If you’re up for a bit of a light scramble and don’t mind a steep ascent to enjoy breathtaking views without the crowds, then you have to add Pico Chamizo to your Malaga hiking bucket list! The rocky ridge is said to be among the highest in the province of Malaga, yet not close to […]
Malaga is one of the top places to go hiking in Andalucia with mountains overlooking the never-ending coastline, jaw-dropping canyons, curious wildlife, and seriously unforgiving peaks. There are endless hiking trails all over the coastal mountain ranges that range from easy to difficult, breathtaking, and fun. But the inland has numerous whitewashed villages that are […]
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 […]
HIKES, MALAGA, SIERRA OF TEJEDA, ALMIJARA AND ALHAMA NATURAL PARK
The ultimate guide to hiking El Saltillo: Malaga’s rising star!
El Saltillo trail first got its name on the map in October 2020 when it reopened after months of construction work on the trail. A new hanging bridge made El Saltillo, Malaga, one of Andalucia’s new highlights! Now, the earlier unknown trail has made the news as it boasts Spain’s third-longest suspension bridge of 54 […]
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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 […]
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, […]
Pico de Mijas is the highest peak in Sierra de Mijas and one of the most beautiful hikes in Malaga. Towering 1150 meters above sea level it offers some of the best views of the coast of Malaga and the Costa del Sol. On a clear day, you can see all the way to Africa. […]
The impressive mountain range of Sierra de Mijas, overlooking the mesmerizing coastline from Mijas to Malaga on Costa del Sol has a myriad of hiking trails. Short and long. Easy and Hard. Finding the right trail for you in Sierra de Mijas isn’t always easy. I’ve found myself searching for information for hours without any […]
Driving on the A7 past Marbella, there is this incredibly beautiful mountain that always pulls me in and I just want to get up there for a hike. This is La Concha and it’s one of the most beautiful hikes in Malaga and the Sierra Blanca. The mesmerizing coastal view of Marbella follows you on […]