Guide-map Trekking at the Parque Natural del …...point of the Parque Natural del Estrecho, N-340...
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N‐340 CA‐8202 Zahara de los Atunes El Almarchal Atlanterra Punta Paloma Cabo de de Gracia Playa del Cañuelo Monte de Camarinal Duna Bolonia Bolonia Cymodocea nodosa Ensenada de Bolonia Baelo Claudia Ensenada de Valdevaqueros Paloma Baja Loma de San Bartolomé Necrópolis de los Algarbes Los Algarbes Betijuelo Paloma Alta Tarifa Isla de Tarifa Casas de Porro Betis El Chaparral El Lentiscal Facinas Pulido ▲38 m Sierra de la Plata Cueva del Moro Laja Ranchiles Faro Camarinal Océano Atlántico Sierra de la Higuera Cala de Picacho Río de la Jara Arroyo de la Corona Arroyo Hondo Laja de La Zarga Plata Arroyo del Candalar Arroyo del Acebuchal Arroyo de la Churriana Arroyo de Alpariate Arroyo del Salado Sierra de Enmedio Río del Valle Río de la Vega A‐2325 Arroyo del Puerco Área recreativa La Peña Torre de La Peña Silla del Papa El Pozuelo Paraje Natural Playa de Los Lances Ensenada de Los Lances Baños de Claudia X: 248.260 Y: 3.998.384 1,3 km 30 min X: 265.838 Y: 3.988.656 3,3 km 1 h 45 min X: 250.469 Y: 3.997.514 1,1 km 40 min X: 254.081 Y: 3.998.920 9,7 km 4h X: 257.260 Y: 3.995.839 5,7 km 3h X: 248.260 Y: 3.998.384 900 m 30 min The main attraction of this route is the ancient Torre del Cabo de Gracia, a tower built in the 16th century at the request of King Felipe II which today has been converted into a lighthouse: El Faro de Camarinal, which gives the walk its name. From here, if we look to our right, we can see Atlanterra Beach, also known as “la Playa de los Alemanes”, with the Cabo de Plata on the other side of the cove. If we look towards the left we can see the impressive Cala del Cañuelo, a cove which nestles between a blanket of pine trees and Punta de Camarinal. Looking towards the sea, the outline of the African continent is visible on the other side of the Straits... and in front of Cabo de Gracia, the waters of the Atlantic. Starting from Bolonia Beach, we follow a wooden walkway from which the great Sand Dune of Bolonia is clearly visible, before passing by the archaeological site of Baelo Claudia. To the left the path skirts round the lagoons which are a common sight on the beaches of Tarifa, and which are home to important birdlife including turnstones, dunlins, common redshanks and gulls. The path continues into the pine forest which practical reaches the foot of the Dune of Bolonia, before returning to the beach again where the route finishes. From here the views of the Dune are impressive... Puerto de Bolonia, Tarifa. Type of route: (Practically) circular. Difficulty: Medium. Starting Point: Puerto de Bolonia, on the CA8202 road which joins the CN-340 road to the village at Km 71. Finishing Point: Village of El Pulido. Los Algarbes, Tarifa. Type of route: practically circular (divided into 2 sections). Difficulty: Medium. Starting Point: Necrópolis de los Algarbes, on the A- 2325 road which joins the CN-340 road with the village of Punta Paloma (Paloma Baja) at kilometre 74. Finishing Point: The CA-2216 road which leads back to the starting point. The route initially follows a vía pecuaria (ancestral track used to herd livestock) and the pastures of the highlands of the Sierra de la Plata and Sierra de la Higuera which are full of cattle and country buildings of ethnographic interest. The second stretch begins at the foot of la Laja de La Zarga (also known as Las Algas), passing through woods of wild olive trees and holm oaks and where there is also a vantage point from which you can observe an important colony of Griffon vultures. The third stretch passes through the wild olive groves of the middle plains of the Sierra de La Plata where you can see abundant and varied undergrowth. At present the path is being improved. If you are planning to go on this walk, contact the National Park’s Information Point prior to departure to find out the latest information on its state. Tel: 697955540. El Chaparral, Tarifa. Type of route: Linear (one way). Difficulty: Low. Starting Point: Just outside El Lentiscal, in Bolonia. Finishing Point: The rural community of Paloma Baja. Ensenada de Bolonia, Tarifa. Type of route: Linear (one way). Difficulty: Low. Starting Point: There are