Rock excavation at the Morata mountain pass
The section through the mountain pass required the excavation of a rock face. The motorway crosses the mountain range via a twin-tube tunnel at a lower eleva...
The section through the mountain pass required the excavation of a rock face. The motorway crosses the mountain range via a twin-tube tunnel at a lower elevation.
Osborne’s bull
It is situated next to the N-IIa as it passes through the Cavero Pass. It can be seen from the A-2.
Retaining walls
Original masonry retaining walls have been preserved along this section. The one shown here is situated on a straightened bend at Puerto Cavero
Smaller rest areas
In the case of minor realignments, the rest areas consisted solely of tables and benches situated between the old and new alignments.
Rest area at Cavero Harbour
Viewpoints with fountains and benches offer a place to rest and enjoy panoramic views, making use of reused materials from the National Special Surface Circuit.
Rest area at Cavero Harbour
Viewpoints and rest areas with fountains and benches offer panoramic views and a place to relax.
Peraltes
Improved bends with camber provide a unique experience for tourists on scenic routes.
Irrigated macadam
Some of the realignments along this section, particularly in the vicinity of Cavero Harbour, reveal traces of macadam and macadam with grooves.
Restaurant
Situated near Aluenda, this spot offers a nostalgic view with its abandoned rest area, ideal for explorers of forgotten places.
Aluenda rest area
It is situated between a straightened section of road and the N-IIa, and has a small viewpoint overlooking the Aluenda ravine
Fountain in the port of El Frasno
It is currently derelict. According to an inscription, it was built in 1931 and was restored and relocated in 1991.
Metal fences
Situated south of El Frasno, it is notable for its original metal mesh dating from 1939, attracting tourists with an interest in road history.
Pontoon over the Maguillo ravine
A bridge with a low arch, built of ashlar and rubble stone, ideal for admiring traditional architecture and enjoying the natural landscape.
The El Frasno route and its first variant
The first variant of El Frasno retains its ribbing and the standard 7-metre cross-section, typical of the National Special Surface Circuit.
Plaque at the Santo Domingo rest house
A historic building with a plaque dating from 1840 and listed corners, ideal for lovers of architecture and history.
Pontoon over the Cubo ravine
A brick bridge with a low arch and masonry abutments, ideal for admiring historic architecture in a natural setting.
Rock excavation at the Morata mountain pass
The section through the mountain pass required the excavation of a rock face. The motorway crosses the mountain range via a twin-tube tunnel at a lower eleva...
Metal fences
Along the descent from the Morata Pass, there are still remnants of metal barriers, as well as kerbing and banked sections from the National Special Surface ...
Sewer
A culvert with a lowered arch, featuring a ashlar spout, a brick vault and masonry buttresses.
Kerbs and kerb stones
Throughout this entire section, kerbs and kerb stones dating from the improvement works carried out on the National Special Surface Circuit have been preserved.
Floating pontoon
A low-arched bridge built of ashlar and rubble stone, ideal for admiring historic architecture and enjoying picturesque views.
Suspension of the Morata port route
The motorway cuts across the first section of the Morata mountain pass, which is divided into two cul-de-sacs at different elevations.
Tajea
A cut-out formed by a lintel
Pontoon over the Puerta de la Viña ravine
A single-arch bridge featuring ashlar and brickwork, ideal for admiring historic architecture in picturesque surroundings.
Wheel guard
A good number of culverts still have their signpost wheel guards.