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Walk Andalucia will meet you at Malaga Airport and transfer you to your house in Torrox Pueblo by private transport.
After settling into your accommodation, you will join the other guests for a welcome lunch followed by an orientation tour and introduction to the history of village.
Transfer time to village: 45 mins
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A walk of about 4 hours, commencing with a climb via a dry stream bed to Puerto del Collado, a mountain pass at
almost 3000 feet, with incredible panoramic views.The track descends via a remote but welcoming hotel down into
the valley, and eventually crosses the river. From here the track ascends gently to the until-recently deserted villages
of Acebuchal. The village has now been almost completely restored, mostly by Antonio, who also owns and operates
the only bar restaurant in the village. The menu is not extensive, but you will find delicious meals containing
local produce (including game) at reasonable prices.
Evening : dinner at local Restaurant
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This exhilarating walk of around 5 hours commences in the picturesque seaside village of Maro. Within 5
minutes of the
village the path enters a narrow canyon which is lush with mixed vegetation and trees. After
an hour or so the path climbs
steeply through sweetly smelling Rosemary, Thyme, Lemon Thyme, Lavender
and Gorse to a ruined farmhouse. There
are few more memorable picnic sites than the threshing circle, with
stunning views of the sea and mountains behind. The descent is though a pine forest, followed by a second
canyon lined with Eucalyptus trees
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Evening : dinner at local Restaurant
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From the river itself the track climbs steeply through olive and almond groves to the ridge summit, from where views along the rocky coastline to the east open up. At the highest point is a lovely shaded olive grove for a perfect lunch break. Shortly afterwards the views to the north and east become even more spectacular, with the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada, the Contraviesas and the Alpujarras all visible on a clear day. The descent is through the tiny settlement of El Nacimiento (“the source”, referring to the spring from whence flows the Rio de la Miel). The valley is very fertile, with avocado, mango, walnut, almond, fig, banana and many other trees along the way. Evening : dinner at local Restaurant |
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A relatively short but nonetheless testing walk starting from the pretty white mountain village of Frigiliana. The track follows the River Higueron upstream, passing a water deposit (which offers a refreshing dip on a hot day!). We then climb to the summit of the ridge via a steep winding path – take time to enjoy the views unfolding to the north as you stop to rest. After enjoying the vista over the high peaks to the east, the path follows the line of the ridge through a pine forest. From the end of the ridge we can see our goal of Cruz Pinto, with Nerja and the Mediterranean beyond. From here we descend to a ruined farmhouse, then climb steeply to the peak of Cruz Pinto, which is topped with a shrine with a story.
Lunch - 9 course meal consisting of local home made cuisine, prepared and served by Maria and her friends.
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A challenging walk through wild countryside to a remote ruin in the most spectacular location imaginable.
We descend steeply into the Rio Chillar valley, where the path winds along this beautiful mountain stream through lush vegetation. As the path leaves the stream and starts to ascend we can see the ruin away in the distance. From the ruin the views back down the valley to the sea are superb, as are the impressive cliffs of El Nido del Buitre (“The Vultures Nest”) to the east.
Evening : dinner at local Restaurant
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