The three peaks of the Tajos de Gomer make an impressive sight. Dwarfed by the imposing cliffs of Chamizo, itself the highest peak in the whole 50 km Central Limestone Arch chain, these mountains are a delight to walk around.

Extensive weathering and erosion have sculpted this lump of limestone to create three distinct peaks: Gómer, Doña Ana and Fraile. Each of these mountains has its own distinct form, visible as we make our way around them. And with each change of direction we are treated to different panoramic views, from the mountain of La Maroma, to the Mediterranean sea visible on the horizon, and many villages and towns in-between. 

This walk starts in the pueblo of Alfarnatejo, south of the Central Limestone Arch, and is on the well-marked path of the GR249. We are going to follow this path around the Tajos de Gomer.

As we follow the path west, away from Alfarnatejo, we are greeted with an impressive vista; the Sierra de Camarolos to our right (part of the Central Limestone Arch), and in front of us the mass of peaks and ridges, standing on their own, of the Tajo de Gomer.

The descent takes us around the west and southern flank of the Tajos de Gomer, initially through a mix of deciduous trees, then olive groves, and finally opening out into fields of crops. As we make steady progress we are rewarded with changing views of the mountain; from the steep sides of Gomer, and then with Doña Ana, like two teeth protruding up from the sloping fields.

As we cross the southern face of the Tajos de Gomer, the path takes a turn to the north, climbing steeply up and then dropping down to Cortijo Doña Ana. This is where we leave the GR249 and continue north towards the steep eastern ridge of Doña Ana. We have a small section of scree and boulders to cross, then a short scramble over the ridge, and finally we are almost back to the start of this walk.