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 […]
HIKES, HUELVA, SIERRA DE ARACENA AND PICOS DE AROCHE NATURAL PARK
How to hike Sendero Repilado to Los Romeros in Sierra de Aracena, Huelva
If you’re up for an easy river walk with small cascades through the lush, green forest, you’ll love the hike from Repilado to Los Romeros in Sierra de Aracena, Huelva’s most astounding natural park. This is the perfect family hike and a great hike for beginners, that can be done all year round. It’s not […]
Huelva isn’t exactly famous for high, challenging peaks. It’s actually to the point that you’ll be warned about an extremely long and steep uphill when it’s nothing worse than walking the hill from my local supermarket. This means that hiking to the top of Huelva is a fairly easy challenge that anyone can take on. […]
While Seville isn’t the most renowned destination for hiking, it doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have mountains. The highest mountain in the province is Pico El Terril in Sierra del Tablón, and it’s a must to climb! This remote corner of Seville is actually only a few minutes from the border to Malaga and Cadiz […]