CADIZ Roadbook - TransAndalus

TransAndalus
Andalucía by MTB
2,000 kilometres by mountain-bike through Andalucía
Guide to the province of
Cádiz
Updated 6-may-2012
The name “TransAndalus" and "Andalucía en BTT”, together with
the contents of the website transandalus.org, are the copyright
of the various collaborators in the project. All rights are reserved.
For the province of Cádiz these are:
� Sanlúcar de Barrameda – El Puerto de Santa María:
José Mª Berenguer, Jesús Marrufo
� El Puerto de Santa María - Barbate: Jaime Andrés
� Barbate – El Lentiscal (Bolonia): Marcos García
� El Lentiscal (Bolonia) – El Colmenar (Málaga): Miguel
Ángel Baltanás
We would particularly like to thank Juan Carlos Rodriguez "Piru"
whose knowledge on routes through the province of Cádiz has
been invaluable
Editorial coordination: Francisco J. Cortés (fran)
Cartography: Carlos García
Translation: Andy Miller, Elaine and Ned Griffin, Greg Mills,
Alicja WolanczyK, and Helen Langhorne

TRANSANDALUS ROAD BOOK
PROVINCE OF CÁDIZ
Sanlúcar de Barrameda – El Colmenar
Section 1
Sanlúcar de Barrameda – El Puerto de Santa
María
40 kms
Section 2 El Puerto de Santa María – Puerto Real 11.50 kms
Section 3 Puerto Real – Chiclana 23.30 kms
Section 4 Chiclana - Conil 26.80 kms
Section 5 Conil - Barbate 26.30 kms
Section 6 Barbate – Zahara de los Atunes 9.55 kms
Section 7 Zahara de los Atunes – Tarifa 34 kms
Section 8 Tarifa – Puerto de El Bujeo 29.85 kms
Section 9 Puerto de El Bujeo – Algeciras 26.30 kms
Section 10 Algeciras – Castellar Viejo 43.60 kms.
Section 11 Castellar Viejo – Jimena de la Frontera 21.20 Kms.
Section 12 Jimena de la Frontera – El Colmenar 40.10 Kms.
Total distance travelled through the province of Cádiz 332.50 kms
� DESCRIPTION
Crossing the Guadalquivir, the river that provides Andalucía’s
backbone, you enter its southernmost province. Cádiz represents a
meeting point of continents and seas; Europe and Africa are hardly
14 kms apart, while the waters of the Atlantic and Mediterranean
mix the in the Estrecho de Gibralter (Straits of Gibraltar). This
position has shaped its environment and history, and in particular
its climate: the province’s mountains receive the highest levels of
rainfall of the whole country despite being in the heart of dry Spain;
and the frequency of its most well-known winds, the ‘Levante’ and
‘Poniente’ (eastwind and westwind). The complex geology of Cádiz,
which comprises three main entities (quaternary sediments,
sandstones and limestones) has favoured a topography varying from
rolling hills to steep mountain ranges, with a vegetation alternating
between almost desert-like spots to leafy ‘Laurisilvas’ (laurel forests),
unique in the continental Europe - the pine and cork oak forests
that make up the wooded areas are particularly remarkable. Its
coastline alternates between extensive beaches and marshes and
cliffs, and with the exception of few spots, it has been spared the
effects of property speculation.
The history and pre-history of this province has left an important
legacy: numerous cave paintings; well-preserved Roman cities,
necropolises, roads, aqueducts, and countless murals and
monuments - not forgetting the architecture of its villages,
[sometimes masked by the changes of the last 50 years].
The economy of the province has been traditionally dominated by
the primary sector: fishing on the coasts, and farming and cattleraising
in the fields, together with forestry and cork production. In
the second half of the twentieth century the bahías gaditanas
(Algeciras and Cádiz) developed as major industrial centres which
made a major contribution to the growth of the population in these
area, and along with the area around Jerez de la Frontera they
make up the three major centres of industrial activity in the
province. In the last quarter of the twentieth century tourist
development has begun to significantly change the landscape and
the local society and economy leading, as we enter the 21st century,
to a rampant speculation and settlement although some places have
managed to hold onto their undoubted charm.
Our passage through the tierras gaditanas will take in all of these
aspects: starting with the gentle hills of the western countryside and
the Bay of Cádiz, going on to see the coastlines of Chiclana, Conil
and Barbate, and then, almost reaching Tarifa, riding into the
mountains of the Sierras del Estrecho and Los Alcornocales (the
cork tree forests), and then, before leaving the province of Cádiz, we
skirt skirting the mountain range of the Serranía de Grazalema,
(which we leave behind us at Montejaque).
It’s best for the touring cyclist to be forewarned: while at the start of
this route Cádiz welcome us with gentleness and courtesy, it will see
us off demanding the utmost effort of our legs - although without
doubt, having rewarded our senses and inspired us to return to
enjoy its many charms.

TransAndalus RoadBook · Provincia de CÁDIZ
TRAMO 1
Sanlúcar de Barrameda – El Puerto de Santa María
��FICHA TÉCNICA
Distancia 40.00 kms
Dificultad Física Baja
Dificultad Técnica Baja
Asfalto 17,10 kms
Pista 22,90 kms
Sendero 0 kms 0 %
Ciclabilidad 100 %
��OTROS DATOS
¿Dónde Dormir?
Hostal Sixto [web]
Plaza Barroso, 6 – 956 846 310 - Rota (zona centro)
Hostal El Torito [web]
C/ Constitución, 1 – 956 813 369 - Rota (zona centro)
Hotel Los Cántaros *** [web]
C/ Curva, 6 - 956 540 020 - El Puerto de Santa María (zona centro)
25% discount to transandaluseros
Hotel Los Jándalos [web]
Avd. Bajamar, s/n – 956-873-211 – El Puerto de Santa María
El Baobab Hostel [web]
C/. Pagador, 37 – 956-542-123 – El Puerto de Santa María
15% discount to transandaluseros
Hotel Campomar ** [web]
Avd. Catalina Santos “La Guachi”, 3 – 956 560 143
El Puerto de Santa María (Valdelagrana)
Hostal Chaikana [web]
C/ Javier de Burgos, 17 – 956 542 922 - El Pto de Sta María (zona
centro)
Camping Playa las Dunas de San Antón [web]
P. Marítimo La Puntilla – 956 872 210 - El Puerto de Santa María
¿Dónde Comer?
Rota: Muchos y variados sitios en torno a la “Plaza de La Costilla”
(restaurantes, pizzerías, tabernas, cafeterías…)
Pizzería La Forestal (decoración de ciclismo) - C/ Catavino de Oro
Nº 2 - Rota
El Puerto de Santa María: Gran variedad de establecimientos en la
“Ribera del marisco”, incluidos los célebres “Romerijos”
Rte. La Dorada – Avda. de la Bajamar, 36 – El Puerto de Santa
María
Supermercado Tienda bicis Taller mecánico Farmacia
�� �� �� ��
�
� Ciclos Coca – Polígono Palmar Nave 12 – 956 38 41 73 – Sanlúcar
� Jurado y Valdés – Avda. Constitución 30 - 956 37 34 95 - Chipiona
� Bicicletas Antonio’s - Avda. San Fernando 66 - 956 81 46 44 - Rota
� Bicicletas Bigote- Edificio Oasis - 956 87 54 18 - El Puerto de Santa
María
� Decathlon – El Puerto de Santa María
� DESCRIPCION
The new route for the first section of the TransAndalus follows
the Vía Verde de la Costa Noroeste (north-east coast greenway)
on the old railway line which once linked the towns of
Sanlucar de Barrameda, Cadiz, None, Rota and El Puerto de
Santa Maria. As these are all major towns with lots of
facilities for tourists, you won’t have any trouble finding places
to stay, good places to eat, monuments to see, bodegas (wine
cellars), and bike shops, etc ...
As noted below, we start by the Bajo de Guía pier and after a
short stretch of cycle path, take several local streets that lead

to the beginning of the section of the greenway, from here keep
straight on to Chipiona where the route makes a wide curve
before continuing in a constant straight line to Rota. Here we
leave the old railway line to take the service road parallel to
the A-491 and Camino Viejo de Rota, which will take us to El
Puerto de Santa María, the end of the section.

Section 1 · Sanlúcar – Pto. Sta. María · Overview
Section 1 · Sanlúcar – Pto. Sta. María · Profile

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz .
Section 1 · Sanlúcar de Barrameda – El Pto. Sta. María
Total Partial Diagram Description
Sanlucar de Barrameda. We begin
the route at the Olaso jetty (by the
0,00 0.00
yacht club). Head right (southwest)
0,21
1,75
2,15
2,60
3,00
0.21
1.54
0.40
0.45
0.40
Paseo maritimo. Take the cycle
track to the end of the Paseo
maritime (sea front).
Roundabout. Take the first exit
onto the Avenida de Las Piletas. At
the end of the avenida turn left,
and continue to the La Balsa fishing
sport club
Turn right onto a street without a
name built along the course of the
old railway.
Underpass - go under the Avenida
del Castillo. Straight on.
Roundabout. Straight on taking
the second exit.
3,30
3,85
4,30
4,80
5,25
0.30
0.55
0.45
0.50
0.45
Traffic island. Passing some
apartments on the left we reach a
traffic island. We join the Carretera
de la Jara which joins from the left.
Left turn then right. In this stretch
of road there are two two tight
turns, the first to left and second to
the right. Keep to the tarmac.
Junction. Straight on. We reach the
Apeadero de La Jara, the old La Jara
train halt. From here the road of
the same name continues to the
right, but we continue straight on
the Avenida de el Puerto de Santa
Maria.
Fork. Straight on. We reach the
Colegio La Jara (on the right), with a
church on the left. The Avenida de
El Puerto de Santa Maria continues
to the right. We continue straight
on, on a stretch of road with no
name.
Small roundabout at the junction
with the Camino (or Vereda) de la
Reyerta. Continue straight on Vía
Verde de la Costa Noroeste leaving
the asphalt. We are now coming
into the town of Chipiona. A few
metres further on there is the El
Menúo venta (restaurant/café).

