Puerta Matrera – Guadalcacín Reservoir loop from Av. Sombrero de Tres Picos - Hotel Mesón de La Molinera

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Puerta Matrera – Guadalcacín Reservoir loop from Av. Sombrero de Tres Picos - Hotel Mesón de La Molinera

Moderate

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Puerta Matrera – Guadalcacín Reservoir loop from Av. Sombrero de Tres Picos - Hotel Mesón de La Molinera

02:36

41.9km

440m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.80 km

Roman Saltworks of Iptuci

Highlight • Historical Site

The Salinas Romanas de Iptuci are located in Prado del Rey, in the province of Cádiz and are one of the last inland salt production areas still in use in the province. These salt production areas have a rich history dating back to the Phoenicians, approximately 3,000 years ago, and were later developed during the Roman period.
The salt production areas use hot underground springs that bring water with a high salt content to the surface. The water is gradually concentrated in different basins, where the salt crystals are finally isolated by evaporation under the sun.

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3.18 km

Views of the old town

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Views of the old town of Arcos. Here there is also a footbridge on the Guadalete river

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3.53 km

García de Veas Palace House

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This house-palace is located in Modesto Gómez Square number 1 (in the lower quarter) and was built in the 18th century.
The facade of the building has a stone entrance, crowned by a coat of arms, also made of stone and finished with a marquis crown; it represents the surnames García, Veas, Gómez, Guerra, Sevillano, Lara and Ayllón.
Inside there is a central patio around which the place is arranged.

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3.68 km

Puerta Matrera

Highlight • Historical Site

The Puerta Matrera is the only remaining gate of the original city wall of Arcos de la Frontera. This gate connects the old town centre with the Barrio Bajo. It is a historically important building that was restored in the 17th and 18th centuries. From here you can still see remains of the city wall between the houses.
The gate also has a small chapel with a statue of the Virgen del Pilar, which has been recently restored.

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15.0 km

Guadalcacín Reservoir

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impressive view over the reservoir

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15.2 km

Guadalcacín Reservoir Viewpoint

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This reservoir is the largest in the province of Cádiz. Called Guadalcacín II because it is built on the basis of the previous reservoir that had a capacity of only 76hm3; the current one is 800 hm3, it was designed after the 1993 drought.

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20.4 km

Puerto de la Cruz

Mountain Pass

22.7 km

Puerto de Gamero

Mountain Pass

41.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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