This climbing area presents rough routes with 7º and 8º where it is normally practised speed climbing in arches.

Access

If you come from Ronda, you will need to fi nd the path towards the chapel Virgen de la Cabeza. Just at the beginning of the path, you will need to take the SL-40 from Ronda to Tajo del Abanico. You can drive your car until the end of the paved path. Then, you will need to walk along a path, sometimes cobbled, for about 15 minutes.

Main Data

• Municipality: Ronda.
• Nearest town: Ronda.
• Coordinates (UTM): X: 304437  y Y: 4064730.
• Direction: Southeast. Area protected from the sun.
• Number of routes:   12 routes.
• Sectors: There is only one sector, the gorge Tajo del Abanico.
• Type of climbing: Sport climbing dominated by overhanging walls and arches.
• Recommended season: All seasons, except in winter when the walls are wet.
• Assement of the route Good.
• Climbing grading system: Route grade  6º (8%), Route grade 7º(68%) and Route grade  8º (24%).

Track

Restrictions

There are no restrictions applied in the gorge Tajo del Abanico. Therefore, you can freely climb. It is recommended to park the car in the car park so you will not obstruct any private properties entrance.