mountain pass
Alto de Velefique
A twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
9 km · about 15 min drive
Andalusia, Spain · Europe
Olula de Castro is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Velefique, 14km from Tabernas Desert.
Olula de Castro is a town located in Andalusia, Spain. With a population of 148, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Olula de Castro sits in Spain, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Madrid time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Olula de Castro to your route.
Olula de Castro is a municipality of Almería province, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It is located in the Sierra de Los Filabres.
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Olula de Castro is located in Andalusia, Spain, Europe. The coordinates are 37.1748 latitude, -2.4743 longitude.
Olula de Castro has a population of approximately 148 people, making it a town in Spain.
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mountain pass
A twisting road through the semi-desert landscape of Almería province, gaining fame as a Vuelta a España climb and a hidden gem for motorcycle touring.
9 km · about 15 min drive
natural wonder
Europe's only true desert, the spaghetti-western backdrop where Sergio Leone filmed the Dollars trilogy.
14 km · about 25 min drive
mountain pass
The highest paved pass in Andalusia at 2041m, crossing the Sierra Nevada between the Alpujarras and the Marquesado with arid Mediterranean mountain scenery.
46 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A cascade of brilliant-white cubic houses tumbling down a hill above the Almería coast, with sweeping sea views.
55 km · about 65 min drive
national park
A volcanic desert coastline of hidden coves, dunes and ochre cliffs that's one of Spain's wildest unspoiled shores.
56 km · about 65 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop lighthouse above the jagged Arrecife de las Sirenas reef, a stunning sunset stop on Almería's volcanic coast.
56 km · about 65 min drive
beach
A pristine pebble-and-sand cove framed by volcanic cliffs in Cabo de Gata, reached by a steep cliff path.
57 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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