Cat 5

Almáciga from Playa de Benijo

Canary Islands, spain

At just 1.2km, Almáciga from Playa de Benijo is short but deceptively intense — 71m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 5.8% disguises ramps of 14.7% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. It's over before the legs know what happened — a short, explosive effort where momentum is everything. Located in Canary Islands, Spain.

  • The crux hits between km 1 and km 1 — 2km above 10% averaging 14.7%.
  • A gentler outing by Spain standards — a good introduction to the country's climbing.

Almáciga from Playa de Benijo

Canary Islands, spain

1.2km 71m 5.8%
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Distance

1.2km

Avg Gradient

5.8%

Max Gradient

14.7%

Elevation Gain

71m

Summit

78m

Wall Rating

3.3

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Conditions

Best time to ride: Year-round

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Temperature

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Rainfall

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Wind

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What things cost

Typical prices in Spain

€1.70

Coffee

€3.00

Beer

€11.00

Meal

€1.00

Water

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