5,88
6,15
6,50
8,40
8,85
9,15
0.63
0.27
0.32
1.90
0.43
0.30
Junction with a local road.
Continue straight on on the dirt
road.
Junction. Keep straight on at the
junction with a local road.
Junction with two asphalt
caminos. We continue straight
ahead following the dirt road.
Chipiona. Our camino continues to
the left, but if you want to visit this
charming town, take the cycle path
on the right. This leads to the
marina, the beaches (200 metres)
and the city centre.
We are now in the town itself.
Cross over the Avenida de Granada.
From here our dirt road continues
straight ahead through the poligono
industrial/commercial area) of La
Lagunilla.
Station. The pista ends at the old
train station (opposite the La
Lagunilla). We continue through
the poligono joining the Avenida de
la Estación which then turns off to
the right. Continue straight (on the
right there’s a "limpiabicicletas" -
bikewash).
9,30
0.15
9,55 0.25
10,20 0.65
10,90 0.70
11,90 1.00
12,05 0.15
Roundabout Straight on taking the
second exit from the roundabout,
following the Avenida/Carretera de
la Estación (old section of the
Cañada del Chapitel – an old route
for taking animals to their summer
pastures). On the left we have the
A-480 and right the Avenida de la
Constitución.
Leaving Chipiona. Again taking
the Vía Verde de la Costa Noroeste on
the right, just after the Avenida de la
Vía Láctea.
Junction. Straight on at the
junction with the Camino de Los
Llanos local road.
Junction. Straight on at the
junction with the Colada de Puerto
Romedo).
Junction with another local road.
Straight on.
Junction with another branch of
the Cañada Real de Chapitel. To the
left is the Pinar de Peritanda (or pine
forest of La Virgen de Regla). A
good point to stop for a few
minutes rest or have a snack.

13,15 1.10
13,75 0.60
14,00 0.25
15,05 1.05
15,70 0.65
18,05 2.35
Junction. Straight on. The next few
kilometres can often be muddy in
winter. There’s the option here of
taking the paved road on the right
which runs alongside the A-491
motorway.
Junction. Straight on.
Costa Ballena. We come into town
of Rota. On the right you can see
the Costa Ballena resort where there
are hotels, beaches, entertainment
and services, etc. From here the Via
Verde deserves the name, as it’s
well signed with a well-maintained
surface.
Junction with a cycle path that
leads back to Sanlúcar. Continue
straight on the greenway.
Bridge over the A-2077. On the
right we have the Asador Venta La
Peña and before the old train-stop
of La Peña del Águila..
Second bridge over the the A-491.
20,20 2.23
20,35 0.14
21,00 0.65
21,35 0.35
21,70 0.35
21,90 0.20
Sharp turn left. We pick up the
dirt road that runs parallel to the
A2075). We leave the vía verde
which continues for a further 1.20
km into the tourist resort of Rota.
Straight on. Keeping to the road
that follows the A2075 and skirts
the naval base.
Venta Las tinajas, superb menu,
especially the meat dishes.
Continue straight on, passing
turnings on the left and right
Cementerio Municipal (municipal
cemetery), the camino is surfaced
from here – although we leave it a
little further on.
Junction. Straight on. We continue
by road, ignoring the cycle path
that begins at this point.
Bridge over the A491. On the other
side, there are a number of caminos,
continue on the asphalt road.

22,20 0.47
22,80 0.60
23,70 0.90
24,70 1.00
28,10 3.40
28,70 0.60
32,70 4.00
Turn right towards the viveros
(nurseries) taking the Vía de
servicio La Laguneta (service road)
right to its end following the A491.
Caution, respect the no-entry signs
opposite and turn left onto the
service road.
Petrol/Gas Station and Venta Las
Marismas. Straight on.
Junction with the El Bercial road.
Continue straight on.
Junction with the A2078. Caution
in summer this road is usually very
busy. Take the camino that’s just
ahead.
Construction zone for the
extension of the A491. We turn left
off the road onto the Camino Viejo
de Rota. We come across several
caminos left and right, keep
straight ahead along the widest.
Turn right onto the Hijuela the
Cortijo de La Negra. This last stretch
of dirt road is a bit more difficult,
as it is quite stony.
34,50 1.80
34,70 0.20
35,50 0.80
36,50 1.00
36,65 0.15
37,65 1.05
37,70 0.05
Left turn.
Right turn to rejoin the Camino
Viejo de rota. From here go straight
to El Puerto de Santa Maria.
Altos de Berbén. From here the
road is surfaced. We keep to it until
the end of the stage.
Underpass under the A - 491.
Roundabout and the Venta
Durango on the right. Straight on,
taking the first exit.
El Puerto de Santa María,
important tourist centre and base
for the wine trade. Turn right. Due
to heavy traffic it is advisable to
ride on the pavement for short
stretch
Pedestrian crossing. Use the
crossing at the first set of traffic
lights to cross the road and turn
left. We pass in front of the over
the first traffic light and we are
across the street turn left, passing
in front of the Bodegas Caballero.

37,75 0.05
37.85 0.10
37,95 0.10
38,75 0.80
38,90 0.15
39,00 0.10
39,25 0.25
Right turn. Leave the pavement
and continue along the Calle
Durango.
Turn right onto Calle Santa Fe.
Turn left onto Calle Federico
Rubio. Near the end of it we come
to the Castillo de San Marcos
(Castle of Saint Mark).
Right turn pick up the Avenida
Micaela Aramburu de Mora.
Turn left onto Calle Cadenas.
Turn left onto Avenida de la
Bajamar. In front of us is the Rio
Guadalete and the Estación
Marítima (ferry terminal), where
can take a catamaran to Cádiz
(bikes are allowed on board). The
journey takes 30 minutes.
Embarcadero (jetty) for the famous
Vaporcito de El Puerto ferry service.
Follow the road as it bears left and
at the pedestrian crossing we reach
the Calderon park. On the right side
is the river Guadalete and left the
Ribera del marisco, restaurant
district where there are good
places to eat.
39,85 0.60
40,00 0.15
�
Cycle path. This cycleway takes us
to the start of the next section of
the TransAndalus, the Parque
Metropolitano de Los Toruños, but
...
... this section ends at this
roundabout. The train station is 300
metres from here.

TransAndalus RoadBook · province of Cádiz
SECTION 2
El Puerto de Santa María – Puerto Real
��TECHNICAL DETAILS
Distance 11,50 kms
Physical Difficulty Low
Technical Difficulty Low
Surfaced road or track 3,91 kms 34 %
Unsurfaced road or track 7,59 kms 66 %
Sendero 0 kms 0 %
Rideable Proportion 100 %
��OTHER INFORMATION
Where to Sleep?
Hostal Bahía de Cádiz
68 Calle Palma – 956 564-703
Hotel Las Canteras [website]
8 Avenida Constitución – 956 564-040
Hotel Restaurante Catalán [website]
Avenida Constitución – 956 832-203
Hotel El Caballo Negro ** [website]
Carretera. Medina – 956-83-66-12 (with bike shop)
Where to Eat?
Venta La Bajada (opposite the Hospital de Puerto Real)
Venta Teresa (opposite the Hospital de Puerto Real)
Supermarket Bike shop Repair shop Pharmacy
�� �� �� ��
�
Bike shops:
� Velobikes – Calle Sagasta, 48b (junto RENFE) – 628-62-05-82 –
Puerto Real
� Royal Bikes [web] – Crtra. Medina – 956-564-064 - Puerto Real
� Francis Bikes [website] – Chapín 3ª fase – 956-33-56-53 –
Jerez de la Frontera
� DESCRIPTION
The stage starts at the bridge across the Guadalete River. By
means of a bike path, we arrive in Puerto Real after having
crossed the Los Toruños Metropolitan Park. During this
section, we will have an opportunity to visit two beaches:
Valdelagrana and Levante. This stage presents no problems,
and is very popular with cyclists. As usual, we leave the choice
of roads through town at your discretion, but we recommend
the ride along the seaside promenade, ending at City Hall.

Section 2 · Puerto Santa María - Puerto Real · Overview
Section 2 · Puerto Santa María - Puerto Real· Profile

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz
Section 2 · El Puerto de Santa María - Puerto Real
Total Partial Diagram Description
Reset your trip computer at the
beginning of the bridge over the
0.00 0,00
Guadalete. We take the cycleway
on the right-hand side, separated
from the road by railings.
Roundabout with a replica of
Columbus’ ship La Nina.
0.90 0,90
Continue straight on in the bike
lane.
2.20
3.00
3,45
3,50
1,30
0,80
0,45
0,05
Esteros Esteros
Río Río S. S. Pedro Pedro
Roundabout with a monument of
white pyramids in tribute to the
salineros (salt miners). a little later
we pass a Decathlon (bike and
camping goods superstore) on the
left. Continue on the cycleway.
Roundabout. Cross over and take
the lane that runs in parallel with
the main road (N-IV).
Venta “El Maka”. Cross the bridge
over the Río San Pedro and go into
the Parque Metropolitano de Los
Toruños y Pinar de la Algaida.
Take the main avenue towards the
Los Desamparados salt mine
following the route closest to the
Río San Pedro.
5,08
5,40
6,05
1,58
0,32
0,65
7,75 1,70
9,40
9,87
1,65
0,47
torre
Al puente y a la Playa
Campus
The route turns away from the
river by a small shelter for
fishermen.
At a right hand bend we reach a
wooden boardwalk which is an
ordeal for cyclists, but there is a
track running parallel with an even
surface. We continue straight on,
parallel with the main road.
End of the track and the
boardwalk, turn 90º to the right
and continue on the main avenue.
90ºright-hand bend. After 130m
turn left at the junction. (If you
continue straight on the lane will
take you, 200m further on, to a
wooden bridge over the Río San
Pedro and if you go straight on
from there you will reach, after
1500m, the solitary Playa de
Levante).
We leave the Parque de Los
Toruños. We are now in the
university campus. Take the
cycleway leading to the left.
Following the bikepath we cross
over a roundabout and take the
bridge over the main road (dual
carriageway). After crossing the
bridge continue along the
cycleway heading left. Change
pavement/sidewalk before
reaching the roundabout.

