01Start
Alvirillas Viewpoint
From the Melegís viewpoint, follow the white-and-green SL-A 214 markings down toward the orchards.
Distance
6.3 km loop
Route 02 · SL-A 214 · Certified
Ruta del Azahar
A gentle route among orange orchards and historic irrigation channels of Arab origin, ideal for the whole family. In spring the scent of orange blossom fills the air; in autumn the fruit-laden orange trees colour the valley.
The route
The trail, certified as SL-A 214, links Melegís and Restábal in a loop: it descends from the Mirador de las Alvirillas toward the Béznar reservoir, climbs alongside the Ízbor river to Restábal and returns parallel to the Dúrcal. There is barely any elevation change and the path is comfortable all year round.
- WaymarkingSL-A 214 official · Junta de Andalucía
- Recommended seasonAll year · orange blossom in spring
- Suitable forFamilies · all levels
How to get here
🚗By carA-44, Valle de Lecrín exit · 30 min from Granada to Melegís via the GR-3204
🅿ParkingOpposite the Hostal Los Naranjos, at the entrance to the viewpoint
🥾TrailheadSL-A 214 panel at the viewpoint itself
The route
The route, step by step
02Section 1
Toward the reservoir
A gentle descent among orange and lemon trees to the edge of the Béznar reservoir.
03Section 2
Restábal along the Ízbor
The trail climbs alongside the Ízbor river to Restábal, among Arab-origin channels that still irrigate the orchards.
04Final section
Back to Melegís
Return parallel to the Dúrcal river, closing the loop. In spring, orange blossom accompanies the whole way.
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