If you’re a new hiker you might not want to head out on the most technically challenging or the steepest and longest trails just yet. It’s always safe to start out with easy hikes that are well marked and don’t take too long. Lucky for you, Andalucia is full of great hiking trails for beginners. […]
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How to hike Rio Borosa Cazorla: An epic river walk!
Deep in Cazorla, Segura y las Villas Natural Park in Jaén, you find an intriguing path and boardwalk crisscrossing the vivid Rio Borosa and Cerrada de Elias gorge, followed by glittering, turquoise water holes that are home to mesmerizing cascades. If you want to find out how to explore this natural wonder, you’re in the […]
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25 Best hikes in Andalucia: Southern Spain bucket list hikes
Hiking in Andalucia is definitely worthy of your Spain bucket list! With a large variety of landscapes boasting coastal hikes like no other, rivers, ravines, waterfalls, and bare rugged 3000-meters peaks, it’s a wonderful destination for outdoor lovers! Having lived in the region for over 10 years and hiked in all 8 provinces, here are […]
Hiking La Tiñosa, Cordoba’s highest peak is a true bucket list hike in Andalucia. You’ll need a permit to do the hike, but that just makes it even better because you dodge the crowds of other impressive hikes in the region. The roof of the UNESCO-listed Sierras Subbéticas Natural Park seems easy to climb at […]
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How to hike Vereda de La Estrella, Granada: Most beautiful hike in Sierra Nevada
Vereda de la Estrella is probably the most classical hike in Granada’s Sierra Nevada. This path dates back to 1890 when it was built to connect Granada with the mines that you can still see the remains of on the trail. Back in the day, there was a rail connection for easier transportation, though, these […]
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Pico de Veleta: Complete hiking guide to the second highest peak in Sierra Nevada
As the second-highest peak in Sierra Nevada National Park and the third highest peak in mainland Spain, there is no arguing, Pico de Veleta (3398m) is a bucket list hike! The peak is easily accessible from the top of the Sierra Nevada chairlifts, but if you’re on this blog, I bet you’ll want to conquer […]
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Complete Mulhacen hiking guide: The top of the Iberian Peninsula!
If you’re up for a true bucket list hike, Mulhacen, Spain is your peak! Being the highest mountain in Sierra Nevada, the second highest peak in Spain, the highest in mainland Spain, as well as the Iberian Peninsula, there is no doubt it’s worth the climb. This is one of the best hikes in southern […]
Ruta del Gollizno is one of the most beautiful and underrated hikes in the province of Granada (have I said that about a few other hikes too? Probably!) Following a deep river gorge, crossing a hanging bridge, and a path pinned on the gorge wall, it’s a fabulous adventure. I had this Ruta del Gollizno […]
If you are in search of a refreshing river hike in the scorching summer heat, Ruta de Los Bolos, Durcal is a delightful surprise in Granada’s lower Sierra Nevada Natural Park. With multiple water holes to dip into freezing cold mountain water before continuing through the glittering river, there are so many beautiful spots that […]
If you are looking for an epic summer hike to cool down in the heat, Barranco de la Luna, Salares in Granada is a fantastic hiking route for the entire family. Following the narrow ravine, you will be walking in the river parts of the trail. Be prepared for some scrambling. This might not be […]