10,20
10.33
10.77
11.50
0,33
0.13
0.44
0.73
At the roundabout, take the second
exit, leading to Puerto Real’s Paseo
Marítimo (promenade/sea front).
Following the paseo will take us
into the centre of the city.
Bike path. Follow bike path that
crosses de road.
Continue on bike path. Follow
bike path as it crosses the road
again, and goes along the seaside
promenade
Puerto Real. To the left is the City
Hall (“Ayuntamiento”)

TransAndalus RoadBook · Provincia de Cádiz
SECTION 3
Puerto Real – Chiclana de la Frontera
��TECHNICAL DETAILS
Distance 22.55 kms
Elevation Gain 116 metres
Physical difficulty Low
Technical difficulty Low
Asphalt 3.10 kms (max) 13 %
Unsurfaced road or track 19.45 kms 87 %
Singletrack/path 0 kms 0 %
Rideable Proportion 100 %
��OTHER INFORMATION
Where to sleep?
Hostal El Campanario * [website]
Calle Rompeolas La Barrosa, Chiclana – 956-495-958
Hostal La Campa *
Avenida Pescadores, Chiclana – 956-494-890
Hostal Villa **
14 Virgen del Carmen, Chiclana – 956-400-512
Camping La Rana Verde *** [website]
Pago La Rana , Chiclana – 956-494-348 – Chiclana
10% discount to transandaluseros
Where to eat?
You won’t have any problem finding somewhere to eat. Othere are also lots
of ventas on the outskirts.
Supermarket Bike shop Repair shop Pharmacy
�� �� �� ��
�
Bike shops:
� Bicicletas Alvarito [web]: Avenida Descubrimientos, Polígono
Industrial Urbisur, Chiclana (opposite McDonald’s) – 956-403-905-
� Bicicletas El Cerrillo: 5 Calle Remo, Chiclana – 956-404-463
� DESCRIPTION
We leave Puerto Real the passeo maritimo opposite the
ayuntamiento (town hall). Then we’ll pickup the old national
road at the Monumento homenaje al sector naval (a big modern
sculpture on a roundabout) then follow the road for 3
kilometres to the Hospital Universitario.
At the hospital we follow the camino that skirts the right-hand
side of the hospital (passing the entrance to the ambulance
station. From here we take a couple of caminos which connect
to the Corredor Verde Dos Bahías a green corridor that is
planned to link bay of Cadiz with the bay of Algeciras.
The trail leads through shady pine woods to the flowing
through a shady pine forest to the Encrucijada del Flamenco
crossroads. From there we take the El Marquesado trail that
leads which runs near the lagunas (lagoons) de Montellano y
Jeli and the abandoned quarry of El Berrueco. At the top of
the hill, there’s a scenic viewpoint the Punto Mágico with
excellent views of the Bay of Cadiz. Go into the large
settlement of Chiclana by the new bridge over the river Iro. To
the town centre and hotels are to the right and to the left is
the cycle path that leads to the start of the next section.

Note: you can reduce the proportion of asphalt significantly by
taking paths alongside the road between the 4.90 to 8.00
kilometre points percentage drops significantly asphalt. In any
case, the route is completely rideable throughout.

Section 3 · Puerto Real – Chiclana de la Frontera · Overview
Section 3 · Puerto Real – Chiclana de la Frontera · Profile

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz.
Section 3 · Puerto Real – Chiclana de la Frontera
Total Partial Diagram Description
Puerto Real. At the point where
the seaside promenade bike path
0.00 0.00
ends, turn right and continue on
the promenade now without a
specific bicycle lane.
Left turn. Where the promenade
ends by the beach, at the point just
0,98 0,98
past the last apartment building on
our left, go up a dirt road ramp
next to stairs
Road. On reaching the old main
road, turn right
1,00 0,02
1,50
2,30
2,70
0,50
0,80
0,40
Traffic circle. Take the first right.
Traffic circle. Take the first right
again. Shortly afterwards, go over
the railroad bridge
Traffic circle. After the bridge,
take the first right
2,85
3,00
3,80
4,00
4,65
7,45
0,15
0,15
0,80
0,20
0,65
2,80
H
Traffic circle. On reaching another
circle, we continue under the
highway bridge as we follow the
circle left
Circle. Once we have passed below
the highway, we take the right turn
towards the hospital.
Hospital Universitario de Puerto
Real. We reach the traffic circle at
the hospital entrance, and continue
straight across it (not entering the
hospital) passing in front of two
small rural eateries: “Casa Pepa” y
“Venta La Bajada”
At the end of the tarmac, by the
entrance to the hospital car park,
continue straight on along the track
that runs through the pine trees
Continue on past turnings to the
left and right. From here there are
several points where the track
divides only to converge a short
distance further on.
Encrucijada del Flamenco -
crossroads at El Flamenco. Turn
right.
Signposted as the ‘Tramo Varianto’
of the Corredor Verde Dos Bahias

8,65
9,75
1,20
1,10
10,75 1,00
11,95 1,20
13,95 2,00
14,80 0,85
15,10 0.30
Tarmac lane. Turn left. There is a
path running along the left hand
verge for anyone wanting to avoid
the road – although traffic on the
road is limited.
Leave the tarmac lane on the bend
before it joins the road and take the
path that runs, through the pine
trees, in parallel with the main
road .
Arriving at a wide dirt road, we
join the surfaced road which leads
to the left. We then go on to take
the cycle lane that runs along the
right hand side of the road. We
pass in front of an abattoir
(slaughterhouse).
Turn left off the road and onto a
dirt track which climbs gently.
T-junction. Turn right. (Left,there
is a gate to the entrance to a private
finca). After 70m the trail bends to
the left.
Straight on passing in front of the
church of El Marquesado.
T-junction. Turn left. After 90m
the trail bends right.
16,00 0,90
17,15 1,15
18,75 1,60
20,70 1,95
21,60 0,90
21,70 0,10
22,80 1,10
23,30 0,50
Junctions. Straight on, passing
turnings on the left and then, 40
metres further on, on the right.
Junction. Continue straight on past
the various small turnings on the
left.
Punto Mágico. Good views. Small
monument at a junction at the top
of a small hill. Go straight on.
Cross the bridge over the main
road, continue straight on. we
arrive, on tarmac, at the outskirts
of Chiclana.
Junction. Turn right, heading
uphill
Turn left onto Calle Muleta.
Roundabout. Continue straight on
towards the bridge over the river
Iro, cross over by the wide
cycleway/pavement.
Chiclana. End of the bridge. On
the right the city center. Next stage
left, taking bike path (CAUTION
when crossing)

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz
SECTION 4
Chiclana de la Frontera – Conil de la Frontera
��TECHNICAL DETAILS
Distance 26,80 kms
Elevation Gain 176 mts.
Physical difficulty Low
Technical difficulty Medium
Asphalt 6,15 kms 22.9 %
Unsurfaced road or track 14,05 kms 52.4 %
Singletrack/path 6,60 kms 24.7 %
Rideable Proportion 100 %
��OTHER INFORMATION
Where to sleep?
Hostal Cabo Roche ** [website]
Carretera Puerto Pesquero (Roche V) – 956-232-089
Hostal La Conileña * [website]
1 Calle Arrumbadores, 1 – 956-442-478
15% discount to transandaluseros
Hotel Rte. Blanco y Verde [web]
C/. Rosa de los Vientos – 956-442-613 - Conil
10% discount + PC with internet + wifi
Hotel Las 3 Jotas [website]
27 Calle San Sebastián - 956-440-450
10% discount (except high Seaton) + free bike parking
Hostal La Posada * [website]
Calle Quevedo – 956-444-171
Apartamentos Mati
Carril de la fuente - 956-441-291 or 956-440-543 - Conil
Hostal Malia * [website]
46 Paseo Junquera – 956-440-925 - Conil
Hostal Sonrisa del Mar *
3 Calle Huerto – 956-440-197 - Conil
Camping Fuente del Gallo [website]
Urbanización Fuente del Gallo – 956-440-137 - Conil
Camping El Faro [website]
Carretera Puerto Pesquero, at 2 kilometre point from TA
– 956-444-096
Camping Cala del Aceite [website]
Roche Viejo – 956-442-950
Camping Roche [website]
Pago del Zorro – 956-442-216
Where to Eat?
La Tasca de Juan (in the Torre Guzmán area)
Bar Pericón (village centre)
Pizzería Giovanni (parque de la Atalaya)
Bar Nico (in the upper part of the village)
Most campsites/campgrounds have a supermarket and
restaurant.
Supermarket Bike shop Repair shop Pharmacy
�� �� �� ��
�
Bike shops:
� Taller Lucas - 956-440-264 – Calle Buenos Aires – Conil
� Conil-Rent – Bike hire | Workshop not always open - 956-44-15-36
– Calle Gonzalo Sánchez Fuentes (opposite “Ambulatorio”) – Conil

� DESCRIPTION
In this section we again head towards the Atlantic which
comes to play a principal role in the landscape. The route
passes through the pine woods surrounding the the luxury
hotels and residences of Novo Sancti Petri, Torre del Puerco
and Roche. From here the route runs along the edge of
spectacular cliffs dotted with small coves. If the weather is
good, The beaches in this area are well worth a stop and a dip
in the sea. From the lighthouse at Cabo Roche we can make
out out below us the port of Conil and further to the the
south east the Cabo de Trafalgar (Cape of Trafalgar).
After a short descent to the eastern entrance of the small
harbour, we continue along the clifftops after riding by along
the Cala de Aceite. This coastline saw one of the most
important episodes of naval history, the Battle of Trafalgar
(which really took place closer to the Cabo Roche than the
cape that gave its name to the battle).
Travellers who pass through here between April and July will
be able to see in action the almadraba - an ancient technique
of fishing, using a system of fixed nets, that has marked the
character and economy of the villages of the area. In spring, it
is not at all uncommon to see Orca (Killer) whales near the
beach at dusk.
We arrive at Conil via the beaches of the Fuente del Gollo and
La Fontanilla. To pass through the village it is best to take the
streets closest to the coast (not always easy at times as hotels
and houses block the path at various points, obliging short
detours) before finally coming out at the paseo marítimo at the
Playa de los Bateles.
Note: the total distance given for this stage includes the 4.1
kms (at least) running from the entrance to Conil to the point
where we leave the village on the dirt road towards Barbate.
The percentages of asphalt and path only take into account
the first 19.3 kms of the stage - the route through the village
depend on the choice of the cyclotourist. Although we
recommend using the paseo marítimo, travelling through u
village’s white, steep and narrow streets would also be an
excellent choice.

