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A Family Walk around the Tajo de Ronda – Ronda’s Gorge

May 7, 2016 By John 2 Comments

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 […]

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Hiking up to the Osborne Bull, Torre del Mar

April 10, 2016 By John 1 Comment

El Toro - The Osbourne Bull - Torre del Mar - Alyamate

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 […]

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Family hike in the Sierra de las Nieves, Malaga

December 30, 2015 By John 5 Comments

Hiking Sierra de las Nieves, views over Yunquera

The Parque Natural de la Sierra de las Nieves is one of the best preserved and most beautiful natural parks in Spain. Designated a Biosphere Reserve in 1994 , it is home to one of last remaining Spanish fir (Pinsapo) forests in the world. A tree that dates from the ice age. The Natural Park is […]

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Walking the hanging bridges of Los Cahorros Monachil, Granada

December 2, 2015 By John Leave a Comment

Walking the hanging bridges of Monachil, Granada

Monachil is a tiny village situated only 8 kilometres from the centre of Granada. Despite its proximity, it remains a place that is relatively undiscovered by mass tourism. The boundaries of the province of Monachil are fairly extensive and include several peaks over 3000m, including Europe’s most southerly ski station – Pradollano, Sierra Nevada. Los […]

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