Laroya: Waterfall, Hiking Trail and Cuartetas

Nature and Trails

The Charcón del Buey Waterfall in Laroya is more than ten metres high. The Charcón del Buey area is suitable for hiking, mountaineering, abseiling and rock climbing. This makes it a natural area where various mountain activities are possible at the same named location. The waterfall itself is in Laroya, while the mountain activities mentioned refer to the Charcón del Buey area.

The Sendero de los Molinos PR-A 366 circular hiking trail runs through the surroundings of Laroya. The trail is 8.53 kilometres long, has a total elevation difference of 472 metres and is of medium difficulty. In addition to this hiking trail, the TransAlmería mountain-biking stage from Laroya to Macael passes through the area. It begins in El Reul Alto, a district of Laroya, reaches an altitude of 1,500 metres after about six kilometres and is of medium to high difficulty. The trail description identifies the PR-A 366 as a circular route through the surrounding area; the TransAlmería stage is described as a route from Laroya to Macael starting in El Reul Alto.

The Mirador de la Virgen viewpoint is located in the surroundings of Laroya. The Tetica summit is also located nearby. In the wider regional area are the Sierra Bermeja mountain and the Mirador de Las Cruces viewpoint. The named landscape features therefore range from destinations in the immediate surroundings to further regional points of interest.

Culture and Tradition

The Cuartetas of Laroya are a long-standing religious and popular tradition celebrated on Easter Sunday. The local offerings also include a guided tour of the village on Saturdays at 11 a.m. This appointment combines a tour of the village with a fixed weekly time. The Cuartetas are tied to Easter Sunday, while the village tour at 11 a.m. on Saturdays takes place weekly.

In the surroundings of Laroya are the Museo Casa Ibáñez, a museum, the monument Mortero más grande del mundo and the Casa del Marqués de la Romana palace. Castillo De Serón, a castle, is located in the wider regional area around Laroya. The destinations mentioned represent various historical and cultural sites around Laroya.

Walking Tour of Laroya

When taking a walking tour of Laroya, it is recommended that you leave your car at the entrance to the village, as the village's narrow streets are unsuitable for cars. The outskirts of the village therefore form the designated starting point for routes through the narrow streets. For the walking tour, the village entrance is consequently the point of reference, while the narrow streets within the village are explored on foot.

You can find further village pages for Fernán Pérez, Macael, El Contador, Terque, Las Cunas, Abrucena, Líjar and Huércal-Overa.

For the overarching travel overview: Almeria.