Home to one of Andalucia’s two national parks and quite a few of the highest peaks on the peninsula, Granada is jam-packed with hiking trails from easy to demanding. Hiking in Granada, Spain, is a must for any outdoor enthusiast, whether it’s climbing the highest peak in mainland Spain, Mulhacen (3479 masl), or exploring the […]
If you’re heading to the UNESCO-listed Granada Geopark in southern Spain and want to hike in the fascinating Gorafe Desert, you’re in the right place! I recently did the entire Ruta del Desierto de Gorafe hike, which most visitors do by 4×4, motorbike, or bike. It’s surely a long trail, but oh my, is the […]
HIKES, MALAGA, SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES NATURAL PARK
Charco de la Virgen (Tolox) Hiking Guide: Mesmerizing Waterfall in Sierra de las Nieves!
Looking for a moderate summer hike ending with a mesmerizing waterfall to swim under? Hiking to Charco de la Virgen in Tolox, Malaga, is possibly one of the best choices! It’s not too long, and not too short. Even on a hot day, you feel like you get a hike. Yet, at the same time, […]
Hiking Rio Verde, Otívar, in Granada province is a must in the Andalusian summer heat. Tucked within the lush and insanely mesmerizing Sierra de la Almijara, the Rio Verde forms a myriad of water pools and waterfalls at the bottom of a ravine, making it a refreshing summer escape. Whether you want to do the […]
CADIZ, HIKES, SIERRA DE GRAZALEMA NATURAL PARK
Hiking Arroyo Bocaleones in Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park (Zahara de la Sierra)
Hiking Arroyo Bocaleones is just magical! A refreshing river fills the narrow ravine, and small rapids cascade through rocks. This is an aquatic hike and you need to swim at more than one place, making it a perfect summer hike. Arroyo Bocaleones is located amidst the lush Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park in Cadiz and […]
GRANADA, HIKES, SIERRA NEVADA NATIONAL PARK
I Hiked the 3 Highest Peaks in Sierra Nevada National Park Spain in 4 days: Here’s What I’d do Differently – and Not!
Sierra Nevada National Park in southern Spain is home to the highest peak in mainland Spain and actually the entire Iberian Peninsula. But Mulhacén (3479 masl) is not the only 3000-meter peak in the national park, and also not the toughest to climb. I had climbed Mulhacén several times before from different angles and was […]
GRANADA, HIKES, SIERRA NEVADA NATIONAL PARK
Hiking Ruta de Los Cahorros Monachil: The Most Fun Hiking Trail in Sierra Nevada
You’re up for a fun hiking trail for the whole family, with swimming holes, waterfalls, hanging bridges, and challenging crawls and climbs under and around cliffs. You’re looking for a natural playground and eager to cross one of the longest hanging bridges in Spain. Then hiking Ruta de Los Cahorros Monachil is for you. But […]
If you’re looking for fall colors in Andalucia, Bosque de Cobre (Copper Forest) in Valle del Genal, Malaga is the perfect place. But the window for fall colors is very short at mid-November before the rain sets in. If you manage to time it, though, you’re up for a treat! The chestnut farms cover the […]
Sendero de Las Arquillas is an easy beginner hike in Andalucia in beautiful nature and historical remains. The trail takes you along an old Roman underground aqueduct that built to transfer water from La Magdalena to Antequera. There aren’t many underground Roman waterways, making this quite a unique walk. Along the route, you can see […]
DESFILADERO DE LOS GAITANES NATURAL PARK, HIKES, MALAGA
How to hike the historic Arabic Staircase – Escalera Arabe El Chorro
If you’re looking for a unique hike for the whole family, the Escalera Arabe in El Chorro is the perfect place for you. In English, it means Arabic Staircase and has gotten its name from the ancient man-made steps you’ll ascent on the trail. Nobody knows exactly how old they are or why they were […]