Spain, Andalusia, Spain
Whitewashed villages and vulture cliffs frame this twisting run over the Palomas pass.
Length
30 km
In miles
18.6 mi
Driving time
45 min
Atlas rating
9.1 / 10
The run
Ronda to Grazalema, following the A-372. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Puerto de las Palomas can see rare snow in winter
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