The Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama Natural Park covers approximately 40,000 hectares of land and sits between the provinces of Granada and Malaga. It’s characterised by its rugged and arid landscapes. Bar a few river walks, including the Rio Chillar, Rio Verde and Río Cacin, the best times of year to hike in this […]
Family hike near Ronda: Mr. Henderson’s Railway
It’s easy to see why this walk is getting increasingly popular. Between Benaoján and Jimera de Líbar, Mr Henderson’s Railway walk is perfect for all nature lovers and families looking to enjoy stunning scenery, mountain ranges and amazing wildlife. It’s near enough Ronda to make it a suitable hike while also visiting the city. Just […]
Trail running – La Capitana V
The Andalusian trail running cup kicked off this weekend with its first event of the year, the La Capitana Trail in Rincon de la Victoria. Now in its fifth year, the race has attracted an increasing number of participants. The 21km route is technical and difficult, with over 2,000m in accumulated height difference.
El Chorro: A family hike up the Arabic Staircase
The Escalera Arabe – the Arabic staircase A hike up the Arabic staircase is a classic route and the most popular walk in the Desfiladero de Los Gaitanes Natural Park. If doing one hike in the area, this should be it. The exact origins of the staircase are unknown. The general consensus is that they […]
El Chorro: circular route around the Sierra de Huma
This is one of my favourite hikes in the natural park that sits just behind the world famous, Camino del Rey, the Paraje Natural Desfiladero de los Gaitanes. This walk covers all the main peaks and the park’s most emblematic areas. This is a circular route that crosses the Sierra de Huma. It starts just outside […]