This route climbs to Tetica de Bacares from the northern side, and is one of the best high mountains routes in the Almeria Province. It is mostly a steady and picturesque climb, with few steep gradients until you turn off the main road for the final three kilometres.
From there, the gradients begin to dip in and out of double figures, with the most challenging section right at the end of the climb. The road finishes at a television tower, from where there are fantastic views in all directions.
If you don't want to climb the steep last three kilometres, you can ignore the turn to Tetica de Bacares, and simply continue along a short plateau to
Puerto de Velefique.
Tetica de Bacares is usually open throughout the year. However, snow is possible in the winter and it can get cold at the top in January and February. The heat can also be a problem in July and August, with temperatures in excess of 35°C and very little shade to be found.
There are some nice hairpin bends shortly after passing the village of Bacares
Roads & Traffic
The surface is in very good condition for most of the climb. The final kilometre up to the television tower is concrete and is quite rough in places, but still fully rideable on a road bike.
There is very little traffic on the road throughout the climb.
The road surface is challenging only in the last few hundred metres
Our Cabo de Gata cycling holiday can be adapted to include the climb to Tetica de Bacares. We can also
arrange customized tours in the region. Please contact us to discuss the options.
You may also be interested in the links below to some of the other tours that we run in Andalucia. All of these can be modified to be made more challenging if you
want to tackle some of the excellent climbs nearby.
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