Playa Cantarriján from Playa del Cañuelo — round trip — Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo

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Playa Cantarriján from Playa del Cañuelo — round trip — Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo

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Playa Cantarriján from Playa del Cañuelo — round trip — Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo

01:39

5.03km

120m

Hiking

Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 12, 2024

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 432 m for 114 m

After 726 m for 195 m

After 4.30 km for 308 m

Waypoints

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443 m

Coastal Path of Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs

Highlight • Trail

Surefootedness required

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564 m

La Caleta Beach Ruins

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Some picturesque ruins to see and also to appreciate the two beaches.

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635 m

Playa de la Torre de la Caleta

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To get down to this beach we have two options, one is from the Cañuelo beach doing the marked hiking route or from the Cantarrijan beach also by the hiking …

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635 m

Old Coastal Gun Emplacement Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Some picturesque ruins to see and also to appreciate the two beaches

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732 m

View of Cala de las Doncellas

Highlight • Beach

Precious cliffs, be careful with the descents because of the slips

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1.19 km

La Caleta Tower

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For bicycle routes (MTB, Gravel, cycle tourism...) this area is recommended. You can only access some of the beaches by bicycle. If you go hiking by car, be careful not …

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2.85 km

Cantarriján Beach

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Beautiful beach surrounded by cliffs in the heart of the Acantilados de Maro-Cerro Gordo Natural Area. The beach is made of small pebbles and not sand, so I recommend wearing …

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5.03 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.39 km

847 m

728 m

616 m

463 m

Surfaces

1.94 km

995 m

799 m

616 m

596 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 23 October

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17°C

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Comments

September 12, 2026,Cliff Walk in Maro-Cerro Gordo with Spectacular Views

A varied and enjoyable hike, although some sections are quite demanding. In a few places, you have to climb steep sandy paths where there is very little grip, so good footwear is important.
You can park your car at the top of the cliff, from where a shuttle bus takes you down. Walking down is also possible, but we found …