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Los Barrios - La Montera natural monument

Natural monument of the Bullfighter´s hat, La Montera © Michelle Chaplow
Natural monument of the Bullfighter´s hat, (La Montera).

La Montera natural monument near Los Barrios

La Montera also called La Montera del Torero natural monument is a interesting weathered rock which looks like a bullfighters hat; a Montera. It is located a very short walk from the so-called 'Ruta del Toro' (Bull Route) begins here. The A-381 leads from Los Barrios, which is now served by a new by-pass across the top to Jerez de la Frontera. Along this road there are many bull farms.

Admission

Free

Hours

Open 24 hours

Parking

There is a small car park located next to the road.

Location

La Montera is located next to the old Los Barrios to Jerez road (Ca-440). if headign north from Costa del Sol to Jerez leave the A-381 dual carriageway highway at Junction 77 to the north of Los Barrios and follow the old road. Re-join the highway at km 73.