15 Easy hiking trails for beginners in Andalucia

Hiking trails for beginners

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. […]

25 Best hikes in Andalucia: Southern Spain bucket list hikes

Best hiking Andalucia Spain

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 […]

How to hike Vereda de La Estrella, Granada: Most beautiful hike in Sierra Nevada

Vereda de la Estrella hike

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 […]

Pico de Veleta: Complete hiking guide to the second highest peak in Sierra Nevada

Me, Mohammed and Atlas on the top of Pico de Veleta Granada.

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 […]

Complete Mulhacen hiking guide: The top of the Iberian Peninsula!

Mulhacen hiking

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 […]

Hiking Ruta de Los Bolos, Dúrcal in Granada

Ruta de Los Bolos Durcal

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 […]

How to hike Lavaderos de La Reina in Granada’s Sierra Nevada

Lavaderos de la Reina

Lavaderos de La Reina is arguably one of the most astounding hikes in Granada. Taking you across green meadows crisscrossed with glittering water making a heaven on earth for grazing cows. You’ll be left with that Sound of Music feeling accompanied by the cowbells and trickling water while insects chant intensively as they skip from […]

Hiking guide: Cascada del Goterón, Sierra Nevada

Cascada del Goterón

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, […]