Ventas along the Vereda and the Vista from the Vigilancia.

This is a very scenic walk which starts at the small car park by the Capilla in Acebuchal Alto.
A path leads up steeply through recently thined pine trees to a col SW of Cerro Verde (the lower of two peaks so named). From this vantage point the northern aspect shows the ground through which the walk passes and the twisting descent below Casa de la Mina can be traced out.
The path descends through rosemary, cistus, broom and other shrubs and soon meets a track. This leads to Puerto Paez Blanca.
Follow the track (Carril del Puerto del Collado a Frigiliana) as it contours around the eastern slopes of the Barranco de Moreno to the ruined Cortijo del Daire.
Shortly after passing the Cortijo take the signposted path off to the right, which joins with a very rough track for a short distance before striking off left. A small stone cairn marks the path which twists its way upwards through scrub to the Collado de los Hornillos.
Descend following the path taking the left option at a marker post to soon meet up with a path junction in the Arroyo de Juan Rojo. Follow the path which is well defined but take care not to follow the Arroyo which also has a path. You should be able to look down onto the Arroyo! You are now following the Vereda de Granada.
After passing the Ventas Candido, Pradillos and Maria Guerrero join the track and turn left.
The steep ascent to the Vigilancia on the summit of Cerro Gavilan can be avoided by staying on the track which by-passes the summit. However, the views are well worth the effort. This fire look-out post has not been sighted here for nothing!
Follow the path and rejoin the track whichs twists its descent in a series of hairpin bends to the Puerto del Collado. A more direct approach can be taken by following the fire-break along the ridge, although this is composed of loose stones in places.
A recently built refreshment facility with pic-nic tables provides the opportunity for a well deserved rest whilst reflecting on parts of the earlier route.
Continue towards Casa de la Mina (signed) and then turn right following the track downhill through scattered dwellings. At the Fuente Teja head left - slightly uphill, but this soon swings right and descends. The track continues down towards the Fabrica de la Luz de Competa, where a footbridge crosses the Rio Patamalara.
Now join the track which takes you back to the start passing Acebuchal Bajo.