Hiking dates for the upcoming weeks

The program is normally set about 1 to 2 months in advance, further hikes will follow

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February 2022
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1
El Santo of Pizarra - circular hiking route
Hiking to the "El Santo" of Pizarra through a pine Forest and interesting sand stone rock formations
Date : Tuesday, 01 February 2022
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Climbing the Torrecilla - Sierra de las Nieves
A challenging but also one of the most beautiful mountain tours in the region to the highest peak of the new national park "Sierra de las Nieves"
Date : Thursday, 03 February 2022
4
Circular route from Gaucín along the Camino de Benarrabá and Umbría
A circular route from Gaucín, through forests and farms, over dirt tracks and the cork cutters path, with excellent views over the coast, the mountains and the villages of the Serranía de Ronda
Date : Friday, 04 February 2022
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Hiking on the Manilva plateau, overlooking the strait of Gibraltar
A nice, easy walk on dirt tracks through Mediterranean bush vegetation, a pine forest and a cattle farm, on a plateau with wonderful views of mountains and sea
Date : Monday, 07 February 2022
8
Jimena de la Frontera, Castle and River Tour
Beautiful easy walk from Jimena up to the Moorish castle above the village, with stunning views over the Cork Forest, and down along the Hozcarganta River, that carved his way through the rocks
Date : Tuesday, 08 February 2022
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10
Casares, from the Roman Bath
Walking from the Roman baths to Casares, one of the most picturesque white village of Andalusia
Date : Thursday, 10 February 2022
11
Atlantic Coast, Tarifa- Mountains and Sea
Probably one of the most outstanding tours on the coast, with stunning views and amazing variation of landscapes. From Valdevaqueros up to the Sierra de San Bartolomé, over the ridge and down to the Sea
Date : Friday, 11 February 2022
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14
From the San Miguel Chapel to the Gardens of Istán
A walk through orchards, under cork oaks, over terraces and an old paths along the old irrigation channels of Istán, passing the white village, with a view of the drinking water reservoir.
Date : Monday, 14 February 2022
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16
Botanical Garden of Malaga and Old Town Visit
Visit to the beautiful Botanical Garden of La Concepción in Malaga and a stroll through Malaga
Date : Wednesday, 16 February 2022
17
Castellar de la Frontera, Cork Forest and Castle Village
Where nature meets history. Beautiful hike within the cork forest, passing by some interesting anthropomorphic tumbs in the forest, up to the Moorish Castle and back over a Roman Road
Date : Thursday, 17 February 2022
18
Pico Huma - Escalera Árabe - Tajo del Estudiante
Circular tour from El Chorro, near the famous Caminito del Rey. We hike up to the top of the mountain "Huma" and to the "Tajo de Estudiante" Gorge, with amazing views, a stunning hike!
Date : Friday, 18 February 2022
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21
Christmas picnic under the Andalusian Pinsapo fir tree
A pick-nick under an Andalusian pinsapo fir tree with Christmas biscuits and mulled wine, after a wonderful walk through olive plantations and forest on the Juanar plateau, with views of Marbella
Easy walk at the Juanar Forest and Olive Grove
An easy walk through the woods and olive grove on the plateau above Marbella with marvellous views
Date : Monday, 21 February 2022
22
Coastal hike from the great dune of Tarifa to the archaeological site of Bolonia
Spectacular coastal walk, through dunes, pine forests and on the beach on hard sand along some amazing rock-formations to Bolonia, a small village, right next to the Roman ruins of Baleo Claudia
Date : Tuesday, 22 February 2022
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24
El Hacho - The scout mountain
The view from El Hacho is breathtaking, over three countries, two continents and two seas, the surrounding mountain villages and the charming village of Gaucín, which lies at the foot of the Hacho.
Date : Thursday, 24 February 2022
25
Sierra de las Nieves - The Alcojada peak
Beautiful mountain hiking route within the Sierra de las Nieves National Park. Starting from the oldest Pinsapo tree "La Escalereta" over the ridge up to Cerro Alcojada and back on the south side
Date : Friday, 25 February 2022
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Hiking on the Manilva plateau, overlooking the strait of Gibraltar
A nice, easy walk on dirt tracks through Mediterranean bush vegetation, a pine forest and a cattle farm, on a plateau with wonderful views of mountains and sea
Date : Monday, 28 February 2022

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From Benahavís up to the moorish castle ruins on the top of Montemayor

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  Tuesday, 08 December 2020

Circular route from Benahavis, passing the water reservoir, along the Guadalmina Valle and up to the peak of the Montemayor to the moorish castle ruins, with a view over the coast

benahavis montemayor 02Our walk leads through typical Mediterranean forests, the valley of the Guadalmina River and up to the remains of the Moorish castle of Montemayor, in whose protection the village of Benahavis was built. From Montemayor one has a magnificent view over the coast, the water reservoir, the village and the surrounding mountains.

Back in town, we can test the rich gastronomic offerings of the place and strengthen ourselves with a few tapas. Benahavis is also known locally as the "comedor" - the dining room of the Costa del Sol.

Difficulty

 medium – 11 km – approx. 3-4 hours.

benahavis montemayor 03Elevations

↑↓660 m

Please bring

Hiking shoes, sun and rain protection, enough water.

Pick up times

Estepona: 8:30
Marbella: 9:00
Gran Hotel Benahavis: 9:30

Expected return

16:00

benahavis montemayor 04Price: 55€

Includes

Hiking guide, insurance and transport to starting point and back

Not included

Food and drinks

Reservation required 

 

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