Section 4 · Chiclana – Conil · Overview
Section 4 · Chiclana - Conil · Profile

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz
Section 4 · Chiclana – Conil de la Frontera
Total Partial Diagram Description
The stage starts where the bike
lane crosses the Iro River bridge.
0,00 0,00
We take the cycleway to the left
0,95
1,15
2,35
2,65
2,85
0,95
0,20
1,20
0,30
0,20
The intersection is under
construction. (Temporarily). We
continue straight ahead on the left
shoulder
End of (temporary) construction.
The cycleway crosses the road (two
more crossing within the next 50
meters, CAUTION).
We turn right on exiting the bike
lane, cross the road and follow an
unpaved path to the fence by
"Maderas Polanco" (an abandoned
lumberyard)
Ignore the junction to the left,
continue straight
Intersection, continue straight on
"el Camino del Ciervo".
3,55
4,05
4,67
4,80
5,05
5,45
5,77
5,92
0,70
0,50
0,62
0,13
0,25
0,40
0,32
0,22
Intersection, turn left (Callejón de
Borreguitos)
"Pinar de El Hierro" (Well known
local pine forest). We cross the
road a follow the track the goes up
ahead of us.
Intersection. Turn right.
We go through a wooden fence
and take a right turn up a steep
hill. There is a fountain just before
the climb.
T-junction by water tanks. Turn
left.
The track turns right.
T-junction, turn to the right.
Junction, turn right, further on
ignore the various small turings on
the left..

6,45
6,82
7,77
8,77
9,50
0,53
0,37
0,95
1,00
0,73
10,65 1,15
11,75 1,10
12,00 0,25
Junction, turn right.
Yeguada el Chapparal. Take the
left towards Campano, after 50
metres the tarmac gives way to a
well-surfaced track.
Road forks: take the right-hand
fork.
Campano: entrance to the los
Salesianos fairground. Continue
straight on on tarmac.
Venta de Melilla, continue straight
on.
Novo Sancti Petri: turn left onto
the cycle lane on the left side of the
road.
Centro de Recursos Ambientales
aula de Naturaleza 'Huerta del
Nuovo' (environmental education
centre). Continue straight on.
Junction: turn right towards the
sea. After 250m, at the end of the
street, take the path to the left.
Drinking water fountain.
12,60 0,60
13,40 0,80
13,75 0,35
14,70 0,95
15,15 0,45
16,90 1,75
17,05 0,15
18,90 1,95
H
Pass in front of the other entrance
to the beach and the hotel Chiclana
Riu. Continue along the paved
path. Drinking water.
Abandoned Guardia Civil
barracks. Turn left where the path
ends at a small roundabout.
Turn right on reaching a tarmac
lane that leads to Roche. If you
want to avoid the road there is a
path on the left-hand shoulder.
Junction: a little after the path ends
we continue straight on on asphalt
(the turning on the left leads to a
beautiful beach).
Roche, we enter this village
through a security barrier that is no
longer in operation.
We leave Roche. Roundabout: turn
right, passing in front of the
Conforte Calas de Conil.
Turn left onto a boardwalk path
with turnings to the bays and the
clifftop. We ride along it for the
next 2 km. It is worth a few metres
detour to see the Playa de Roche.
Cabo Roche lighthouse.
Spectacular views from the clifftop
over the port and the village of
Conil. Descend on tarmac towards
the port.

19,35 0,45
19,50 0,15
20,15 0,65
20,60 0,45
22,20 1,60
22,50 0,30
24,00 1,50
camping
puerto
Puerto de Conil: turn to the left
passing over a bridge and starting
a short descent.
Turn off to the right, leaving the
asphalt, and take the track that
climbs upwards.
Camping Cala de Aceite: turn to
the right, cross the deep ditch and
turn right again, looking for the
entry to the Cala de Aceite and
clifftop.
Turn to the left along the cliff
edge, followed by a lane and and
various parallel paths. Attention:
the path can get dangerous if you
get too close to the edge.
End of the clifftop: we descend to
the right by the track which soon
changes into a path. Ignore the
street which goes off to the left of
the path.
Conil: we turn right onto a a street
that leads over a bridge. We ride
for 4/1kms through Conil, and
then on towards Barbate.
Roundabout. On the right, towards
the sea
24,30 0,30
25,15 0,85
25,40 0,25
25,90 0,50
26,80 0,90
Upon reaching the beach at La
Fontanilla, left.
we leave the beach for a brief
stretch of tarmac on the left.
With the street to the left we return
to the La Fontanilla beach. At the
end, turn left back onto the main
route.
Paseo marítimo de Atlántico. We
joined the broad promenade which
runs parallel to the street and
continue straight on.
Final stretch. At the end of the
promenade, just before the river.

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz
SECTION 5
Conil de la Frontera– Barbate
��TECHNICAL DETAILS
Distance 26.30 kms
Travel Time min.
Elevation Gain metres
Physical difficulty Medium
Technical difficulty Medium
Asphalt 11,50 kms 44.0 %
Unsurfaced road or track 12,95 kms 49.5 %
Singletrack/path 1,70 kms 6.5 %
Rideable Proportion 95 %
��OTHER INFORMATION
Where to sleep?
Hostal Reyes [website]
956-232-211 | 660-124-014 – El Palmar
Adiafa Hotel *** [website]
1 Avd. Ruiz de Alda – 956-454-060 - Barbate
Pensión Piñobreña
26 Ramón y Cajal – 956433917 - Barbate
Pensión Sevilla
12 Padre López Benítez – 956432383 - Barbate
Hostal La Tarayuela
Juan Ramón Jiménez – 956-431-479 - Barbate
Where to eat?
Restaurante "El Campero" - Avenida de la Constitución – 956-432-300
Restaurante "Torres" – 1 Calle Ruiz de Alda – 956-430-985
Supermarket Bike shop Repair shop Pharmacy
�� �� �� ��
Bike shop:
Taller Castellano: 76 Avenida Generalísimo, Barbate – 956-430-156
� DESCRIPTION
After passing through the village of Conil (we recommend
riding along the streets and lanes closest to the coast) we
come out at at the paseo marítimo, at the extreme south east
of which there is a pedestrian bridge over the Río Salado
where we reset our trip computers and begin this section.
The route then continues along the Senda Costera C3 (C3
Coastal Path) which links Conil with the Cabo de Trafalgar.
Before arriving at the cape we will come across the surfer's
beach of El Palmar.
From El Palmar we take the route off the coast in order to
avoid the sandy rise to the cliffs of Barbate. We also have the
chance to visit Vejer de la Frontera, turning off 5 kms.
On the way back towards the coastline we can admire the
Acantilado de Barbate (Barbate cliffs) an escarpment, more
than 100m high, that drops vertically into the Straits. It is not
unusual to see Africa from the cliff heights. We then come to
the Torre de Tajo which together with others such as El
Puerco or Castilnovo constituted for centuries an effective
system of communication between the coastal villages, in the
event of attack. The descent to Barbate, great fun, ends at the
Playa de la Hierababuena, just at the entrance to port of
Barbate, where the section ends.

Section 5 · Conil - Barbate · Overview
Section 5 · Conil - Barbate · Profile

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz
Section 5 · Conil - Barbate
Total Partial Diagram Description
We leave Conil by the paseo
marítimo, heading SE and after
0,00 0.00
crossing the pedestrian bridge,
reset the trip computer to zero.
3,20
5,50
6,70
7,50
7,73
3.20
2.30
1,20
0,80
0,23
After riding along the track that
runs parallel with the beach, and
before arriving at El Palmar, a
river cuts across the route; we skirt
around, it on the beach, and then
rejoin the road running parallel
with the coast heading SE.
We reach a roundabout. If you
want to go to the beach turn left
towards Los Caños de Meca,
otherwise carry straight on
heading SE parallel with the beach.
Curve: A small road turns left
sharply and then becomes a path to
separate us from the beach
Detour: We go straight forward
living the main road
Detour: After turning 90º we take
the secondary path on the right
7,80
8,10
8,22
8,80
0,07
0,30
0,12
0,58
10,57 1,77
14,00 3,43
Crossroads: We turn right
Crossroads: Passing the sown field
we turn left following the electrical
installation towards the country
house visible in the end of the
road.
Country house and crossroads: By
the country house we take the road
on the right.
Roundabout: Follow the road and
turn right on the roundabout,
direction Caños de Meca.
Crossroads: Turn left carefully
taking the sharp curve which takes
you from the road.
Crossroads: Turn right. If you turn
left you arrive to Vejer in 5kms.

14,65 0,65
15,55 0,90
16,05 0,55
16,75
0,70
16,85 0,10
16,95 0,10
18,40 1,50
Detour: Follow a paved road living
the path on your right.
Houses: Go straight ahead living a
bus station on your right.
Crossroads: The asphalt turns into
the paving stones on the left (on
the right it soon turns into an
unpaved road)
Detour: On the left there is an
unpaved road from Vejer, we go
straight till a paved road appears.
Detour: We take the road living the
unpaved one on the left.
Crossroads: On the crossroads take
a paved road on your right and
then turn left following the road
among the pine trees, we enter the
natural park of Breña.
Road: The paved way leads to a
road, cross it and you see a gate in
front of you, you can pass it on the
right (jump over). We turn left and
then right through a firewall.
18,70 0,30
19,10 0,40
19,45 0,35
19,55 0,10
19,75 0,20
20,20 0,45
20,40 0,20
Path: After following the path on
the right side of firewall, once you
arrive to a curve cross it in order to
get into the forest.
Detour: Turn right.
Detour: Before reaching the
firewall again, turn right.
Firewall: This path comes out onto
another firewall and then
continues, however, this time we
do not cross the firewall and follow
the path on the left side.
Firewall: We arrive to another
firewall, we go straight on the left
side following the path among the
pine trees (much more cyclable).
Path: The firewall ends up and we
take the road on the left.
Tajo Tower (Torre del Tajo):
Passing the Tajo Tower there is a
spectacular view over the cliffs. We
keep the path straight forward.

