Puerto Serrano offers several distinct highlights for a stay: the longer Vía Verde de la Sierra, the shorter Sendero Fuente de Ramos, and archaeological sites and historic buildings. The routes differ not only in length, but also in how they can be travelled and the landscapes they pass through. Those who want to include cultural history will also find sites connected with periods ranging from the Bronze Age to 18th-century architecture.
The Vía Verde de la Sierra
The Vía Verde de la Sierra follows a disused railway line and is 36 kilometres long in total. The route includes 30 tunnels, four viaducts, and five former railway stations. The railway infrastructure defines the character of this route.
You can use the Vía Verde on foot, by bicycle, on horseback, or on a donkey. Four access points with car parks provide access to the route; motor vehicles are not allowed on it. Length and access are separate planning considerations: 36 kilometres refers to the entire route, while the four access points help you choose where to start. Permitted ways of travelling range from walking and cycling to riding.
The Sendero Fuente de Ramos
At four kilometres, the Sendero Fuente de Ramos is much shorter than the Vía Verde and is rated as an easy route. It begins at the end of Calle Blas Infante in the centre of Puerto Serrano, giving it a clearly specified starting point. The trail passes through olive groves and also offers panoramic views of the Guadalete Vega and the town of Puerto Serrano.
The two routes differ in both length and how they can be used: several non-motorised options are described for the Vía Verde, while the Sendero Fuente de Ramos is a four-kilometre route rated as easy. Its starting point in the town centre, the olive groves, and the views of the Vega and the town give the Sendero its own distinct character.
Archaeology and architectural history
Fuente de Ramos is a Bronze Age burial site; Roman and Hispano-Muslim burials were added there later. The site therefore represents several historical periods, though the different burials do not all date from the same period.
A Late Antique Roman necropolis is located at Ermita del Almendral. Evidence of settlements from prehistoric and medieval times can also be seen there. According to the municipality, the best views of the town are from Ermita del Almendral. Its archaeological evidence and its reputation as a viewpoint make it a different historical highlight from the burial site at Fuente de Ramos.
Molino de Siré was originally a Carmelite monastery, founded in the first half of the 18th century. The cultural heritage authority of the Junta de Andalucía designated it a Bien de Interés Cultural. Santa María Magdalena parish church is notable for its three naves, double façade, and freestanding bell tower. The three naves describe the layout of the church interior; the façade and detached tower add features of its exterior architecture.
The Romería de la “Malena”
The Romería de la “Malena” is a traditional festival in Puerto Serrano in honour of its patron saint, Santa María Magdalena. Its official day is 22 July. If you are planning a trip around this date, check the specific event dates: the detailed programme may vary.
You can choose between the options based on whether routes or cultural history will play a bigger part in your trip.
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