two choices: -The track at Laja de Ranchiles, just past the archaeological site of Baelo Claudia. Bolonia. -Atlanterra near Faro Camarinal (Camarinal Lighthouse). Ensenada de Bolonia, Tarifa. Type of route: Linear (one way). Difficulty: Low. Starting Point: Playa de Bolonia, km 71. Finishing Point: The sand dunes of Bolonia. The Colada de la Reginosa path initially follows the vía pecuaria (an ancestral track used to herd livestock) from which it takes its name, before continuing through scenic pine forests which are dotted with cade and phoenician junipers of considerable botanical interest. In the final stretch, the path leads us to the stone ruins of a Roman aqueduct before terminating in the rural community of Paloma Baja. The walk begins at la Necrópolis de los Algarbes, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Province of Cádiz, climbing to the small rural community of Betijuelo, where you can find the second car park and where the second stretch of the route begins. Walking by the village houses of Bertijuelo, the path climbs to its highest point, where there is a trig point, offering spectacular panoramic views. The route then begins to descend downstream along the Arroyo Puerco, terminating a few metres further on, just after the Casa Forestal (lodge). You can return to the car park at Los Algarbes, either by taking the A- 2325 road or by strolling along the beach of Valdevaqueros. Tarifa. Type of route: Linear. Difficulty: Low. Starting and finishing points: Information point of the Parque Natural del Estrecho, N-340 road (Km 77.5). After a gentle climb amongst pine trees, we arrive at the Mirador de la Peña, a vantage point which offers magnificent views of: Punta Paloma, the Cove of Valdevaqueros, Los Lances, and, on clear days, even the Atlas mountains on the African continent. On this rocky headland you will find the Torre de la Peña, the oldest watchtower in the area, which is probably Islamic in origin (13th Century) and served to control the land access to Tarifa from the west – a reminder of the history of the region. One way: One way: One way: One way: One way: One way: Information Point Río: river Arroyo: stream Sierra: mountains Cueva: cave Cabo: cape Playa: beach Ensenada: cove Cala: cove Punta: point Isla: island Cuartel: barracks Torre: tower Colada de La Reginosa Duna de Bolonia Faro Camarinal Puerto de Bolonia‐Pulido Los Algarbes‐Betijuelo La Peña 1 2 3 4 5 6
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N‐340
CA‐8202
Zahara delos Atunes
El Almarchal
Atlanterra
PuntaPaloma
Cabo dede Gracia
Playa delCañuelo
Monte deCamarinal
Duna Bolonia Bolonia
Cymodoceanodosa
Ensenadade Bolonia
Baelo Claudia
Ensenada deValdevaqueros
Paloma Baja
Loma de San Bartolomé
Necrópolis delos Algarbes
Los AlgarbesBetijuelo
Paloma Alta
TarifaIsla de Tarifa
Casasde Porro
Betis
El ChaparralEl Lentiscal
Facinas
Pulido
▲38 m
Sierra de la Plata
Cuevadel Moro
Laja RanchilesFaro Camarinal
Océano Atlántico
Sierra dela Higuera
Cala dePicacho
Río dela Jara
Arroyo de la Corona
Arroyo Hondo
Laja de La Zarga
PlataArroyo del Candalar
Arroyo del Acebuchal
Arroyo de la Churriana
Arroyo de Alpariate
Arroyo del Salado
Sierra
deEn
medio
Río del Valle
Río de la Vega
A‐2325
Arroyo del Puerco
Área recreativaLa Peña
Torre deLa Peña
Silladel Papa
El PozueloParaje NaturalPlaya deLos Lances
Ensenada deLos Lances
Baños de Claudia
X: 248.260Y: 3.998.384
1,3 km30 min
X: 265.838Y: 3.988.656
3,3 km1 h 45 min
X: 250.469Y: 3.997.514
1,1 km40 min
X: 254.081Y: 3.998.920
9,7 km4 h
X: 257.260Y: 3.995.839
5,7 km3 h
X: 248.260Y: 3.998.384
900 m30 min
The main attraction of this route is the ancientTorre del Cabo de Gracia, a tower built in the 16thcentury at the request of King Felipe II whichtoday has been converted into a lighthouse: ElFaro de Camarinal, which gives the walk its name.From here, if we look to our right, we can seeAtlanterra Beach, also known as “la Playa de losAlemanes”, with the Cabo de Plata on the otherside of the cove. If we look towards the left we cansee the impressive Cala del Cañuelo, a cove whichnestles between a blanket of pine trees and Puntade Camarinal. Looking towards the sea, the outlineof the African continent is visible on the other sideof the Straits... and in front of Cabo de Gracia, thewaters of the Atlantic.