22,65 2,25
23,20 0,55
24,10 0,90
26,30 2,10
After the gentle descent on this
track, sandy at times and rocky at
others, we arrive at a fork, where
we take the right, heading ENE
towards Barbate.
We descend by a sandy path, at
this point the path passes through
a gateway wheich leads to a lane
descending and becoming still
narrower, heading ENE, with the
Playa de Hierbabuena at the
bottom.
This enjoyable path takes us
directly to Barbate. At the entry to
the yachting marina we carry on
along the street that leads parallel
with the dock walls heading ENE.
Barbate, we can continue straight
along the avenue to exit the village
and continue the route, or take the
right which leads to the paseo
marítimo.

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz
SECTION 6
Barbate – Zahara de los Atunes
��TECHNICAL DETAILS
Distance 9.55 kms
Time required 1 h
Elevation gained 6 metres
Physical difficulty Medium
Technical difficulty Medium
Surfaced road or track 2.25 kms 34.6%
Unsurfaced road or track 6.50 kms 65.4%
Singletrack/path 0 kms %
Rideable proportion 98 %
��OTHER INFORMATION
Where to Sleep?
Hotel Almadraba ** [web]
María Luisa, 15 – 956 439332
Hotel Cortijo de la Plata ** [web]
Urb. Atlanterra, s/n – 956 439001
Hotel Doña Lola *** [web]
Pl. Thomson, 1 – 956 439009
Hotel Gran Sol *** [web]
Sánchez Rodríguez, s/n – 956 439301
Camping Bahía de la Plata [web]
(at 1 km at the next section)
Crtra. Atlanterra, s/n – 956-43-90-40
Where to Eat?
Restaurante “Casa Juanito”
Sagasta, 7 – 956 439211
Restaurante-Pizzería “Cristóbal”
Plaza Thompson, 2 – 956 439552
Rte. Bodega “La Botica”
Real, 13 - 956 439183
Supermarket Bike shop Repair shop Pharmacy
�� �� �� ��
�
� DESCRIPTION
To cycle this short section, we leave Barbate by the highway to
Zahara de los Atunes (along which we could continue if
necessary since it runs parallel to the TransAndalus). Or, at
low tide, we could choose to cycle almost all the way along the
beach from the Rio Barbate to the Rio Cachon in Zahara. The
beach route increases the cyclability of the stage to 100%
because it allows us to avoid pushing our bikes through the
sand banks we would otherwise encounter along the track.
It might seem unusual that in a section so short and flat, the
difficulty level is rated as medium. However, piloting our bikes
along the sandy track could become a little hard, especially
with loaded panniers.
The landscape is predominantly an extensive wild beach to
our right and depopulated hills to our left (depopulated
because the military uses those lands a few days a year).
Nature lovers will be glad to know that we are cycling in an
area where birds migrate. In addition, if we look toward the
sea, it's perfectly possible to make out dolphins and even killer
whales if it's the season of the almadrabas (a traditional
fishing method for capturing red tuna during the spring).

Section 6 · Barbate - Zahara · Croquis
Section 6 · Barbate - Zahara · Profile

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Section 6· Barbate - Zahara de los Atunes
Total Partial Diagram Description
Salimos de Barbate desde la
rotonda del tramo anterior por la
0,00 0,00
Avenida Juan XXIII y luego,
siguiendo recto, calle Zahara
0,35
2,15
3,50
5,20
5,70
0,35
1,80
1,45
1,70
0,50
Continuamos por la carretera de
Zahara, en dirección al puente
sobre la marisma de Barbate.
Precaución con el tráfico.
After passing extensive tidelands,
you will see some small houses to
the left. At this point, on your
right, you can leave the highway to
follow a sandy, but safer, path that
runs parallel to the road, traveling
SE.
Follow the bordering path until the
houses end, where there is a sign
indicating "zona militar" and a
ditch. Pass it, and take a track
closer to the beach traveling SE
parallel to the shore.
Continue along the sandy track,
going straight ahead at the
crossroad, SE, parallel to the shore.
Continue along the coast. After
crossing an arroyo that seems to be
dry, continue straight ahead
through the crossroad, SE, parallel
to the beach.
7,70
8,33
8,65
9,36
9,55
2,00
0,63
0,32
0,71
0,19
After a few dry arroyos, the track
divides. Ignore the branch to the
left and continue straight, parallel
to the coast, SSE.
At this point, the beach begins to
widen. Ignore the crossroads and
continue straight ahead, SE, a little
farther from the coast.
Leaving behind a concrete bridge,
we arrive at an unpaved parking
area by the side of the highway.
Turn right onto the highway and
continue SE along the bank of the
river toward Zahara.
Arriving by highway at the
roundabout at the entrance to the
town, take the first exit to the right,
going S over the bridge into
Zahara.
Zahara de los Atunes. After
entering the town via the bridge,
take the second street to the left
with various hotels and
restaurants.

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz
SECTION 7
Zahara de los Atunes – Tarifa
��TECHNICAL DETAILS
Distance 34 kms
Time required min.
Elevation gained metres
Physical difficulty Medium
Technical difficulty Medium
Surfaced road or track 15,56 kms 45.7 %
Unsurfaced road or track 10,63 kms 31.3 %
Singletrack/path 7,81 kms 23 %
Rideable proportion 99 %
��OTHER INFORMATION
Where to Sleep?
Camping Bahía de la Plata [web] (at 1 km after Zahara)
Crtra. Atlanterra, s/n – 956-43-90-40
Hostal Los Jerezanos [web]
956-68-85-92 - Bolonia
Hostal Bellavista [web]
956-688-553 - Bolonia
Hostal Ríos [web]
956-688-586 – Bolonia
Apartamentos Bolonia Paraíso [web]
956-688-577 – Bolonia
Apartamentos Miramar [web]
956-688-561 – Bolonia
Camping Torre de la Peña I y II [web]
- (I) N-340, Km. 75.5 – 956-684-174 - Tarifa
- (II) N-340, Km. 78 – 956-684-903 - Tarifa
Hotel Copacabana [web]
N-340, Km. 75 – 956-681-709 - Tarifa
Hostal Alborada [web]
C/. San José, 40 – 956-681-140 - Tarifa
Hostal El Asturiano [web]
C/. Amador de los Ríos, 8 – 956-680-619 – Tarifa
Hostal Villanueva
Avd. Andalucía, 11 – 956-684-149 – Tarifa
Hostal Alamaeda [web]
Paseo de la Alameda, 4 – 956-681-181 - Tarifa
Where to Eat?
Rte. La Reja, Rte. El Albero y Ríos Rte. - Bolonia
Hostal Villanueva - Avd. Andalucía, 11 – 956-684-149 - Tarifa
Mesón La Rueda – Bda. Huerta del Rey – 956-680-081 – Tarifa
Pizzería La Trattoria – Paseo de la Alameda – 956-682-225 - Tarifa
Supermarket Bike shop Repair shop Pharmacy
�� �� �� ��
�
Bike shop:
� Sailboards Tarifa [facebook] – Polígono Industrial La Vega - 956-681-
188 - Tarifa
� DESCRIPTION
This section starts in Zahara de los Atunes (Zahara of
the Tunas) along a sandy track parallel to the beach which
brings us to the spectacular residential development of
Atlanterra. Here we take a beautiful road that travels high
above the coast to Faro Caraminal (Caraminal Lighthouse),
where we can enjoy impressive scenery over the Strait of
Gibraltar from Punta de Tarifa on our left to Faro de Trafalgar
on the right, with Africa as a backdrop. At this point we

change direction, leaving the coast to turn towards the hills.
We pass through cork oak forests and climb near vertiginous
walls of sandy rock used for nesting by multitudes of birds,
mainly birds of prey such as griffon vultures (Buitre Leonado)
which will probably be flying over our heads.
Then, this section runs at an authentic and unique point on
the route. “El Lentiscal” is the official name of the village on
the bay of Bolonia but in practice it’s known as Bolonia.
The bay is beautiful with an immense beach of fine golden
sand and you definitely have to visit the Roman remains at
the archaeological site of Baelo Claudia. The wonderful peace
and tranquility in this almost virgin corner, unspoilt by
coastal development make it a great place to pause on our
journey. Walking along the beach and climbing the dune as
the sun down will be one of the most enduring memories of
the Transandalus.
From Bolonia, we start to head away from the coast. The
beach at Bolonia is the last of the playas that have been the
common denominator of the previous sections. This unspoilt
beach is a good place to say goodbye to the coast. From the
bay we make the climb to the puerto (pass) of Bolonia, just
over 4 kms of quiet road (except in summer). We then have to
take a narrow asphalt-surfaced track that leads to the foothills
of the Sierra de San Bartolomé. We pass through the bucolic
hamlet of Betis with the first first views of the Strait of
Gibralter and the montains of Jbel Musa in Africa; together
with the panorama of Tarifa on and the playa de los Lances.
From Betis we can also contemplate the “tumbas
antropomorfas” – graves carved out of the rock – only a few
metres from the route. The tarmac pista soon takes us to the
carretera nacional 340. Our route runs parallel with this busy
road until we reach La Peña. At this point we can choose
between continue the Transandalus, that takes leave of the
coast which we don’t see again until the route arrives at the
city of Almería or enter into Tarifa.
Note on accommodation: while the offer varies in Bolonia, the
accommodation in road section approximately between 23km
and 27km and in Tarifa does not tend to be cheap and during
the summer tends to be complete, it is recommended to
consider this before the trip and book in advance in case of
doubts.
If you do not want to enter Tarifa, on the 27km and passing
the bus station, you can cross the road and take a paved road
that goes up, you arrive at the point to the 7.47km of the next
stretch towards Puerto de El Bujeo.

