An easy hike that starts from the beautiful village of Casarabonela. The village borders the Biosphere reserve of Sierra de las Nieves, but this particular hike takes place in a smaller mountain range known as the Sierra Prieta. Sierra Prieta & Sierra Cabrilla The Sierra Prieta and neighbouring Sierra Cabrilla are two of Málaga’s lesser known […]
A Family Walk around the Tajo de Ronda – Ronda’s Gorge
This is a relatively straightforward and linear walk around Ronda’s gorge – the Tajo de Ronda. The walk starts in the Plaza de Campillo (also known as the Plaza de María Auxiliadora) – shown below. An exceptionally beautiful square, with two huge Pinsapo fir trees that provide welcome shade. These endemic Spanish fir trees date […]
Hiking up to the Osborne Bull, Torre del Mar
The Osborne Bull in Almayate is one of the most iconic landmarks on the Malaga coastline. Weighing over 4000kgs, standing at 14 metres in height and with a total surface area of over 150m2 – the bull is visible from miles around. It’s situated just off the old coastal road, the N340, outside of Torre […]
The III Travesía senderista Ciudad de Málaga – March 2016
Places are now open for Malaga City’s III Travesía de Senderistas. A long distance hiking event that starts and ends in Malaga City. It is open to all. The circular route is 27,4kms in length. It is organised by the Sociedad Excursionista de Málaga, the Ayuntamiento de Málaga (town hall) and the Andalusian mountaineering federation – la […]
Hiking up La Huma & Tajo del Estudiante via the Valle de Abdalajis
The Tajo del Estudiante & La Huma are the kinds of places that no amount of photographs could ever do justice. The views are breathtaking and completely 360. It does take a bit of effort to get there, but it’s effort well spent. The route below, is the shortest and easiest way up.