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.
Family hike in the Sierra de las Nieves, Malaga
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 […]
Hiking up the Almendrón via the Barranco de los Cazadores
One of my favourite hikes in the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama natural park. The circular route is about 18kms in total, across some tough terrain. Although not too physically demanding, technically this a moderate to difficult route. There are several sections where you need to be careful. The views and scenery are unbeatable. […]