La Garganta Verde Route is located in Zahara de la Sierra and has a distance of 2.5 km. The approximate duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes. It has a high level of difficulty, so you will have to go well equipped to make this trail. It is located in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. In order to access this route, it is necessary to request a permit at the El Bosque Visitor Centre. We explain the route, how to get there, the characteristics of it and some advise on accommodation, where to eat or what clothes to wear.
In this post we will talk about La Garganta Verde Route. We will explain its route, how to get there, the characteristics of this route and some advise on accommodation, where to eat or what clothes to wear.
It is located in Zahara de la Sierra and has a distance of 2.5 km. The approximate duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes. It has a high level of difficulty, so you will have to go well equipped to make this trail. It is located in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. In order to access this route it is necessary to request a permit at the El Bosque Visitor Centre. Making the route with guides is a good option, since they can explain everything in detail.
La Garganta Verde hides the cueva de la Ermita. There is an alleged pulpit altar of pink and green colours on its walls caused by algae. It is a wonderful setting in the middle of nature, passing through the Arroyo de Bocaleones. On this trail you will find vertical nests of griffon vultures. To the right of the hermitage you will find the route. Its mouth is 30 metres high. Inside, the sunlight is dim and invades the silence in this cave where only the drops of water that fall from stalactites and stalagmites are heard.
To access the route you must take the CA-9104 road from Zahara de la Sierra to Grazalema. In about 4 kilometres you will find the path to the right.
In addition, in this area you will find many restaurants and ventas (roadside restaurants) where you can taste typical products and dishes. On the other hand, the towns near this route are ideal to stay: Villamartín, Arcos de la Frontera, Setenil de las Bodegas and Olvera.
In summary, through La Garganta Verde route you will be able to get to know nature first hand, taste typical products and enjoy the wonderful views that this route offers you. What better way to get to know the Sierra de Cádiz than with the variety of routes that this province has to offer.