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Section 7 · Zahara – Tarifa
Total Partial Diagram Description
Zahara. After passing the bridge at
the entrance to the town, turn
0,00 0.00
right on a boulevard divided down
the middle into two separate lanes.
Set your mileage counter to zero,
and go SW toward the beach.
The boulevard ends at the beach,
where it crosses a sandy lane. Take
0,15 0.15
this lane to the left. It will wind
between some houses, SE, parallel
to the beach.
Gateway. We left turn right and
take wooden boardwalk to the left
0,30 0.15
1,07
1,45
2,45
0.77
0.38
1.00
End ot the boardwalk. We will
continue straight to an unpaved
parking area. Cross this and look
for a sandy track leaving on the
right, close to the dunes. Take it SE,
parallel to the beach.
After some houses, we arrive at a
crossroads. Continue straight
ahead via the sandy track, SE,
parallel to the beach.
After passing a campground on the
left and just where there is some
construction, turn left at the
crossroad, NE toward the
highway.
2,53
3,41
3,87
3,94
4,03
4,18
4,48
0.08
0.88
0.46
0.07
0.09
0.15
0.31
A few metres before the lane
reaches the highway, turn right
onto a wide boardwalk that leads
SE to a concrete seaside
promenade.
A few metres before the end of the
concrete promenade, go to the
right and follow a short sandy
track straight ahead, SE, parallel to
the beach.
The promenade continues. A few
metres before it ends again, turn
right on a path in order to cross an
arroyo straight ahead, SSW.
Pass a hotel's exit to the beach. On
arriving at a junction in an
unpaved esplanade, take the left
fork, SE, parallel to the beach.
At a crossing where the lane that
goes straight ahead continues
between the dunes, turn left on a
lane that leads to an asphalted
road between houses, NE, toward
the interior.
Where the road divides, take the
left fork, NE toward the interior
between houses.
On arriving at a junction with a
major highway (but one with little
traffic), turn right, traveling SE
parallel to the coast.

6,25
6,43
6,67
7,42
7,85
9,30
1.77
0.18
0.24
0.75
0,43
1,45
10,25 0,95
After the highway crosses between
some chalets, there is a fork where
it leaves the coast. Turn left,
traveling E.
At this point, turn right on a road
that heads downhill. There is a sign
that indicates Faro Camarinal, SSE.
Where the road divides, take the
fork that climbs to the left, SSE,
parallel to the coast.
On arriving at the end of the
development, there is parking on
the left and an iron gate in front of
us (to keep cars from entering). Go
around the side of the gate and
climb toward the lighthouse, SE.
Faro de Camarinal. Once you've
climbed to the lighthouse where
the road ends, go back a few
metres and take a track to the left
and backwards, heading ENE,
climbing toward the interior.
This track brings us to a highway
with little traffic. Turn right and
downhill, heading ESE toward
bahía de Bolonia (the Bay of Bolonia).
Junction: straight on passing a
turning to the left (this turning
joins the previous route)
10,50 0,25
12,35 1,85
12,80 0,45
16,85 4,00
17,02 0,17
18,85 1,83
19,60 0,75
Junction: turn left.
Entrance to the Baelo Claudia
archeological site: straight on on
the road.
Bolonia. The two turnings on the
left lead to Bolonia where there are
bars, restaurants and places to stay.
If you are continuing on to the next
section go straight on. We rejoin
the route taking the road that leads
from here to the puerto (pass) de
Bolonia. Steady but gentle climb
Pass: End of the climb. Continue
on the road.
Turning: turn off the carretera onto
an asphalt camino on the righ.
Betis: Continue on the camino
passing through the hamlet of
Betis.
Junction: Turn left and head
downhill – all on asphalt.

21,80 2,20
22,00 0,20
22,10 0,10
22,45 0,35
22,70 0,25
22,95 0,25
23,65 0,70
23,90 0,25
Main road: turn right onto the N-
340 for less than 200 metres.
Turning: turn left onto a camino.
Take care - busy road!
Junctions: Straight on past two
turning on the right.
Turning: ATTENTION, turn left
onto a little-used camino.
Junction: continue straight on
crossing a concrete camino that
leads to a hotel.
Junction: straight on.
Junction: Bear right onto a path
that leads between the road and a
house. There is a shop on the other
side of the road.
Campsite: Pass the entrance to the
campsite and take the camino on
the left that bears way from the
road. NB once pass the camping
head straight on.
24,50 0,60
24,95 0,45
25,20 0,25
25,45 0,25
25,55 0,10
25,75 0,20
26,50 0,75
Caminos: Straight on at both
junctions.
Junctions: Pass the entrance to the
hotel, turn a little to the left to pick
up a small camino which then
crosses a small river.
Junction: cross the area of level
ground and continue straight on
Sendero (path): We rach a curved
section of camino in concrete. Take
the sendero on the other side.
Technical section.
Houses: We reach another section
of flat ground. The path leads
beside the road without crossing it.
Road: Cross the road. At the
entrance tothe hotel take the path
that leads to the left which follows
the road.
Campsite: At the entrance to the
campsite we have to take the road
for a short stretch.

27,00 0,50
27,45 0,45
28,95 1,50
30,55 1,50
30,85 0,30
31,05 0,20
31,95 0,90
Bus Stop: Once you get to the bus
stop, take the path that is parallel
to the road.
Camping. Continue the path once
you arrive to the camping
entrance.
Road. By a new entrance to the
beach, we take the road again
without changing direction.
Detour. A few meters before
reaching the patrol station, we take
the path on the right.
Gate. When you arrive to the gate,
pass it over on the left.
Footbridge. The path widens and
you can see a wooden footbridge
that runs through the protected
area of the Lances, leading us to
Tarifa.
Bridge. The footbridge goes over
the Jara River.
32,50 0,55
32,85 0,35
33,05 0,20
33,15 0,10
33,70 0,55
34,00
0,30
E
P
Car park. The path leads to a car
park, we follow the path next to
the stadium wall.
Tarifa. The path ends at the
beginning of the promenade of
Tarifa, take the side Street leaving
the promenade on your right.
Crossroads. Turn right leaving the
stadium on your left.
Crossroads. In the village take the
street on your right.
Crossroads. Take the street on
your left that climbs gently.
Finish. We arrive to the main street
of Tarifa. Turn right to find the
hotels.

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SECTION 8
Tarifa – El Bujeo
��TECHNICAL DETAILS
Distance 29,85 kms
Time required h
Elevation gained mts.
Physical difficulty Medium
Technical difficulty Low
Surfaced road or track 3,60 kms 12 %
Unsurfaced road or track 25,55 kms 86 %
Singletrack/path 0,70 kms 2 %
Rideable proportion 100 %
��OTHER INFORMATION
Where to Sleep?
Albergue juvenil (Youth Hostel) [website]
N-340, km. 95.6 Pto. del Bujeo – Bda. Pelayo – 955-034-886
Hotel Mesón de Sancho *** [website]
N- 340, km. 94 - El Cuartón – 956684900
Casas rurales “Huerta grande” [website]
Barriada Pelayo – 956-679-700
Where to Eat?
Albergue juvenil (Youth Hostel)
N-340.Pto del Bujeo – Barriada Pelayo
Various restaurants in Barriada Pelayo
Supermarket Bike shop Repair shop Pharmacy
�� �� �� ��
All types of services and lodgings in the nearby towns of Tarifa y Algeciras,
Bike shops:
� Radikal Bike [web] - 956-65-40-47 – Algeciras
� Pumori [web] - 956-66-07-09 - Algeciras
� DESCRIPTION
We continue our trip from Tarifa to Algeciras through a
spectacular, very attractive and varied route, before we stop in
the port of Bujeo, a natural pass between Tarifa and Algeciras
as the coast is very steep between them.
Surrounded by its arab walls we leave Tarifa taking a path
which in turn leads us to a former military facilities, from here
a short distance through an asphalted road will lead us to
“Colada de la Costa” (“Washing of the Coast”), the old road
that used to link these two towns and that we are going to
follow for few kilometers. The “colada” is characterized by a
small road (very rocky during most of its way) that go parallel
to the coast, with cliffs and with hardly any slope. After
passing by another former military instalations an asphalted
route starts and begins to withdraw from the coast rising
inward, at this point we take another way that is in much
better conditions than the one next to the coastline, now the
continuos up and down route leads us to the Guadalmesí
Tower and Beach where the river of the same name ends, we
are going to meet it again at the end of this phase. After
crossing the river, our way begins to move away from the
coastline, the road gradually becomes more and more difficult
(in sections like a path) and gains slope through the
spectacular and solitary gullies of Alelíes and Viñas.

This road ends at the hill of Cerro de las Canteras, we will find
here a multiple crossing where we take the paved road that
goes to the hill, soon we pass former military instalations and
take the national road 340. We follow it carefully till the
viewpoint of Estrecho and a few meters before reaching it we
take an unpaved road. This road leads up the hill of "El
Palancar", next to a huge wind farm with wind turbines where
at the multiple crossing another road enters the Guadalmesí
River without a possibility to get lost in the recreational area of
Bujeo, the end of this phase of our trip.
Please note: The end of this section is not any village itself,
but a mountain pass where we can link up with the next
section as long as we want to. However, in the end of this
section there are two areas with public services. Continuing
forward we finish the section and in aprox. 300 meters we
arrive at a national way 340. If we turn left (towards Algeciras)
we reach a mountain pass in about 300 meters, once we start
to go down there will appear a youth hostel on our left where
we can have a snack or nap. Continuing the national way in
about 500 meters we find an entrance to the Huerta Grande
complex, a lovely place to sleep and eat. There is also a
possibility to go down from Bujeo towards Tarifa (right) where
at aprox. 2km we find a hotel, a petrol station and a
supermarket

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Section 8 · Tarifa – El Bujeo
Total Partial Diagram Description
Puerta de Jerez: We begin our
section next to the famous Puerta
0,00 0,00
de Jerez, we start climbing the old
national road N-340 after leaving
Puerta de Jerez on our right.
0,15
0,33
0,55
0,65
1,25
0,15
0,18
0,22
0,10
0,60
Detour: We turn right and go
down along a paved road next to
the walls.
Crossroads: We leave the street on
our left and then immediately turn
right that leads to the city centre,
just in front of us.
Detour: After going along a double
curve along the walls, we turn left
and take an unpaved road up to
Finca Vista Alegre.
We leave few houses on our right
and continue climbing a small
path.
We join a track on our right.
1,52
2,13
2,40
7,20
7,70
7,90
0,27
0,61
0,27
4,80
0,50
0,20
10,30 2,40
10,60 0,30
Straight. We leave a detour with a
country house in the backgroung
on our right and continue the path
straight ahead.
We join a paved road next to old
military installations.
We leave the road on our right.
Crossroads. We go straight the
central road.
Gate. We pass a gate and follow
the paved road.
Detour. We leave the paved road
with the military installations on
our right and then go down a
concrete road.
The Guadalmesí Tower and bird
observatory. We follow a paved
steep descent.
The Guadalmesí Beach. We cross
a modern ford over the river and
begin climbing a road through
houses.

