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The easy walk on the dirt track from the Puerto de Castilla to Pico Jañona passes through open areas swept with thousands of flowering bushes and views every step of the way. There is a site of archaeological interest, granite outcrops, birds of prey overhead and the view from Pico Jañona to come. Once the track rounds the head of the valley there are views towards the hermitage and down to the valley.

The final part of the walk is a delightful zig-zag path, guided by cairns, down the wild sierra side through flowering bushes, copses of trees and granite outcrops. Altogether a stunning experience.

Walk back to the Ermita del Humilladero on the left and take the street opposite, Calle del Humilladero. Keep on that street to reach the side of the church. Turn right at the sign for the square and then turn left to walk into the square.

Face the town hall in the Plaza de la Constitución. Walk around the town hall, keeping it on the left. Turn left into Calle Negrón past a drinking water fountain on the left, and reach a crossroads. Go straight on into Calle Virgin del Puerto and follow this small street as it bends to the left and ascends sharply to leave the village where the street ends and a granite cobbled track begins.