Collado de la Vela Blanca – Mónsul Beach loop from Cortijo El Sotillo

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Collado de la Vela Blanca – Mónsul Beach loop from Cortijo El Sotillo

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Collado de la Vela Blanca – Mónsul Beach loop from Cortijo El Sotillo

01:21

20.1km

290m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

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Parque Natural Cabo de Gata-Níjar

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Parking

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2.07 km

Collado de los Genoveses Windmill

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This mill, built in the 19th century and restored a few years ago, consists of 3 main parts. On one side we have the tower, on top of that the …

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4.88 km

Scenic section at Playa de Mónsul

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Hehe, just enjoy a flat ride and relax among the mountains and above all enjoy the surroundings.

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7.67 km

Cliffside Trail in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park

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The volcanoes have left behind a beautiful colorful landscape.

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9.70 km

Collado de la Vela Blanca

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The volcanic rocks offer a variety of colors.

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10.7 km

Ascent to Vela Blanca

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Take it easy, it takes a long time

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11.2 km

View of the Cabo de Gata landscape

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One of the most beautiful passages of the Cabo de Gata, truly magnificent.

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13.3 km

Mónsul Beach

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Beautiful sandy beach between the rock walls.

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17.7 km

Molino del Collado de los Genoveses

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This mill, built in the 19th century and restored a few years ago, consists of 3 main parts. On one hand, we have the tower, on top of it the …

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20.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.1 km

2.35 km

1.62 km

1.04 km

Surfaces

16.0 km

3.62 km

271 m

168 m

< 100 m

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Collado de la Vela Blanca – Mónsul Beach loop from Cortijo El Sotillo

Collado de los Genoveses Windmill

Scenic section at Playa de Mónsul

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