The best cycling routes around Adamuz

A metal bridge crosses the Guadalquivir River on the outskirts of Villafranca de Córdoba. Built in the late 19th century, it is notable for its riveted iron structure, typical of the engineering of that era.

Although the exact date of its construction is unknown, tradition indicates that it was built in the mid-15th century, possibly thanks to a woman from Los Pedroches who promoted the construction of the first hermitage. According to legend, the image of the Virgin was found by a shepherd from Pedroche in a holm oak near the sanctuary at the beginning of the 15th century.

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Luna is one of the most emblematic sites in the Los Pedroches Valley, deeply linked to the religious and cultural traditions of Pozoblanco and Villanueva de Córdoba. The sanctuary is located in the Dehesa de la Jara, in the municipality of Navarredonda, a natural holm oak grove characteristic of Los Pedroches. It is situated 15 km from Pozoblanco and 10 km from Villanueva de Córdoba.

The Puente Mocho Bridge is located in Alcolea, within the municipality of Córdoba, and crosses the Guadalmellato River near its mouth in the Guadalquivir. It is a Roman bridge that was part of the Via Augusta, the great road that connected Cádiz with the Pyrenees via Córdoba.

The Puente Mocho Bridge connects the CH-1 highway with the CO-3103 highway, which will take us to the town of Villafranca de Córdoba. This route is popular with cyclists, as its paved road is in good condition and the low traffic of motor vehicles makes it very safe. The route is winding with continuous ups and downs, making it a perfect area for training.

Cardeña is a town in the north of the province of Córdoba with a population of just over 1,400 inhabitants, at an altitude of 821 meters above sea level. The municipality of this beautiful town includes the small towns of La Venta del Charco and Azuel. The population trend, as in most towns in Spain, has been declining, with a loss of almost 500 inhabitants since 1979. It's worth stopping by its bakeries selling bread and typical local pastries, as well as traditional cured meats, and of course, enjoying a few beers while enjoying its gastronomy.

Cardeña is a small but historically and naturally important municipality in the region. It is located in the northeast of the province of Córdoba and is part of the Parque Natural Sierra de Cardeña y Montoro, a protected natural area. Cardeña is an ideal place for a break by bike, good food and nature worth seeing. Perfect for a bike tour with a culinary break in picturesque surroundings! The region was sparsely populated for a long time and was strategically used as a border area between Christian and Muslim dominions in the Middle Ages. During the reign of Charles III (1759-1788), Spain encouraged the settlement of remote areas. As a result of this colonization policy, several small villages were created in the Sierra Morena, including Cardeña.

Municipality located to the east of the province, from the foothills of Sierra Morena to the Guadalquivir, in a landscape of fertile lands of olive trees, meadows and herbaceous crops. On the banks of the river there are some thickets that are of great natural interest as they serve as a refuge for numerous aquatic birds. The town, presided over by the Garci-Méndez Tower - the rest of the old fortress - sits on a hill from which a wide panorama can be seen. Its urban configuration is reminiscent of fortress towns, built around a castle. Currently, the center of the town is occupied by the Plaza de la Constitución where the Parish of the Assumption is located.