11,35 0,75
11,60 0,25
12,00 0,40
17,10 5,10
18,00 0,90
18,70 0,70
19,50 0,80
Crossroads. Go straight.
The Guadalmesí River Bridge
Crossroads. Go straight. –
Go straight.
Cerro de las Canteras. Crossroads.
After climbing a difficult ramp we
arrive at multiple crossroads on the
hill. We take the second branch on
our right where a paved road
begins next to the old military
installations.
Gate: We pass the open gate
leaving the old military
installations behind. We follow the
paved road.
Crossroads: We leave another
paved road on our right, we go
straight.
19,75 0,25
21,05 1,30
22,95 1,90
25,00 2,05
29,85 4,85
Road. We reach the national road
N-340. We turn right and drive
carefully although there is a verge,
this is the road with a lot of traffic.
Detour. We leave the road taking
an unpaved road that rises on our
left. Given the heave traffic on this
road and the danger of this
maneuver, we recommend to turn
at the viewpoint barely 100 meters
further on.
Detour. After leaving a few
secundary tracks that lead to a
wind farms, we take a wider road
that starts to rise strongly.
“El Palancar” Arrive at a wind
farm at the top of an enormous hill.
Descend via the track in front
(ignoring two tracks on the right).
Puerto del Bujeo. The stage ends
in a recreation area. To continue on
the Transandalus, turn left and
ascend on a track next to the
recreation area. If instead you go
straight ahead, you will come to
the N-340. Turn right on the
highway for Tarifa; turn left for
Algeciris. 500 metres down the
road (toward Algeciris) is the
youth hostel, “Albergue Juvenil de
la Junta de Andalucía”, and a little
further down is the neighborhood
of Pelayo.

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SECTION 9
Puerto El Bujeo – Algeciras
��TECHNICAL DETAILS
Distance 26,30 kms
Time required 1,5 hrs.
Elevation gained 225 metres
Physical difficulty Low
Technical difficulty Low
Surfaced road or track 2,25 kms 9%
Unsurfaced road or track 24,05 kms 91%
Singletrack/path 0,00 kms 0%
Rideable proportion 100%
��OTHER INFORMATION
Where to Sleep?
Hotel Aura *** [web]
Avda. Virgen del Carmen - 956-639-655 - Algeciras
AC Hotel Algeciras [web]
Crtra. El Rinconcillo 956-635-060 - Algeciras
NH Algeciras Suites [web]
C/. Malta, 1- 956-639-748 - Algeciras
[At 22.30 km. we’ll can turn to the right to Algeciras where
there are Hotels and full services]
Where to Eat?
Mesón El Estribo – Urb. Parque Bolonia – Algeciras
La Posada de Millán – C/. Maestro Millán Picazo - Algeciras
Bar Rte. El Gallego – Avd. Virgen del Carmen, 38 - Algeciras
Supermarket Bike shop Repair shop Pharmacy
�� �� �� ��
Bike shop:
� Radikal Bike - 956-65-40-47 – Algeciras
� Pumori - 956-66-07-09 - Algeciras
� DESCRIPTION
From the junction at Puerto del Bujeo, we take the track on
the right which immediately begins an ascent to the mountain
pass of la Higuera, situated in the foothills of the Sierra del
Bujeo. Just before we reach the top, we'll have incomparable
views over the Strait of Gibraltar. In terms of foliage, a
dense cork oak forest will accompany us for the next several
days.
After the mountain pass of la Higuera, our gentle descent runs
across the headwaters of the incredible valleys of the río de la
Miel and the garganta del Capitán, heading toward the Sierra
de la Palma. Then we'll come to the viewpoint of Hoyo de Don
Pedro, where it is well worth the effort to look out over our
surroundings. From here a long descent takes us past the
country house of El Acebuche and then puts us in the plain
called Llano de Botafuego, not far away from the city of
Algeciras.
The final stretch takes us on a road towards the urban centre
of Algeciras, firstly by way of the way of the “Puerta Verde” or

Green Door, and then up a long incline via a sucession of
roundabouts.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If it is our intention to continue on the
next stage, and not end the day’s stage in Algeciras, once we
arrive at the kilometric point 21.52, we should turn left rather
than carry straight on (towards Algeciras), then at this point
we can continue the instructions of the next stage of the route
map: Algeciras – Castillo de Castellar, from the kilometric
point 4.78.
In the kilometric point 22.30 we can head right into Algeciras
in 2 kms, a city with any number of options for over night
stays and services etc.

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Section 9 · El Bujeo – Algeciras
Total Partial Diagram Description
Puerto del Bujeo. Leaving from
the recreation area, take the track
0.00 0.00
on the right that begins to climb
immediately.
4.70
6.51
7.85
4.70
1.81
1.34
12.48 4.63
20.63 8.15
21.52 0.89
Puerto de la Higuera. Begin a
gentle descent.
Fuente de las Corzas to the left.
Continue to follow the track.
Casa (House) de las Corzas.
Puerto de la Zarza.
Overlook Hoyo de Don Pedro.
Begin a long descent, always
following the main track.
Cortijo Acebuche. Go through the
gate. Before this you have passed
through two others.
Crossing: We carry on along the
main track. ATTENTION: Read
the note in the stage description.
There is a possibility to continue
towards Los Barrios and Castellar
22.30 0.78
23.45 1.15
24.35 0.90
24.70 0.35
24.95 0.25
25.45 0.50
25.60 0.15
25.80 0.20
Crossing: We leave the road at the
flats of Botafuegos. We take the
path to the right which runs
parallel to it.
Roundabout: The path arrives at a
roundabout and we take the third
exit towards Algericas, after a short
flat stretch we begin climbing.
Roundabout: We take the second
exit, over a bridge crossing railway
tracks.
Roundabout: We take the second
exit and begin a stiff climb.
Roundabout: We take the second
exit, turning 90º and ignoring small
access roads to urbanisations.
Roundabout: We take the first exit
and begin a pronounced downhill.
Roundabout: Continue downhill
andthen first exit. There is a Eroski
Hypermarket to the left.
Roundabout: Straight on passing
under the motorway, second exit.

25.90 0.10
26.30 0.40
Roundabout: Straight on,
downhill.
Algeciras. Roundabout of
“Milenio”. Straight ahead, sea front
and hotels (Hotel Aura 100 m), to
the right City Centre. End of stage.

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SECTION 10
Algeciras – Castillo de Castellar (Castellar Viejo)
��TECHNICAL DETAILS
Distance 43.60 kms
Time required 1h 30 min.
Elevation gained 233 metres
Physical difficulty Medium
Technical difficulty None
Surfaced road or track 24,80 kms 56.9 %
Unsurfaced road or track 11,05 kms 25.3 %
Singletrack/path 7,75 kms 17.8 %
Rideable proportion 100 %
��OTHER INFORMATION
Where to Sleep?
Hotel Real Los Barrios * [web]
Avd. Pablo Picaso, 7 – 956-620-024 - Los Barrios
Pensión El Semáforo
C/. Alhóndiga, 5 - Tlf. 956-620-129 - Los Barrios
Hotel Castellar **** [web]
Castellar –Almoraima Road - 956-693-018 - Castellar de la Frontera
10% discount to transandaluseros + free bike parking
Hotel y Casas Rurales Castillo de Castellar [web]
Rosario, 3 – 956-693-150 - Castillo de Castellar
Where to Eat?
La Abuela. Prepared meals.
Av. Alcalde Don Juan Rodríguez – Los Barrios
Bar Las Palmeras – C/. Blasco Ibáñez, 1 –Los Barrios
Bar CZ – Paseo Constitución, s/n – Los Barrios
Various restaurants / ventas between kilometer 29 and the 35.60
Various posibilities in Castellar de la Frontera (Castellar Nuevo)
Restaurant in the Casas Rurales complex and bar at the entrance of
Castillo de Castellar (Castellar Viejo)
�
Supermarket Bike shop Repair shop Pharmacy
�� �� �� ��
� DESCRIPTION
We leave Algeciras using the same way we came in on
the previous stage, taking the Puerta Verde and bordering the
quarter of Los Barrios using paths and tracks. Latterly, on
secondary roads, we need to take on two short but stiff climbs
before we reach the easier cycle path which takes us to
Almoraima.
From this point the section runs entirely by road
because both the presence of private properties and the lack of
drove roads or other public tracks make it impossible to travel
by trails or paths. In fact, the GR-7 long-distance footpath
runs along this same route. However, the roads have very little
traffic, and a separate bicycle lane has recently been
constructed beside the section with the most congestion.
It is worth mentioning the beauty of our final stretch.
Under the canopy of a dense cork oak forest, we approach the
steep slopes of a summit where the fortress of old Castellar
with its 13 th century Moorish castle looms over us. After some
strenous climbs along this little road, the castle welcomes us
to its idyllic setting with its endless vistas over the reservoir of
Guadarranque, the horizons of Alcornocales Natural Park, the
Bay of Algeciras, and the Rock of Gibraltar. There are no
services in Castellar Viejo except a bar, a flamenco tavern, a

estaurant, and some rural houses for rent. These casas
rurales within the castle walls are a unique window into the
past, offering an exceptional experience for an overnight stay.
The curious history of Castillo de Castellar or Castellar
Viejo is worth noting. The original town was depopulated
during the decades of the fifties and sixties. The final tipping
point was the location of Castellar de la Frontera (New
Castellar) in the valley below, the last village settlement built
in the Franco era. Castellar Viejo turned into a destination for
hippies in the seventies. Today, the haven of peace found in its
beautiful homes and streets, its artistic decor, and its location
inside fortress walls on a hill with excellent views make
Castellar an outstanding tourist destination.

