Guadalmina River, Coastal river in Sierra Bermeja, Spain.
The Guadalmina River is a waterway flowing from the Sierra Bermeja foothills down to the Mediterranean coast near San Pedro de Alcántara. The water cuts through different rock layers, forms pools and cascades, and creates a series of gorges and open stretches along its path to the sea.
The river served as an important energy source in past centuries, with several mills harnessing its flowing water to process grain. Those mills supplied flour to nearby communities and show how much people depended on this waterway for their livelihoods.
The river shapes Las Angosturas canyon, where visitors walk between narrow rock walls and observe natural pools and stone formations as part of the landscape. This tight passage marks an important point in the local terrain and draws people seeking to explore dramatic geological features.
The best access for exploring the river starts at Charca de las Mozas above the A-7175 road. Visitors should prepare for wet conditions and wear sturdy footwear, as the path moves between rocks and water and can be difficult in some sections.
In certain spots, the river's tight path forces visitors to swim short stretches through deeper water sections to move forward. This unexpected experience turns exploring the canyon into an adventure that is hard to imagine until you actually reach those points.
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