Road MA-3111
Spain, europe
17.2 km
863 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, road trip dreamers, picture this: you're carving through the mountains of southern Spain, specifically Málaga in Andalusia. This is the MA-3111, a seriously fun, twisty-turny road that's paved and in great shape.
Think 17.2 km of pure driving bliss, connecting Gentilicio (off the MA-3110) with La Alqueria (MA-3105). But it's not just about the drive; the views are absolutely stunning! As you wind your way up, you'll hit a peak elevation of 863m (2,831ft), giving you panoramas that stretch for miles. Just imagine cruising from the inland town of Gentilicio all the way to the coastal villages east of Málaga! Basically, it's a road trip for the memory books.
Road Details
- Country
- Spain
- Continent
- europe
- Length
- 17.2 km
- Max Elevation
- 863 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
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