RECREATIONAL AREA

CERRO DEL TORO

DATA OF INTEREST
DESCRIPTION

The Cerro del Toro recreational area, which occupies a surface area of some 7,463 m², is located within the Monte Público de la Nacla (GR-11047-JA), an area with a large number of visitors due to its proximity to the city of Motril.   
Located within the reforested pine forest of the Monte Público de la Nacla, it also has riverside vegetation in the stream that crosses it. Along the two access paths, there are several viewpoints with benches that offer beautiful panoramic views of the surroundings, the city of Motril and its coastline, as well as the mines of Cerro del Toro, which gives its name to this recreational area.
It should be noted that this facility forms part of the hiking and cycling routes that run through the Monte Público de la Nacla, which are very popular with the inhabitants of Motril and the surrounding area.
It has two delimited and signposted car parks, identification and recommendation signs, six tables with their two benches respectively, a delimited and signposted area for the physically handicapped with easy road access and which has two adapted tables and a masonry bench respectively, and several viewpoints with 10 benches distributed for the observation of the landscape.
This Recreational Area lacks water supply, public toilets and rubbish collection services.



DATA SHEET
  • gestion
    Management DELEGACION TERRITORIAL DE DESARROLLO SOSTENIBLE EN GRANADA
  • Sombra
    Shadow Escasa
  • altitud
    Altitude (meters) 180
  • Numero de mesas
    Number of tables 8

CONTACT INFORMATION

MAP
HOW TO GET

Para acceder al área recreativa Cerro del Toro, desde el municipio de Motril, tomaremos la carretera SO-21 que conduce a Granada por el túnel de la Gorgoracha, y tras recorrer 1,9 km. encontraremos el primer acceso al área recreativa junto a la carretera, margen derecho, con un amplio aparcamiento a ambos lados. El segundo acceso se encuentra ubicado a 1,1 km de distancia del primer acceso continuando en la misma dirección, contando también con un aparcamiento a la derecha. A partir de los mencionados aparcamientos se inician sendos senderos transitables con vehículos que nos llevarán al corazón del Área Recreativa.


GOOD PRACTICES
Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Go to our visitor centres, information points and ecomuseums to get the most out of your visit.

Make a responsible use of water. It is a rare commodity.

Make a responsible use of water. It is a rare commodity.

Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.

Do not disturb or feed the animals. You would negatively alter their behavior.

Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.

Check the weather forecast before starting your activity.

Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.

Bring water, sun protection, suitable clothing and footwear.

Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.

Bring a mobile phone with enough battery in case of emergency (112), but remember that there is not always coverage.

Attention, untreated water, no sanitary guarantee.

Attention, untreated water, no sanitary guarantee.

Driving with motorized vehicles is not allowed.

Driving with motorized vehicles is not allowed.

The use of fire is prohibited in recreational areas not equipped with barbecues.

The use of fire is prohibited in recreational areas not equipped with barbecues.

The use of fire is prohibited from June 1 to October 15 (including barbecues).

The use of fire is prohibited from June 1 to October 15 (including barbecues).

Remember, facility not enabled for camping.

Remember, facility not enabled for camping.

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Follow the recommendations and comply with the regulations at all times

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Respect the facilities put at your disposal. We all pay for its maintenance.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Help prevent fires. Do not throw cigarettes or any other object that produces combustion.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Trash doesn't come back alone. Take it with you to the nearest container. Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Noise is another form of pollution. In silence you will enjoy your experience more.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Live respectfully with the locals and other users. Respect private property.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

Facilitate use for people with special needs.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

By consuming local products and counting on local companies, you will contribute to rural development.

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Practice responsible tourism and committed to the environment. Be a true ecotourist!

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Never leave your pet in the wild. It would endanger the flora and fauna of the place.

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Get around in a sustainable way: public transport, bicycle, on foot, electric or shared vehicle ... Park in the designated places

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Do not leave a trace of your passage through nature. The best memory you can take with you is your own photograph.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

Your safety is our concern, but it is your responsibility.

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

The conservation of natural spaces is also in your hands. Thank you for your collaboration!

Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity.

Find out in advance about the possible existence of hunting activity and remember that all public use facilities are declared safety zones.

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