Puerto del Boyar facts for kids
The Puerto de las Palomas is a special road that goes between two mountains in the beautiful Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. It separates two mountain ranges called Sierra del Pinar and Sierra del Endrinal.
This road is located in the area of Grazalema municipality, which is in the Province of Cádiz, Spain. It sits very high up, at 1103 meters (about 3,619 feet) above sea level!
Amazing Views from the Pass
From the Puerto de las Palomas, you can see some really cool sights. There's a great view of the depresión del Boyar, which is like a valley, and a famous rock formation called Salto del Cabrero. On a super clear day, you might even be able to see all the way to the bay of Cádiz!
How to Get There
There are a few ways to reach this mountain pass:
- By Car: You can drive there, and there's a small parking area where you can leave your car.
- By Hiking: If you love walking, there are two hiking paths that lead to the pass:
1. Sendero del Salto de Cabrero: This path will take you to the Salto del Cabrero and then on to the town of Benaocaz. 2. Sendero de Grazalema: This trail leads you directly to the town of Grazalema.
Winter Snow
Because of where it is and how it faces, the Puerto de las Palomas often gets covered in snow when it's cold in winter. It's one of the only places in the whole province of Cádiz where you can see snow on some days during the year!
See Also
In Spanish: Puerto del Boyar para niños
