A 13-kilometre circular trail starts at the village square: the Trancamulas Trail is of moderate difficulty and passes former drying areas for esparto grass. This brings together a clearly defined route type, a specific starting point and traces of earlier land use. Trail conditions and options for guided walks may change; check both before setting out.

Hiking trails with different highlights

The route at Monte Pajarillo includes a visit to the Centro de Interpretación del Bosque Natural. As opening arrangements may change, it is best to check them in advance. The “SINGULAR MONTE PAJARILLO and TRACAMULAS” trail highlights different details: it passes through Bácor-Olivar and is classified as a desert landscape. Monte Pajarillo is also home to a natural Aleppo pine forest considered unique in the Hoya de Guadix.

The routes offer different points of reference when making your choice: the Trancamulas Trail has a stated length, circular format and difficulty level; the Monte Pajarillo route includes a visit to the interpretation centre. This can help you decide whether the route features or a stop at the Centro de Interpretación del Bosque Natural better suits your plans.

Viewpoints and cultural sites

Mirador La Chacha Carmen offers views of Cerro Jabalcón, the dam of the Negratín Reservoir, the historic Algarbes dating from the Arab period, and a cave district typical of Bácor-Olivar. Remains of original settlements have also been preserved at Algarbes.

Balsa Romana consists of the remains of a Roman basin on the banks of the Baúl-Bácor stream. Castillo de Bácor-Olivar is mentioned in caliphal sources; the fortress was captured in the 9th century. The residents themselves built Iglesia de Bácor-Olivar. Together, these sites reflect different historical connections, from settlement and basin remains to a castle and church.

A cave museum of art, history and nature

La Gata Negra, the Museo-Cueva de Rafa Moya, is a cave museum carved into the rock, where art, history and nature come together. Galleries, courtyards and open areas preserve artworks and the memory of the place’s humble beginnings. Visiting arrangements may change; check in advance how a visit is organised.

Getting there and finding your way

Bácor-Olivar has two main access roads, one to the south and one to the north. Both follow the GR-7100, which crosses the village from one end to the other. As road conditions may change, check the latest conditions before travelling.

One route connects Bácor-Olivar, in this order, with Campo Cámara, Pozo Alcón, Cuevas del Campo, Freila, Zújar and Baza. This sequence may help with navigation when planning a broader trip.

Discover more destinations: Jete, Velilla-Taramay, Brácana, El Varadero, Ferreira, Hernán-Valle, Vélez de Benaudalla, Huétor - Santillán

For the wider travel overview: Granada.