Senderos del Rocío
Arroyo de la Rocina, riverside woodland in Doñana
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Camino de las Tinajas

Camino de Moguer

An intimate route alongside the riverside woodland of La Rocina, running almost entirely within Doñana.

Distance
≈ 40 km
Days
2
Difficulty
Moderate
Terrain
Pine and eucalyptus woods and sandy riverbanks

Access conditions

How, when and with what permits this way can be travelled throughout the year.

ModeStatus
On footAll year round
BicycleAll year round
On horsebackAll year round
VehicleNot permitted
CampingOnly in authorised areas
Fire riskSummer restrictions (INFOCA)

How to read the statuses

  • No restriction
  • !Conditions or permit apply (see each row)
  • Not allowed

The interior of the Parque Nacional de Doñana can only be travelled during the pilgrimage with the brotherhood or on authorised guided visits. Outside those cases, keep to the public tracks and waymarked trails.

Permits and regulations

Protected areas it crosses
Espacio Natural de Doñana (Parque Natural)
Competent authority
Junta de Andalucía (Consejería de Sostenibilidad y Medio Ambiente). Doñana is both a National Park and a Nature Park, a Biosphere Reserve and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Seasonal restriction
High fire-risk season (INFOCA Plan), usually from 1 June to 15 October: take extreme care with fire and bear in mind possible access restrictions.

Elevation profile

Ascent

+129 m

Descent

174 m

-942920 km14 km28 km42 km56 km

Documented since the 14th century as the "Camino del Rincón", the Moguer route runs parallel to the Rocina stream and its lush riverside woodland, crossing the La Rocina Protection Zone and the Doñana Natural Park. It is one of the routes of greatest ecological value.

The Hermandad de Moguer, one of the oldest affiliated brotherhoods, has made its pilgrimage along it since the 18th century. On its final stretch, the spot known as Las Tinajas gives the route its name. It is usually divided into two days with an overnight stop at Tres Rayas.

Who walks it

Moguer, Palos, Mazagón and the brotherhoods of the Huelva coast.

Day by day

The stages of the way

A representative division: each brotherhood sets its own schedule and rest stops, which vary each year depending on Doñana.

  1. 01 km

    Pine woods of Doñana

    Moguer → Cabezudos

    After the offering at the hermitage of Montemayor, the procession enters the pine woods that surround Doñana, alternating dirt tracks with long sandy stretches. On the first night, between Bodegones and Pino Gordo, the rosary is prayed around the wagons.

    Access

    On foot: All year roundBicycle: All year roundOn horseback: All year roundVehicle: Not permittedCamping: Only in authorised areasFire risk: Summer restrictions (INFOCA)
  2. 02 km

    La Rocina · Las Tinajas

    Cabezudos → El Rocío

    The most beautiful and biodiverse stretch: the riverside woodland of La Rocina, with its herons, centuries-old wild olive trees and the Trebejil ford. The entrance to the village is made via "Las Tinajas", which gives the route its alternative name.

    Access

    On foot: All year roundBicycle: All year roundOn horseback: All year roundVehicle: Not permittedCamping: Only in authorised areasFire risk: Summer restrictions (INFOCA)

The route

The way on the map

An indicative route through its main landmarks. The ochre markers show towns with accommodation: tap to see hotels in the area.

LegendEl Rocío (destination)AccommodationDrinking waterBar / restaurant

Use two fingers to move the map; Ctrl + scroll to zoom. · Points from OpenStreetMap; check opening times and availability on site.

Download & offline navigation

Download the GPX track and open it in your hiking app (OsmAnd, Wikiloc, Locus…) to navigate without signal.

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Where to sleep

Accommodation on each stage

Prices and availability for the pilgrimage · Pentecost, 16 de mayo de 2027

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Practical information

Getting there and back

Starting point
Moguer
Parking
Leave your vehicle in the town you set off from or in the village of El Rocío; the interior of Doñana has no open vehicle access.
Public transport
Public transport in the province of Huelva and the connection to El Rocío are operated by Grupo Damas. Check up-to-date routes and timetables before you travel. Buses (Grupo Damas)

All the ways end in the village of El Rocío (Almonte). As these are linear routes, arrange your return to the starting point before you set off: support vehicle, pick-up or bus.

Safety and emergencies

Useful numbers

  • 112Emergencies (general)
  • 061Medical emergencies (Andalusia)
  • 062Guardia Civil / SEPRONA (natural environment)

Recommendations

  • Walk early in the morning and late in the day, and avoid midday. Carry plenty of water, sun protection and a hat: in May the heat and the sand make the going much harder.
  • Mobile coverage is limited in the interior of Doñana. Download the GPX track to navigate offline and let someone know your route and timings.
  • During the fire-risk season (INFOCA Plan, from June to October) take extreme care with fire; in any emergency, call 112.

Frequently asked questions about access

Can the Camino del Rocío be walked outside the pilgrimage, even in winter?+

Yes. The ways run along drovers' roads and public tracks that are open all year round. Outside the pilgrimage they can be travelled on foot, on horseback and, on several sections, by bicycle. The best time is from October to May, as summer is very hot.

Do I need a permit to walk through Doñana?+

No permit is needed to walk along the public tracks and waymarked trails. Only the interior of the National Park, away from those tracks, requires access on an authorised guided visit; the pilgrimage with the brotherhood is the traditional exception.

Can it be travelled by bicycle or on horseback?+

On horseback, yes, on all the ways. By bicycle, along the public tracks and paths; on the sections that cross strictly protected areas it is best to check the conditions before setting off.

Is camping allowed along the way?+

Wild camping is not permitted in Doñana. You may only stay overnight in authorised areas and campsites, and, during the pilgrimage, in the places set aside by each brotherhood.

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