Cómpeta – Canillas de Albaida loop from Cómpeta

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Cómpeta – Canillas de Albaida loop from Cómpeta

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Cómpeta – Canillas de Albaida loop from Cómpeta

02:31

8.11km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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310 m

Cómpeta

Highlight • Settlement

This impressive typical Andalusian white village is surrounded by the mountains of the Sierra de Almijara and is famous for its sweet Moscatel wine.

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1.08 km

Stone Bench with Mountain View

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1.39 km

View of the Village and Mountains Near Órgiva

Highlight • Viewpoint

beautifully laid out hiking trail

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3.19 km

Canillas de Albaida

Highlight • Settlement

And again one of the beautiful white villages here. Winding streets. Always beautiful views

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3.96 km

Beautiful winding path up the mountain

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From here the path winds up the mountain. At the foot of the hill there are trees and bushes with many flowers in them

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4.09 km

Walkway Through the Río Algarrobo Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The hiking trail runs parallel to the Rio Cajuna on gratings. The old Moorish drainage canals run underneath.

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5.97 km

View of Cómpeta

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This view is not of Cómpeta but of Árchez

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7.42 km

San Antonio Abad Hermitage Outside the Walls

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8.11 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.39 km

1.81 km

491 m

427 m

220 m

Surfaces

3.43 km

2.52 km

1.51 km

545 m

120 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (430 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

26°C

17°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 5.0 km/h

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Comments

October 19, 2025,Ruïnes van de olijfoliemolen – Dorp Canillas de Albaida rondtocht vanuit Árchez

The Fiat parked in the village. Hence the fruit 🍊 region and through two beautiful villages. Now two days of rest due to high temperatures 🌞😊

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November 6, 2025,Ontspannen wandeling naar Canillas de Albaida

After an intensive day, we were looking forward to a relaxing walk, and we certainly succeeded. The walk takes you through villages, offering stunning views and allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

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March 19, 2024,3 Dörfer Rundwanderweg - Cómpeta—Árchez—Canillas de Albaida

This is a circular walk through the three villages.
We connect the three largest villages on the mountain, Cómpeta – Canillas de Albaida - Árchez and return to Cómpeta.
You have wonderful views of the villages and the coast.
At the old olive mill right on the river you can take a short break in the shade of an old …

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