Cerro Limaria

 is a prominent hill reaching an altitude of 705 meters located in the municipality of Arboleas, Almería, Spain. Despite its modest height, it is a key landmark in the Almanzora Valley, offering panoramic views of the surrounding desert-like landscape, the Sierra de los Filabres, and the Sierra de las Estancias. 

Key Features and Activities

• Mirador de Limaria: This viewpoint is a popular "balcony" for hikers, providing a spectacular wooden walkway that overlooks the rugged terrain of the valley.
• Roman Mines: The area is home to exceptional lapis specularis (transparent gypsum) mines from the Roman era. These "crystal mines" were highly valued for creating window panes before the widespread use of glass.
• Hiking Trails:
  • PR-A 361 Sendero Limaria-Arboleas: A circular route that passes through arid landscapes, olive groves, and deep ravines like the Barranco del Mijo.
  • Rambla Canales: A nearby route featuring a narrow canyon (estrecho) often explored in conjunction with the hill.
• Vértice Geodésico: The summit features a geodesic pillar used for geographic surveying, which serves as a definitive mark for hikers reaching the top. 

Local Tips

• • Climate: The terrain is extremely arid. It is highly recommended to avoid hiking here during summer midday hours, as heat levels can be dangerous; early mornings in spring or autumn are ideal.
  • Cultural Note: The hill is immortalized in local folklore through a popular song about a "rabbit on the Cerro Limaria".

 For more route details, you can explore guides on Wikiloc or official tourism info on https://www.andalucia.org/listing/mirador-de-limaria/16842102/.">Turismo de Andalucía.