Starting from Bolonia Beach, we follow awooden walkway from which the great Sand Duneof Bolonia is clearly visible, before passing by thearchaeological site of Baelo Claudia.To the left the path skirts round the lagoonswhich are a common sight on the beaches ofTarifa, and which are home to important birdlifeincluding turnstones, dunlins, common redshanksand gulls.The path continues into the pine forest whichpractical reaches the foot of the Dune of Bolonia,before returning to the beach again where theroute finishes. From here the views of the Duneare impressive...
Puerto de Bolonia, Tarifa.Type of route: (Practically) circular.Difficulty: Medium.Starting Point: Puerto de Bolonia, on theCA8202 road which joins the CN-340 road tothe village at Km 71.Finishing Point: Village of El Pulido.
Los Algarbes, Tarifa.Type of route: practically circular (divided into2 sections).Difficulty: Medium.Starting Point: Necrópolis de los Algarbes, onthe A- 2325 road which joins the CN-340 roadwith the village of Punta Paloma (Paloma Baja)at kilometre 74.Finishing Point: The CA-2216 road whichleads back to the starting point.
The route initially follows a vía pecuaria(ancestral track used to herd livestock) and thepastures of the highlands of the Sierra de la Plataand Sierra de la Higuera which are full of cattleand country buildings of ethnographic interest.The second stretch begins at the foot of la Lajade La Zarga (also known as Las Algas), passingthrough woods of wild olive trees and holm oaksand where there is also a vantage point fromwhich you can observe an important colony ofGriffon vultures.The third stretch passes through the wild olivegroves of the middle plains of the Sierra de LaPlata where you can see abundant and variedundergrowth.At present the path is being improved. If youare planning to go on this walk, contact theNational Park’s Information Point prior todeparture to find out the latest information on itsstate. Tel: 697955540.
El Chaparral, Tarifa.Type of route: Linear (one way).Difficulty: Low.Starting Point: Just outside El Lentiscal, inBolonia.Finishing Point: The rural community ofPaloma Baja.
Ensenada de Bolonia, Tarifa.Type of route: Linear (one way).Difficulty: Low.Starting Point: There are two choices:-The track at Laja de Ranchiles, just past thearchaeological site of Baelo Claudia. Bolonia.-Atlanterra near Faro Camarinal (CamarinalLighthouse).
Ensenada de Bolonia, Tarifa.Type of route: Linear (one way).Difficulty: Low.Starting Point: Playa de Bolonia, km 71.Finishing Point: The sand dunes of Bolonia.
The Colada de la Reginosa path initially followsthe vía pecuaria (an ancestral track used to herdlivestock) from which it takes its name, beforecontinuing through scenic pine forests which aredotted with cade and phoenician junipers ofconsiderable botanical interest.In the final stretch, the path leads us to thestone ruins of a Roman aqueduct beforeterminating in the rural community of PalomaBaja.
The walk begins at la Necrópolis de losAlgarbes, one of the most importantarchaeological sites in the Province of Cádiz,climbing to the small rural community of Betijuelo,where you can find the second car park and wherethe second stretch of the route begins.Walking by the village houses of Bertijuelo, thepath climbs to its highest point, where there is atrig point, offering spectacular panoramic views.The route then begins to descend downstreamalong the Arroyo Puerco, terminating a few metresfurther on, just after the Casa Forestal (lodge).You can return to the car park at Los Algarbes,either by taking the A- 2325 road or by strollingalong the beach of Valdevaqueros.
Tarifa.Type of route: Linear.Difficulty: Low.Starting and finishing points: Informationpoint of the Parque Natural del Estrecho, N-340road (Km 77.5).
