The Straits' route starts from the Batán bridge of the Martín river. It lies about 11 km from the village in the direction of Ariño and is very close to the sanctuary of the Virgin of Arcos
(santuario de la Virgen de Arcos) (XVII century). A number of open spaces at the sides of the road can be used for parking. For those intending to do the whole route, it is advisable to leave a car at the end of the path (on the road, about 7 km from Albalate).

The path follows the rocky lanes channeling the river and offers a broad range of landscapes. Along the path we will find several lookouts. Information boards there will help us get to know better and analyze this impressive and charming landscape. At the same time, the rock shelters with pre-historical - post-Paleolithic paintings (a World Heritage site) and the carved rituals with Christianization crosses (near the sanctuary of the Virgin of Arcos) testify to the sacredness of the territory from prehistory to date. In order to see the rock paintings, an authorized guide is required to open the protection fences. Along the way is a system of water canalization, sometimes underground, which parallels the path from the noria of the Batán river to the Rivera power station, and which is embedded in the retaining walls embanking the river.

A park information point and a space provided with tables for snacks, etc. will be an ideal place to rest. From this point, in the middle of the route known as Los Chaparros, after crossing the river, we can opt for completing the visit of the painted shelters, or for returning to the starting point on the Batán bridge, which will take about 45 minutes. The painted shelters tour goes through the Rivera power station and follows a path with steep rock passages to the road. Increased caution is required.