Carretera Agost, a winding road only for experienced drivers
Spain, europe
17 km
713 m
hard
Year-round
Cruising through the heart of Spain's Vinalopó Mitjà, in Alicante, you'll find the wild Carretera Agost. This mountain road isn't for the faint of heart!
Winding high in the Sierra del Maigmó range, Carretera Agost is mostly wide enough to squeeze past oncoming traffic – but keep your eyes peeled, because you probably won't see many other cars. Still, best brush up on your reversing skills, just in case!
This 17km (10.5 mile) stretch from Petrer to Agost plunges right through the El Maigmo Nature Reserve, serving up unreal views of pine forests sliced with crazy canyons. Expect serious climbs and drops, hairpin turns, and some pretty intense drop-offs. The highest point hits 713m (2,339ft), and buckle up – you'll hit a maximum gradient of 19% on some of those ramps!
About halfway, you'll stumble upon Rincon Bello Recreation Area, complete with parking, restrooms, and seating. Perfect spot to stretch your legs or kick off a hike. Keep rolling for another 10km of rollercoaster roads and scenery, and you'll hit Agost, a town famed for its pottery. Geocaching fans, there's a whole series of caches along the 4km stretch from Rincon Bello toward Agost.
Road Details
- Country
- Spain
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 17 km
- Max Elevation
- 713 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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