Day Itinerary
6 Activities
Day 2
101 mi10 mi
Sports in Tranco Reservoir and in Borosa River
The second day of the trip is dedicated to activities in closer contact with nature.
You will visit the Tranco Reservoir, formed by the waters of the Guadalquivir River, in the Natural Park of Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas. There, you can choose between several activities on the water, such as kayaking, solar boat ride, motorboat ride and others on land, such as hiking.
In the afternoon, you can track along the Borosa River, one of the most beautiful walks in the area.
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, suitable for walking and water sports. Also keep in mind to always have something to drink and eat with you.
You will visit the Tranco Reservoir, formed by the waters of the Guadalquivir River, in the Natural Park of Cazorla, Segura and Las Villas. There, you can choose between several activities on the water, such as kayaking, solar boat ride, motorboat ride and others on land, such as hiking.
In the afternoon, you can track along the Borosa River, one of the most beautiful walks in the area.
Wear comfortable clothing and footwear, suitable for walking and water sports. Also keep in mind to always have something to drink and eat with you.
76.1 mi
1 hr 50 min
09:452 hrs 30 min
Barco solar
Landmark
Open Details
After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, this second day of adventure begins with a journey of less than two hours to the Tranco reservoir. Start driving about 7:30 to arrive at the reservoir before 10:00. Some activities you can choose from start at that time.
The proposal is that during the morning you can do some water activity, such as kayaking, solar boat, paddle boat or paddle surf. Most of these activities are available all year round, but some are only available in summer. On this website you can see the options of activities and book them.
For example, the solar boat has two routes, one to the north and one to the south, and both last one hour each. The kayak and pedal boat hire is also hourly. So during the morning you can choose two activities.
You can also join other adrenaline activities such as open kayaking or rafting on the Guadalquivir river. In all cases, be aware of the meeting time and place when you make your booking on the link above.
The proposal is that during the morning you can do some water activity, such as kayaking, solar boat, paddle boat or paddle surf. Most of these activities are available all year round, but some are only available in summer. On this website you can see the options of activities and book them.
For example, the solar boat has two routes, one to the north and one to the south, and both last one hour each. The kayak and pedal boat hire is also hourly. So during the morning you can choose two activities.
You can also join other adrenaline activities such as open kayaking or rafting on the Guadalquivir river. In all cases, be aware of the meeting time and place when you make your booking on the link above.
1.8 mi
10 min
13:001 hr
Área recreativa Control Viejo
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After the morning's adrenaline, you can go to this shaded recreational area to relax and enjoy a picnic.
Be prepared to take a trail along the Borosa River and enjoy the vegetation and the small animals that can be seen along the way. Bring water and some snacks.
Be prepared to take a trail along the Borosa River and enjoy the vegetation and the small animals that can be seen along the way. Bring water and some snacks.
16 mi
40 min
14:4515 min
Centro de Visitantes Río Borosa
Travel Agency
Open Details
Drive to the Borosa River Visitor Center where a car park is. You can check the center's opening hours on the official website.
This is the start of one of the most beautiful trails in the natural park, a path that runs along the river on footbridges.
This is the start of one of the most beautiful trails in the natural park, a path that runs along the river on footbridges.
3.1 mi
1 hr 20 min
16:2015 min
Borosa river walkways
Park
Open Details
Up to the Cerrada de Elías the path is easy, and you can go slowly, while observing and taking countless pictures. It is one of the most beautiful places on the way.
1.9 mi
50 min
17:3015 min
Cascada de la Calavera
Landmark
Open Details
If you feel like continuing to the waterfalls, you can continue. Just keep in mind that the path is steeper. First you have to go to the hydroelectric power station and from there follow the path to the pools and waterfalls. This last stretch is the most difficult.
In total it is about 7,5 km to the hydroelectric power station and 11 km to the lagoons and waterfalls. The return journey is by the same route.
In total it is about 7,5 km to the hydroelectric power station and 11 km to the lagoons and waterfalls. The return journey is by the same route.
5 mi
1 hr 40 min
19:3015 min
Centro de Visitantes Río Borosa
Travel Agency
Open Details
Return to the visitor centre to pick up the car and drive back to the rural hotel to rest.
7.2 mi
20 min
20:1514 hrsHotels
Hotel Rural Montaña de Cazorla
8.3
This hotel has a restaurant service from 20:00 to 22:00, so you can take a relaxing shower and have dinner at the hotel. If it's summer, and it gets dark late, you can take a dip in the pool and go out for dinner in the village of Arroyo Frio.
On Avenida del Campillo you will find several places to dine. One of them is the restaurant bar La Taberna, which is open daily from 11:00 to 00:00.
On Avenida del Campillo you will find several places to dine. One of them is the restaurant bar La Taberna, which is open daily from 11:00 to 00:00.