Stage of the Camino
Stage Description
This stage crosses the border between Almeria and Granada through the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. The 18 km climb progressively through the valley of the Bayárcal river with views of the peaks of Mulhacén (3,479 m) and Veleta (3,396 m), the highest in the Peninsula. Huéneja is a small town in the Marquesado del Zenete, a historic region north of the Sierra Nevada with a strong Mudejar architectural tradition.
Last updated: 22/08/2026
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