The Galera Town Hall has launched the “Ruta de los Chozones” (Hut Route), a 31 km interpretive cycle tourism itinerary within the Granada Geopark, thanks to co-financing from the European Union and the Andalusian Regional Government through the Altiplano de Granada Rural Development Group.

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• Ruta de los Chozones

Route Features:

• It covers seven chozones—traditional shelters either dug into the ground or built with stone, historically used by farmers. Wikiloc | Rutas do Mundo+3rutachozones.ayuntamientogalera.es+3Wikiloc | Trails of the World+3
• Medium-low difficulty level, ideal for families and cycle tourism enthusiasts. Wikiloc | Rutas del Mundo+8rutachozones.ayuntamientogalera.es+8Wikiloc | Trails of the World+8
• Includes marked trails, interpretation of rural heritage, and connection with the geological environment.

Project Objectives:

• To value and preserve the chozones as ethnological heritage.
• To promote cycle tourism as a sustainable tourism resource.
• To boost the rural economy through sports and cultural tourism.

Expected Benefits:

• Increase in visitors and greater visibility within the Geopark.
• Development of local services (restaurants, accommodation, guides).
• Strengthening of local identity and heritage awareness.