ACEQUIA DEL ACEITUNO-CECARTA ROUTE (LANJARÓN, ALPUJARRAS)
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PARKING

Waterfall

CASTAÑOS

CROSSING

WATER TANKS / START OF IRRIGATION CANAL 2

HUERTA MONJAS FOUNTAIN 1 / PICNIC AREA

SOURCE 2

Fountain 3

Concrete 1

CONCRETE 2

Concrete 3

ACEQUIA 1 START

Picnic Area

Handrails

Ruins 1

Ruins 2

ACEQUIA DEL ACEITUNO-CECARTA ROUTE (LANJARÓN, ALPUJARRAS)
Three families of us got together for a hike around Lanjarón, following a marked and well-maintained route perfect for families. It winds along the hillside, linking one irrigation channel (acequia) to another. There are water fountains, a picnic area, and some sections with both uphill and downhill slopes.
There's another route that shares some sections and signage, called the Cerecillo-Mezquerina, which is longer.
The route is marked with signs, posts, and paint markings, so it's hard to get lost. However, there are many alternative paths to get back to town from the Huerto de las Monjas recreation area. I recommend having the track loaded on your GPS.
We left the car in a "free" parking area (pay what you want to the "attendant") in front of the spas. Starting from here adds a bit to the route through the town center, but I was worried about finding a spot if we drove further.
We met up with the other families at the town hall fountain, and after taking a look at the route description on the sign, we started climbing.
Soon we left the streets behind and joined the irrigation channel, which initially runs between orchards. Avocados, almonds, pears, beans, oranges, and of course, chestnuts accompany us for much of the journey.
We reached a steep climb that took us to the first section of the irrigation channel, leading to a large cistern that we didn't go down to, as we climbed a bit further.
After a while, we arrived at a handrail where you need to keep an eye on the little ones. Soon after, we reached the recreation area of Huerta de las Monjas. It has two fountains with good water flow, as well as several tables... but no trash cans, so we used plastic bags.
From here, we continued the route, separating from the one that leads to Cerecillo-Mezquerina when we reached some water tanks and a large chestnut grove, the highest point of the day.
Again following the irrigation channel, we began the descent, winding between ruined farmhouses, a few waterfalls, and some concrete sections as we approached Lanjarón.
Good route, with less shade than desired but with several well-placed fountains.
See you in the countryside!