mountain range behind. To the South it offers a nice view of the bay.

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24.5 km