The route offers an accessible and pleasant walk through the natural surroundings of the Cidacos Valley, combining sections alongside the river, areas of traditional farmland and spots of outstanding scenic beauty. At 13.44 km in length and with a gentle gradient—a 135-metre climb and a 32-metre descent—it is a low-difficulty route, ideal for taking your time to enjoy the municipality’s natural heritage.
The estimated walking time is 45 minutes, making it a perfect choice for family walks, leisurely strolls or low-intensity sporting activities.
Along the way, visitors pass through areas of great interest such as Cidacos Park, the banks of the Cidacos, the traditional Cidacos vegetable gardens, the Perdiguero reservoir and the historic Caricente fountain, forming a varied landscape that is highly representative of the area.
Flora
The route offers the chance to observe the diverse vegetation typical of the riverside and agricultural ecosystem: poplars, tamarisk, willows, as well as traditional crops such as vegetables, fruit trees, olive trees, almond trees and vines.
Fauna
The fauna is particularly rich in birds associated with the river environment, including kingfishers, white-tailed eagles, ospreys, ducks, coots, mallards, grebes, owls and thrushes.
In the river, species such as tench, eels, barbel and crayfish can be observed.
Among the most common mammals are rabbits, which are very common in the scrubland and orchard areas.
