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 […]
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 […]
HIKES, MALAGA, SIERRA DE LAS NIEVES NATURAL PARK
How to hike Pico Torrecilla: Malaga’s biggest pride!
When asking any Malagueño (aka person from Malaga) what The mountain to climb is, there is only one answer to that, and it’s Pico Torrecilla (1919m) in Sierra de Las Nieves Natural Park. The second highest peak in Malaga after La Maroma (2066m) is still believed by many locals to be the highest in the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]