Probably the most classical hike in Sierra Nevada is the mesmerizing Vereda de la Estrella. 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 […]
Note! The gnomes have been removed. Rumors say that they will be moved to an easier location for families. The hike is still just as beautiful with sweeping views of the Costa! If you want to be one of the first to discover the newest hiking route in Sierra de Mijas, Malaga you’re in the […]
ALMERIA, CABO DE GATA-NÍJAR NATURAL PARK, HIKES
How to hike Caldera de Majada Redonda in Cabo de Gata
Cabo de Cata-Níjar Natural Park is one of the most unique natural spaces in Spain. With a vast desert area dominated by volcanic remains from the eruptions that took place millions of years ago. Though there are no dominating volcanoes on the peninsula, there are extinct volcanoes and calderas remaining. Caldera de Majada Redonda is […]
ALMERIA, CABO DE GATA-NÍJAR NATURAL PARK, HIKES
How to hike Sendero La Molata, Cabo de Gata (from Las Negras to El Playazo)
One of the many breathtaking coastal walks in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park goes from the white coastal village of Las Negras to the popular El Playazo beach. Sendero La Molata is actually even shorter, as the official trailhead is at the next beach past Las Negras and ends right before El Playazo. But in […]
If you’re up for a lesser frequented corner of the Sierra Nevada and you’re ready for views taken out of the Lord of The Rings, I have good news for you. Hiking up the popular Siete Lagunas trek from Trevelez, you can continue along with picturesque views until you walk into a view of steep, […]
GRANADA, HIKES, SIERRA NEVADA NATIONAL PARK
How to hike to Siete Lagunas from Trevelez in Sierra Nevada National Park
One of the most popular hikes from Trevelez in Granada’s Alpujarras in Sierra Nevada is the demanding hike to the mesmerizing meadows of Siete Lagunas. But this is not a walk-in-the-park-hike. With an ascent of nearly 1500 meters along less than 9 kilometers from the village to the first lagoon, you’ll have a hard time […]
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 […]
CADIZ, HIKES, SIERRA DE GRAZALEMA NATURAL PARK
How to hike Rio Majaceite from El Bosque to Benamahoma in Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park
Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park in Cadiz has a plethora of hiking routes, but few are as popular as Rio Majaceite from El Bosque to Benamahoma. Passing waterfalls, hidden waterholes, crisscrossing the river on small bridges, makes this a fairytale hike. The accessibility to this easy river walk makes it the perfect family or beginner […]
HIKES, MALAGA, SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES NATURAL PARK
How to hike Rio Verde (Istan) in Malaga to Charco del Canalón
It’s one of those unbearably hot days but you’re too restless to go to the beach, or maybe you’re just in need of a change from the saltwater. What you need is a proper river walk where you stay cool all day, feet and legs constantly immersed in freshwater combined with frequent swimming. Head up […]
ALMERIA, CABO DE GATA-NÍJAR NATURAL PARK, HIKES
Hiking guide: Loma Pelada in Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park, Almeria
The dramatic coastline of Cabo de Gata-Níjar Natural Park in Almeria is lined with hiking trails that take you from beach to beach with captivating views along the way. One of the most impressive, yet easy to walk, is the Loma Pelada trail from Cala Higuera, east of San Jose, to Cala Escondida in Los […]
