The Route of Garganta del Capitán is located in the Los Alcornocales Natural Park, specifically in Algeciras. One of the great features of this route is that it has spectacular riverbank vegetation. This route has a distance of 3.1 kilometres, which takes approximately 2 hours. It does not have sign posts or need any prior permission. With respect to the difficulty, it is average; so you could do it with children without problems. In addition, this trail can also be done both by bike and on foot.
La Garganta del Capitán Route is located in Los Alcornocales Natural Park, specifically in Algeciras. One of the great characteristics of this route is that it has a spectacular riverside vegetation called “canutos”. This is a laurel forest where we find many ferns.
This route has a distance of 3.1 kilometres, which takes approximately 2 hours. It does not have sign posts or need any prior permission. With respect to the difficulty, it is average; so you could do it with children without problems. In addition, this trail can also be done both by bike and on foot, since its paths are prepared for both possibilities.
The Route of La Garganta del Capitán begins in the Carretera del Cobre, in Algeciras. To get here, you have to take exit 103 of the Mediterranean motorway A7. From here you have to continue to the Río de la Miel bridge. Its starting point is about 2 km on the left.
The tour begins on a dirt road. A little further on we turn to the right along a path that takes us to the San José Mill. Further on and on the left we see a cross with the well-known captain’s grave. We continue walking to the left and climb a slope, a little difficult due to the conditions in which the path was. Here you will appreciate a small waterfall. If we continue along the same path and go a little backwards, on the right we find a small dam.
Throughout the route you can enjoy wonderful views that you will not see anywhere else. They are breathtakingly beautiful: the rock of Gibraltar in the background and, in the distance, Africa.
In short, don’t miss this magnificent opportunity offered by the Campo de Gibraltar with the Route of La Garganta del Capitán. Come with your family or friends and spend a day of adventure in the mountains surrounded by nature.