The Best Walking Trails in Andalusia (Spain)

Fuengirola, Rio Fuengirola en Castillo Sohail

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Distance

5.52mi

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262f

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39

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A walk along the river on both sides, a nice part with lots of viewscup to the old castle, and a nice stretch along the Paseo mediterraneo and back to the parking place through the old city.

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Alhama de Granada part 2

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julia.mawson

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Distance

5.22mi

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420f

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Fantastic scenery again a good walk round with a slight slip up into the stream near the end. A wet journey home.

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Competa South to Playazo beach, Nerja via El Acebuchal

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leeandzed

Distance

11.95mi

Elevation +

1056f

TrailRank

39

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A friend gave us a lift to the start. Easy walk but long distance so moderate for some, great views and a visit to the lost village of El Acebuchal. Battery died for last mile but just follow track to main road, cross ov...

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Colmenar - Riogordo (1)

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Tamara Essex

Distance

3.99mi

Elevation +

374f

TrailRank

38

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Colmenar - Riogordo without using the old Riogordo road. Start by climbing up to La Ermita at the top of Colmenar, and the route begins by following the Solano road, then off to the left to follow good tracks all the wa...

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Ronda Estación - Alameda del Tajo - Puente Nuevo

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IslandWalker

Distance

2.86mi

Elevation +

430f

TrailRank

38

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If you are just arriving in Ronda, you can make the most of the journey between the Ronda train station and your accommodation in the old town by taking this route along the Tajo gorge. It's a great way to get a feel for...

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Vélez de Benaudalla

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Tamara Essex

Distance

4.75mi

Elevation +

381f

TrailRank

38

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From the centre of Vélez de Benaudalla we climb up to el Castillo de Los Ulloa for excellent views of the pueblo. Then down to join la Ruta Biosaludable, obvious by its green pavement. We follow this along the road out o...

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Casabermeja to Cave Paintings

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Tamara Essex

Distance

5.49mi

Elevation +

430f

TrailRank

38

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Easy flat route from Casabermeja to the neolithic cave paintings at Peñas de Cabrera. Leave from Restaurante La Huerta and follow the riverside walk to Cortijo Cabrera and up to the caves. This route takes in the six mai...

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Vélez-Málaga campo walk to Benamocarra and back to Vélez Malaga

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julia.mawson

Distance

9.82mi

Elevation +

1214f

TrailRank

38

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Nice campo with great views over Torre del Mar and Caleta but had to walk back on busy main road from Benamocarra

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Nigüelas

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Tamara Essex

Distance

5.89mi

Elevation +

1398f

TrailRank

37

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Start from the free parking at the entrance to Nigüelas. Head through the pretty village and out along the pasarela (footway) along the cliffs. Cross the little Río Torrente (usually dry, good stones for crossing if ther...

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Ríogordo North

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Tamara Essex

Distance

4.47mi

Elevation +

518f

TrailRank

37

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An easy walk, starting near Bar La Esquinita (in order to finish there jeje!). Follow the riverside path and down into the riverbed to pass under the new footbridge, then back up onto the concrete track which takes us up...

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Lake Viñuela circuit

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mai.innes

Distance

13.69mi

Elevation +

614f

TrailRank

37

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As the lake was very low we were able to cut a few corners which reduced the distance slightly - maybe by 1 km.

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Ronda - City walls - Baños Arabes - Plaza de la Oscuridad

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IslandWalker

Distance

1.25mi

Elevation +

174f

TrailRank

37

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This walk will take you to five sites that bring Ronda’s past to life: the Iglesia de Espiritu Santo, the Almocabar Gate, the city walls, the Arab Baths, and the Plaza de la Oscuridad. Reminders of Ronda’s long history a...

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Competa-El Morche #1

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rundvandringar

Distance

9.46mi

Elevation +

725f

TrailRank

37

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Walk from Competa down to the coast and El Morche. Partly along the river Güi mix between tarmac and dirt roads. Very beautiful with nice views

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COMPETA SAYALONGA COMPETA

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dekensmit

Distance

9.73mi

Elevation +

2408f

TrailRank

37

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Easy walk on countryroads, nice views on nearby villages. You can start from a few km outside of Competa (see waypoint carpark), and have your tapas in Sayalonga. Option 2: skip Sayalonga, to shorten your walk. Option 3:...

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Cerro de los Cardos, in Reverse, La Cala de Mijas (Málaga)

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jojonana1111

Distance

3.93mi

Elevation +

384f

TrailRank

37

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18 03 2023 Cerro de los Cardos in Reverse This is a nice walk on the outskirts of La Cala. From the main roundabout opposite the Town Hall, turn left to the next roundabout, then turn left again going under the mo...

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Alfarnate Ruta de las Pilas

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Tamara Essex

Distance

6.36mi

Elevation +

587f

TrailRank

37

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Pretty circular from Alfarnate. Beautiful any time of year, eg in February for the almond blossom, in April for the cherry blossom etc. Varied route, all on easy asphalt or concrete tracks (one short section on a narrow ...

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Presa de Guadalhorce Guadlteba

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htauyeung

Distance

3.74mi

Elevation +

479f

TrailRank

37

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We parked our car at the side of the road, the parking place where we started is not far from Caminito del rey's northern entrance, 3 minutes drive from El Kiosko. We started on a side unpaved road a junction off the m...

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Casabermeja, Ruta de las Fuentes

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Tamara Essex

Distance

4.33mi

Elevation +

938f

TrailRank

36

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This route can start in Casabermeja pueblo, but this time we started at Restaurante El Corte on the A-45 in order to finish there for lunch. The walk links many of the old water-fountains of Casabermeja. Excellent route ...

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Atalayas Stupa Karma Guen

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htauyeung

Distance

3.26mi

Elevation +

295f

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36

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Small hike to the Buddhist temple, drove half way up the mountain from Velez Malaga, the back is the reservoir ans the front is the sea! Super nice scenery.

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Colmenar - Ríogordo (2)

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Tamara Essex

Distance

4.03mi

Elevation +

200f

TrailRank

36

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Colmenar - Ríogordo (2) Another route joining the two pueblos avoiding the road. This one stays north of the old road. It could join up with “Colmenar - Riogordo 1” to make a circular back to Colmenar.

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Frigiliana - Marinas de Nerja/Hotel Avalon

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mai.innes

Distance

3.38mi

Elevation +

148f

TrailRank

36

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Easy downhill walk on mainly concrete paths, dusty track for last 30 minutes. One way for lunch at Hotel Avalon followed by a 30 minute walk toNerjabus station for the bus back to Frigiliana.

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Valdevaqueros, Andalucia, Punta La Paloma

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DinkSmallwood

Distance

3.65mi

Elevation +

272f

TrailRank

36

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An easy walk across the dunes, along the beach and up to a quiet little road, back to a nicely situated parking place

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Gaucín, Mels’ walk

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Frankiebowker1

Distance

6.26mi

Elevation +

1234f

TrailRank

36

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Gaucín, start and finish at the petrol station. Includes an uphill to start. Numerous gates. A walk amongst the cork trees. Gentle uphill to finish.

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Torrox Costa - EL Morche Coastal Path

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Distance

4.33mi

Elevation +

213f

TrailRank

36

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This walk starts from Playa del Sillón - Playa Ferrara torrox (2.0 km) - Playas Las Lindes (4.4 km) - Playa Ferrara (6.5 km) A nice stretch of the Gran Senda de Malaga with good views along the coast, east and we...

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