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Section 10 · Los Barrios – Castillo de Castellar
Total Partial Diagram Description
Los Barrios. Put your mileage
counter to zero at the roundabout
0.00
at the entrance to the town.
0.00
0.30
0.55
2.80
5.55
8.85
0.30
0.25
2.25
2.75
3.30
12.45 3.60
Roundabout. Continue straight
ahead.
Roundabout in the center of Los
Barrios. Turn left in the direction
of Jerez, toward the autovía
(motorway), via the old national
highway.
Puerto del Moral. Turn right at the
junction with CA-9207 (was CA-
5121). The sign indicates Jimena de
la Frontera.
Follow the highway which turns to
the right.
Continue straight ahead.
Continue straight ahead.
13.85 1.40
14.55 0.70
20.00 5.45
20.05 0.05
20.45 0.40
22.65 2.20
24.90 2.25
Crossing with highway A-405.
Turn left toward Jimena, taking the
carril bici (bicycle lane). On the
right is Estación de San Roque
(services). At the crossroads there
are 2 ventas (country restaurants).
Continue on the bicycle lane,
which from this point on is
separated from the highway by a
wall. At the junction, the road on
the right leads to the entrance to a
railway freight terminal.
The bicycle lane ends at the station
“La Almoraima”. Only a few
metres ahead, turn left at the
crossroad.
Turn right at the junction, cycling
on the shoulder.
Take the left-hand fork of the
highway to Castillo de Castellar.
There is a gas station about 300
mts. down the right fork and a
little further is Castellar Nuevo.
Continue straight ahead on the
highway.
Venta (Restaurant) “La
Jarandilla”. Begin a hard climb to
the castle.

27.45 2.55
28.45 1.00
Continue straight ahead on the
highway.
Castillo de Castellar. Information
board for the Parque Natural
Alcornocales. The entrance to the
castle is on the left.

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz
SECTION 11
Castillo de Castellar – Jimena de la Frontera
��TECHNICAL DETAILS
Distance 21.23 kms
Time required 2h 10min
Elevation gained 50metros
Physical difficulty Low
Technical difficulty Medium-High
Surfaced road or track 1.07 kms 5%
Unsurfaced road or track 18.33 kms 86%
Singletrack/path 1.83 kms 9%
Rideable proportion 100 %
��OTHER INFORMATION
Where to Sleep?
Hostal Jimena Real **
C/. Sevilla – 956-648-130 - Jimena de la Frontera
Hostal Los Arcos *
Avda. Reina de los Ángeles – 956-640-328 - Jimena (Train station)
:: 10% discount for transandaluseros ::
Hostal El Anón * [web]
C/. Consuelo – 956-640-113 - Jimena de la Frontera
Posada La Casa Grande [web]
C/. Fuente Nueva, 42 – 956-641-120 | 622-167-944 – Jimena
:: 12% / 18% discount for transandaluseros ::
Apart-hotel La Hacienda de Don Luis [web]
C/. Blas Infante, 9-15 – 956-641-195 – Jimena de la Frontera
:: 15% discount for transandaluseros ::
Camping Los Arconocales ** [web]
Castillejo Bajo Cruz Blanca – 956-640-060
(has bungalows also) - Jimena de la Frontera
Where to Eat?
Great variety of restaurants in the town.
Supermarket Bike shop Repair shop Pharmacy
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� DESCRIPTION
We depart from the castle using the only road that heads
toward the north, located near the Los Alcornocales Natural
Park information board. The road soon turns into a track and
begins to descend, first smoothly and after that more abruptly,
while the surface gets considerably worse.
The end of this descent marks the start of the wide Vegas
(lowlands) de Jimena. From here to our destination, the route
scarcely changes in elevation.
After some kilometres we arrive at a junction. Here, after we
have crossed the railway, we must turn left and continue next
to the tracks until reaching the outskirts of Jimena de la
Frontera, which we can make out on the horizon.
On this stretch of the route if we're lucky, we can observe
birds of the southern European steppe, birds of prey, and
large mammals such as deer.
The route, very entertaining and pleasant, brings us to Jimena
after having crossed the río Hozgarganta which is considered
the last virgin river in Andalucía. A big part of the next section
of the TransÁndalus runs along its valley.

Section 11 · Castillo de Castellar – Jimena de la Frontera ·
Overview
Section 11 · Castillo de Castellar – Jimena de la Frontera ·
Profile

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz
Section 11 · Castillo de Castellar – Jimena de la Frontera
Total Partial Diagram Description
Leave the castle continuing ahead
along the same route by which we
0.00 0.00
arrived. It is the only exit that is
asphalted.
1.62
4.15
7.02
7.42
1.62
2.53
2.87
0.40
10.78 3.36
11.60 0.82
Junction. Take the right fork,
beginning a steep, rocky descent.
(The asphal ends.)
End of the descent. There is a farm
on the left.
Continue straight ahead.
Crossroads. Cross the railroad
tracks and then turn left.
Stay to the left.
Go through a wire fence and gate
next to a bridge under the railroad.
12.45 0.85
13.25 0.80
13.80 0.55
14.82 1.02
15.07 0.25
16.08 1.01
17.96 1.88
18.48 0.52
Take a secondary track.
Cross a wire fence ahead.
Arroyo Salado. Cross next to a
wooden bridge.
Turn left, following the GR
footpath.
Just before crossing the railroad,
take a path to the right.
The path ends. Turn right.
Continue straight ahead.
Cross the railroad line.

Total Partial Diagram Description
Rancho Los Lobos
18.61 0.13
20.16 1.55
20.37 0.21
20.50 0.13
21.23 0.73
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0.00
Junction with an asphalted road.
Turn right.
Río Hozgarganta. Cross via a
narrow bridge.
Turn right, ascending.
Jimena de la Frontera. Turn left to
the center of the town where the
TransAndalus continues.
(road-book addenda: how to cross the town)
Crossing Jimena de la Frontera
Final point of the Castellar-Jimena stage, next to
Restaurante Cuenca. Climb toward the center of the
town.
0.40 0.40 Plaza. Continue via calle Sevilla which is quite rocky.
0.70 0.30 Ayuntamiento (town hall)
1.00 0.30 Continue straight, signposted “camping”
1.90 0.90 Camping “Los Alcornocales”
2.10
0.20
Junction with highway C-8201 (was C-3331). Point
zero for the following stage.

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz
SECTION 12
Jimena de la Frontera – El Colmenar
��TECHNICAL DETAILS
Distance 40.10 kms
Time required 3h 30 min.
Elevation gained 780 metres
Physical difficulty Medium-High
Technical difficulty Low
Surfaced road or track 14.12 kms 35%
Unsurfaced road or
track
25.98 kms 65%
Singletrack/path 0 kms 0%
Rideable proportion 100 %
��OTHER INFORMATION
Where to Sleep?
Hotel Rural Buitreras * [web]
C/. Pista Forestal, s/n – 952-153-070 - El Colmenar
[10% discount for. “transandaluseros” in low season
and 15% in high season in double rooms]
Casa Rural Ahora [web]
Finca La Vega – 952-15-30-46 – El Colmenar
[10% discount for “transandaluseros”]
Posada Rural Ananda [web]
C/. Lepanto, 40 – 636-136-924 – El Colmenar
[10% discount for “transandaluseros” and 5% at the
restaurant]
Mesón Rincón del Cani
952-153-179 – El Colmenar
Casa Rural La Salahara
627-555-342 – El Colmenar
Where to Eat?
Hotel Rural Buitreras *
Mesón Las Flores / Bar España (facing the station)
Mesón El Cani
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Supermarket Bike shop Repair shop Pharmacy
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Once we have crossed Jimena and are at the northern edge of
the town, we come to the junction with the C-8201 where we
turn left towards Ubrique. This stretch of road deserves
special mention. It winds deep into the valley of the río
Hozgarganta, considered the last unspoiled river in Andalucía
since it has no towns between its headwaters and Jimena de
la Frontera. We travel through beautiful sections of the Los
Alcornocales Natural Park, and even better, the road has very
little traffic since the closest town to Jimena is more than 50
km away. The route runs at a consistent height over the
riverbed, and when it finally descends to the bottom of the
valley, it enters the province of Málaga. Here we immediately
leave the road, taking a track that starts to our right.
If in coming this far we have felt ourselves immersed in
greenery and beauty, from here on we will find ourselves even
more impressed. First, we will have to conquer a long, steep
ascent to the Carrera del Caballo, traveling via the Loma de
los Cerquijos and having left behind the Garganta del
Ramblazo and the depression of Las Motillas. However, we will
be surrounded by luxuriant gall oaks and cork oaks, and we

might cross paths with wild boars, deer, or muflones (bighorn
sheep).
After climbing to the pass of Carrera del Caballo and crossing
a gate, we'll take a track that starts on our right, but not
before enjoying the magnificent views over the massive
limestone summits of the Natural Park of Sierra de Grazalema
in the nearby Sierra de Cádiz. A long and delightful descent
will bring us to the splendid Rio Guadiaro, next to which is
situated our goal, El Colmenar. Its idyllic setting becomes the
final glorious image of the day.

Section 12· Jimena de la Frontera - El Colmenar · Overview
Section 12 · Jimena de la Frontera – El Colmenar · Profile

TransAndalus RoadBook · Province of Cádiz
Section 12 · Jimena de la Frontera – El Colmenar
Total Partial Diagram Description
Leave the northern edge of Jimera,
arriving at the junction with the C-
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8201 (was C-3331) after passing the
campground “Los Alcornocales”.
Turn left toward Ubrique. Set your
mileage counter to zero.
Shortly after entering the province
of Malaga, we arrive at the bottom
10.85 10.85
of the Valle del Hozgarganta next
to the river. Turn right on a track,
leaving the highway to begin a
steep ascent.
Water tank on the left. Continue
climbing.
12.60 1.75
16.65 4.05
22.25 5.60
24.21 1.96
Turnoff to Ramblazo. Take the
right fork, ascending.
Junction with the GR-7 longdistance
trail which also comes
from Jimena (but it ascends via a
non-cyclable footpath). Turn left.
“La Carrera del Caballo”. Cross
the gate/cattleguard and take the
first track branching to the right.
(On the left, the GR-7 goes to
Ubrique.) Begin descending
toward El Colmenar.
32.75 8.54
36.83 4.08
40.10 3.27
Gate. Go through and continue
straight ahead.
Puerto Zurera. Turn right on the
asphalt and continue descending
toward El Colmenar.
El Colmenar. Railroad station.
Level crossing.