After a gentle climb amongst pine trees, wearrive at the Mirador de la Peña, a vantage pointwhich offers magnificent views of: Punta Paloma,the Cove of Valdevaqueros, Los Lances, and, onclear days, even the Atlas mountains on theAfrican continent. On this rocky headland you willfind the Torre de la Peña, the oldest watchtower inthe area, which is probably Islamic in origin (13thCentury) and served to control the land access toTarifa from the west – a reminder of the history ofthe region.
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InformationPoint
Río: riverArroyo: streamSierra: mountainsCueva: caveCabo: capePlaya: beach
Ensenada: coveCala: covePunta: pointIsla: islandCuartel: barracksTorre: tower
Colada de La Reginosa
Duna de Bolonia
Faro Camarinal
Puerto de Bolonia‐Pulido Los Algarbes‐Betijuelo
La Peña
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El Bujeo
El Pelayo
Algeciras
El Guijo
UrbanizaciónPunta Carnero
El Cuartón Arroyo de Maraber
Cañada delSardo
Arroyo del Laurel
Arroyo de laMorisca
Arroyo delLobo
Arroyo Marchenilla
Arroyo de ViñaRío Guadalmesí
Arroyo del Retiro
TarifaIsla de Tarifa
Arroyo del Salado
Río de la Vega
Mar Mediterráneo
N‐340
El Pozuelo
Ensenada del TolmoCala de Arenillas
Punta Acebuche
Torre Guadalmesí
Torre del Fraile
Punta Carnero
Isla de Las Palomas
Ensenada de Getares
Punta de San García
Punta Oliveros
Cuartel de Arenillas
Punta Secreta
Getares
La Ballenera
Parque delCentenario
Mirador delEstrecho
X: 251.741Y: 3.996.509
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1,2 km30 min
X: 274.430Y: 3.995.757
The path is lined by cork trees and wild olivetrees, and along practically the whole route youcan enjoy the magnificent views of the coast andthe African continent. On the last stretch, in theCerro del Tambor, we find the eolic park where youwill be entranced by the sound of the blades ofthe windmills as they turn.The route terminates at the remains of an oldbunker which now serves as a vantage pointoffering views of the majestic Mount Yebel Musaand Perejil Island in Africa.
Tarifa-Algeciras shoreline, Tarifa (Cádiz).Type of route: Linear.Difficulty: Low.Starting point: Tarifa, near the castle ofSancho IV (Guzmán El Bueno) by the port.Finishing point: Guadalmesí watchtower.
The path follows a vía pecuaria (an ancestraltrack used to herd livestock) which runs along thecoast and crosses the cliffs opposite the Tarifacoast towards Algeciras. The main attraction ofthis 8 km route lies in the spectacular views of theAfrican coastline, the cliffs and the abrasionplatforms in the intertidal zones.Along the route, you will find several bunkersand installations belonging to the civil guard aswell as other constructions used for observation ordefence purposes, which adds a certain degree ofintrigue to the itinerary.The route terminates at the old Guadalmesíwatchtower where there is also an observatory ofthe same name from where you can contemplatebirds crossing the Straits to the neighbouringcontinent.
pathsType of route: Linear.Difficulty: Low.Starting and finishing point: Car park at theHuerta Grande Visitors’ centre on the N IV road(km 96).
Path markedInformation pointParkingHistoric remainsRest areaView pointMagnificent viewClimbing areaUniversal accessibilityBarkioskOrnithological observatoryCampingNatural monument
Paraje Natural Playa de Los Lances, Tarifa.Type of route: Linear.Difficulty: Low.Starting Point: There are two possible startingpoints: the village of Tarifa, near the footballstadium or from the area known as El Pozuelo,N-340. p. Km 82.
The path, in the form of a wooden walkway, hasbeen especially adapted for persons with reducedmobility. A gentle walk by the wetlands of thebeach of Los Lances where you can see shorebirdssuch as common sterns, little sterns, plovers,dunlins, turnstones and common redshanks.
TracesVisitors centerHostelNatural Park limitsParaje Natural limitsRecommended trail walkRecommended trail cyclingRecommended trail ridingRivers and streamsCountry roadsHighway
Punto de InformaciónLa Peña (Tarifa)N-340, Km 77,5Tel.: 697 955 540
Oficina del Parque Natural del EstrechoC/ Coghen, s/n. San Fernando (Cádiz)Tel.: 956 203 177 / 187 Fax: 956 203 [email protected]
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Huerta GrandeVisitors Center
Los Lances
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