Family tourism is always a significant driver for Andalusia, which offers attractions of all kinds to captivate both children and adults. In many cases, travelers seek experiences that combine nature and sport, which not only entertain their children but also educate them on environmental respect. This is precisely what you will find in the various greenways of Andalusia. In the following lines, we explain what these itineraries are and which ones can be found in this region.
What Are the Greenways of Andalusia?
If you are visiting from outside Spain, you may not yet know what greenways (vías verdes) are, whether in Andalusia or any other region of the country. These are itineraries that follow disused railway lines—such as old mining routes—resulting in accessible and beautiful paths. Many users take advantage of these routes for cycling, walking, or running, as they are generally perfectly maintained, even for wheelchair users.
These greenways offer many advantages. Among them is their low level of difficulty: since railways require moderate gradients to operate, these itineraries are quite flat and can be completed by people of any physical condition.
Another advantage is their immense scenic value, thanks to the fact that the train is a means of transport that integrates perfectly with the environment. Therefore, it is easy to find routes that run through deep valleys or along mountainsides, passing through tunnels or over bridges built specifically for the purpose.
Which Greenways Are in Andalusia?
Thanks to the support of the European Union, the Government of Spain, and various local administrations (Regional Government, provincial councils, and city halls), there are many greenways in Andalusia today. Here is a list of all of them, organized by province:
- Almería:
- Lucainena de las Torres Greenway: 15.5 km
- Guadix-Almendricos Railway Greenway, in two branches:
- Baza-Almanzora Valley: 98.6 km
- Huércal-Overa: 23.57 km
- Cádiz:
- Sierra Greenway: 36 km
- Entre Ríos Greenway: 16.2 km
- Puerto Real-San Fernando Greenway: 8.25 km
- Matagorda Greenway: 3.6 km
- Córdoba:
- Campiña Greenway: 91.4 km
- Oil Greenway: 35.8 km
- Guadiato and Los Pedroches Greenway: 35.8 km
- Peñarroya-Pueblonuevo Greenway: 3.2 km
- Fuente Obejuna Greenway: 4.5 km
- El Cerco Greenway: 2 km
- Granada
- Sierra Nevada Greenway: 1.65 km
- Guadix-Almendricos Greenway: 98.6 km
- Huelva:
- Guadiana Greenway: 16.7 km
- Molinos de Agua Greenway: 33.2 km
- Jaén:
- Oil Greenway: 128 km
- Guadalimar Greenway: 15.3 km
- Linares Greenway: 6.6 km
- Vadollano Greenway: 6.7 km
- Segura Greenway: 27 km
- Sevilla:
- Sierra Greenway: 36 km
- Campiña Greenway: 91.4 km
- Itálica Greenway: 2.75 km
- Sierra Norte de Sevilla Greenway: 18.7 km
- El Ronquillo Greenway: 9.2 km
- Las Lagunas Greenway: 11 km
If you wish to organize a vacation that includes a route along any of Andalusia’s greenways, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will manage every detail to your specifications, whether it is accommodation at the start of the route or even a professional guide to accompany you during the journey.
