Directions to Cueva Palomar

The main roads in Spain are generally much quieter than British roads and well sign posted. It would be advisable to purchase a road map of the region before arrival.

The cost of hire cars will obviously vary depending on requirements, however, a small four seater costs in the region of £100 per week (Aug 2007) which is generally more than adequate. Found the following website to be quite useful www.novacarhire.com.

Below are guidelines on how to get to the cave from the following airports:

• Alicante
• Granada
• Murcia

Directions on arrival in Galera
The following instructions will take you from the centre of Galera (La Posa Pizzaria) to the cave.

La Posa Pizzaria – Cave Palamar (Approx 800 meters – all uphill)
On passing La Posa, follow the road uphill. After about 300 meters on the right hand side you should see two recycling containers. This is a mini crossroad section; signs for Cuevas should also be seen at this point. Take the slip road on the right that takes between the recycling containers and the house on the corner. From this point you stay on the road and basically keeping going uphill for about 300 meters, until you reach the brow of the hill. If you start to go down hill you have missed the turning. At the top of the hill you need to virtually turn back on yourself and executing a mini three point turn. Once you have turned around, the road will bear to the left, you will be facing a complex of four cave homes (All recently renovated with flat concrete area in front). Cave Palomar is the be last Cave (park and enjoy).

Directions from Alicante Airport to Galera (2.5 hours)
From the airport access road follow the signs to Murcia, This will take you onto the A7/E15 motorway.
The key is to keep following the signs to Murcia.
When approaching Murcia make sure to follow directions for Granada. This will now be the key direction to follow.
You will pass the turnings for Lorca and Velez Rubio.
Eventually you will see signs for the A330, Cullar, Huescar (after the Venta del Peral turnoff). Head towards Cullar then follow signs on A330 towards Galera.

Follow this road for 20km and take the second turning for Galera (after you have come down a long hill). If you pass under a road bridge and a service station (Shell) to your right you have gone too far.
After about 300m you will see a left turn into the village (next to the Cruce Bar, followed by driving over the bridge and almost dried up river), take this road, passing Manilos (Bar & restaurant on the left) and follow it as it swings (sharply) around to your left - you will see La Posa Pizzaria on your right (See Above).

Directions from Granada Airport to Galera (1.5 hours)
From the airport access road follow the signs to Granada, Santa Fe.
Shortly after this signs for Guadix and Murcia should appear, this will take you onto the A-92 (following signs to Murcia is the key).
The A-92 joins up with the A-92N heading towards Baza and Murcia.
Passing Baza follow the A92N towards Murcia for about 20k when you will see signs for the A330, Cullar, Huescar (after the Venta del Peral turnoff). Head towards Cullar then follow signs on A330 towards Galera.
Follow this road for 20k and take the second turning for Galera (after you have come down a long hill). If you pass under a road bridge and a service station (Shell) to your right you have gone too far.
After about 300m you will see a left turn into the village (next to the Cruce Bar, followed by driving over the bridge and almost dried up river), take this road, passing Manilos (Bar & restaurant on the left) and follow it as it swings (sharply) around to your left - you will see La Posa Pizzaria on your right (See Above).
Directions from the Murcia, San Javier Airport to Galera (2 Hours)
Total journey time is around 2 hours (taking it steady)

The first point to mention is that the airport in Murcia is not in Murcia, San Javier Airport is on the coast approximately 40km away. Below is a suggested route alternatives can be used.

From the Airport take the A37 in the direction of Cartagena, The A37 is the motorway and after a relatively short distance changes into the N332.

When approaching Cartagena take the N301 in the direction of Murcia.

When approaching Murcia follow directions for Granada / Lorca. This should take you on to the ring road and eventually onto the E15.

Once on the E15 keep following the signs to Granada, this will take you onto the A91.
Eventually you will see signs for the A330, Cullar, Huescar (after the Venta del Peral turnoff). Head towards Cullar then follow signs on A330 towards Galera.
Follow this road for 20k and take the second turning for Galera (after you have come down a long hill). If you pass under a road bridge and a service station (Shell) to your right you have gone too far.
After about 300m you will see a left turn into the village (next to the Cruce Bar, followed by driving over the bridge and almost dried up river), take this road, passing Manilos (Bar & restaurant on the left) and follow it as it swings (sharply) around to your left - you will see La Posa Pizzaria on your right (See above).