Vélez-Rubio – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Rubio

Vélez-Rubio – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Rubio

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Vélez-Rubio – Vélez-Blanco loop from Vélez-Rubio

02:17

42.1km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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After 10.1 km for 261 m

After 28.1 km for 261 m

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4.18 km

Church of the Encarnación of Vélez-Rubio

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Vélez-Rubio is a town that has amalgamated cultures over the centuries. Its urban center presents a very interesting architectural ensemble, mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Although some of …

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4.45 km

Vélez-Rubio

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Vélez-Rubio is a town that has amalgamated cultures over the centuries. Its urban center presents a very interesting architectural complex, mainly from the 18th and 19th centuries. Although some of …

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9.20 km

El Brujo Sculpture

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Emblem of the town and a whole banner

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9.97 km

Vélez-Blanco

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Vélez-Blanco is a village located at the foot of the Río Claro where at its top is the immense castle that can be seen from the arrival to the valley that bears the name of the same river.

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10.7 km

Vélez-Blanco Castle

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Built between 1506 and 1515 by order of Pedro Fajardo y Chacón, first Marquis of Vélez, Vélez-Blanco Castle is a fascinating destination for lovers of history and architecture.

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11.0 km

View of Vélez-Blanco and its castle

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From Cantarerías Street in Vélez-Blanco, you can enjoy spectacular views of the Vélez-Blanco Castle. This street offers a unique perspective of the castle, allowing you to appreciate its imposing structure and strategic location on top of the hill.

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11.2 km

Caños de Caravaca Fountain

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Los Caños de Caravaca is a public fountain located in Vélez-Blanco. It was commissioned by the Marquis of Los Vélez in the 16th century. It has four water pipes and …

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19.6 km

María Village

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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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20.5 km

Puerto de María

Mountain Pass

42.1 km

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30.0 km

9.83 km

2.34 km