There are numerous enclaves that stand out throughout the Spanish territory for the natural scenes they offer, full of unique landscapes, imposing waterfalls and lush forests. Thus, practices such as hiking or mountaineering have emerged as ideal options for discovering all the wonders that the country offers.
In the south of the peninsula, a small municipality of Malaga, just 20 kilometers from the town of Ronda, is home to one of the most special routes in the entire province due to the great variety of springs it has and the simplicity with which it allows you to interact with the environment. Thus, the Ruta de las Fuentes in the town of Cuevas del Becerro is an excellent alternative to discover the history of the region and all that it has to offer.
The history of the Cuevas del Becerro
The city was inhabited for years by different civilizations and the Roman and Christian remains still preserved bear witness to this. The Alfar ovens ratify the Roman occupation of the territory; and the “El Mayorazgo” estate, the Camino Real or the church of San Antonio Abad – patron saint of the city -, the one built by Christians. The origin of its name is unclear and is due, as on other occasions, to popular legends without any historical proof.
Route of the Fountains through the town of Cuevas del Becerro
The route from Fuentes through the town of Cuevas del Becerro is a simple route, only 3 kilometers long and lasting 2 hours around the entire town, with the aim of visiting all the pipes that the territory of the city.
In this way, the route has 17 stops among which you can appreciate in the first person all the unique constructions that give the route its name. So, here are the 15 sources available to the municipality:
- Spring of birth.
- Fountain of the time.
- Pillar of the Slides.
- Fuentezuela Spring.
- Pillar of the Crossing.
- Caño Fountain.
- Fountain of the Brothers.
- SourceJB.
- Puerta del Sol Fountain.
- Fountain Plaza de la República.
- Pilar del Puentecillo.
- Source Gertrudis.
- Duck fountain.
- Lions Fountain.
- Park fountain.
Visiting the city is simple and lossless, making it an ideal option to do with family or friends. In this way, the route is fully signposted in all its sections, allowing it to be carried out without loss. However, it is also possible to download an explanatory brochure from the municipality’s tourist website.
On the other hand, one of the most striking alternatives for all those who visit the springs of Cuevas del Becerro is to extend the route to include in the route the path leading to Cerro del Castillón, a unique lapiaz with incredible panoramic views of the surrounding enclave. .
To get there, just take the path towards the Cañada Real de Serrato once you have seen all the fountains and after that turn right along the Cañada Real de Ronda to Córdoba, from where the marked path up the hill will begin.
This other option, which adds an additional seven kilometers to the experience and an estimated duration of an hour and a half more than the initial route, is one of the main alternatives to be able to enjoy all the nature that surrounds the city .
Places of interest in Cuevas del Becerro
For those who do not want to extend the visit, it is also possible to plan historical and cultural tours through some of the monuments that the city houses, thus completing the experience and discovering everything that Cuevas del Becerro has to offer.
So, in addition to the 15 main fountains, here are some of the most striking points of interest, historical and religious monuments of the place:
- Mirador del Molino waterfall.
- Carrizal River Bridge.
- Church of San Antonio Abad.
- Moro Cave.
- Roman ovens.
