Rio Cerezuelo in Cazorla is one of the most stunning hikes you can do from the village. Starting off along the lush river, crossing wooden bridges, leaving the river continuing up to the mesmerizing Malena waterfall, and rounding off with breathtaking views of Cazorla on the way back. If you’re looking for an easy morning […]
DESFILADERO DE LOS GAITANES NATURAL PARK, HIKES, MALAGA
El Caminito del Rey Malaga: All you need to know to walk Spain’s most popular hike
Once known as the most dangerous hike in the world, El Caminito del Rey in Malaga was reopened in 2015 with a new, safe walkway pinned along the 100-meter tall vertical cliffside. It’s now accessible for anyone that can handle vertigo that follows along the jaw-dropping path. If you plan on going on a hiking […]
ALMERIA, GRANADA, HIKES, SIERRA NEVADA NATIONAL PARK, TOP HIKES
9 Amazing hikes in Sierra Nevada Spain for every level
Sierra Nevada National Park in Spain is jam-packed with impressive hiking routes crossing the astounding 3000-meter peaks that the park is so famous for. For many, it can seem intimidating to go there. With not much hiking experience, it can seem like a destination out of reach. But Sierra Nevada is so much more than […]
ALMERIA, HIKES, SIERRA NEVADA NATIONAL PARK
Hiking Rio Molinos: How to hike Almeria’s lush river walk
Sometimes, all you need is to hear drizzling water, birds singing, and to breathe in the fresh scent of trees. Rio Molinos in Bayárcal is the perfect place for that! An easy yet breathtaking hike crossing the river multiple times, passing old water mills, and taking in beautiful views. This is just a little of […]
Just outside of Sierra de Hornachuelos Natural Park in the astounding Sierra Morena mountains, there is a vast network of hiking trails of different levels and difficulties. Ruta de Los Venados is an easy family hike going through old oak trees, rising up to astounding views, and circling back down along a vivid river. Starting […]
ALMERIA, HIKES, SIERRA NEVADA NATIONAL PARK
How to hike El Chullo Sierra Nevada: Almeria’s highest peak
When you think of the highest peak in the province you usually expect it to be a bit of a challenge. But El Chullo, Almeria province’s highest peak, is anything but challenging. It’s actually a great beginner’s hike for anyone wanting to start out on the peaks. Towering above 2600 meters of altitude, the hike […]
HIKES, JAEN, SIERRAS DE CAZORLA, SEGURA Y LAS VILLAS NATURAL PARK
Pico Gilillo Cazorla: How to conquer Sierra de Cazorla’s highest peak!
If you’re looking for a full day, spectacular hike with 360 views in Sierra de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park, then Pico Gilillo is an excellent choice. Easily accessed from the village of Cazorla, it’s a popular route, though most hikers don’t make it to the actual top, but just cross the mountain […]
HIKES, MALAGA, SIERRA OF TEJEDA, ALMIJARA AND ALHAMA NATURAL PARK
All you need to know to hike Pico del Cielo: Nerja’s unforgiving peak
Pico del Cielo, Nerja, boasts the absolute best 360 views on this part of Costa del Sol, but it’s also one of the most unforgiving peaks you’ll come across in Malaga. Not only because of the scorching sun that will follow you most of the trail most days but also because of the last few […]
EL TORCAL NATURE RESERVE, HIKES, MALAGA
El Torcal de Antequera: Hike through Spain’s most unique karst landscape
Hidden in the inland of Malaga, not far from the main road to Seville, you find one of the most spectacular karst landscapes, not only in Spain but in Europe. El Torcal de Antequera. It all started around 150 million years ago when this whole area was safely tucked under the Tethys Sea. One day, […]
CADIZ, HIKES, SIERRA DE GRAZALEMA NATURAL PARK
A complete hiking guide to El Pinsapar Grazalema: Meet Andalucia’s national tree
There are few places where you can see the Spanish fir, Abies pinsapo, in such density as in the protected area of El Pinsapar Grazalema. Native to southern Spain and northern Morocco, the endangered fir species can only be randomly spotted in a few other places, like along El Pozuelo trail in Sierra Blanca, scattered […]