Country Walks

This is a circular walk leading down from the starting point to the edge of Lake Concepcion on a good path with shade in certain parts. The path leads on to the Lake bed which is easy to walk on, with just a small amount of water running along in the river. At a certain point, the river bank is crossed to the path leading up to Istan. This path is a short steep climb, rocky in places, which leads onto a wide concrete and dirt road into the village of Istan. The views down the valley are wonderful with the sea and Marbella in the distance. There are viewing stops in the village and the path passes behind the newly opened Altos de Istan Hotel. Following the ridge with views towards Ojen and Calahonda, the path descends to the walk’s starting point.  

This walk is at the back of La Cala-Mijas which starts with a steady uphill climb to Cerro del Camorro to a point that then becomes a circular walk on a good path leading around the mountain. There are really good views towards Calahonda and Ojen and also down to La Cala-Mijas. We return back down the uphill section.

The walk is in the Rio Grande Valley close to Tolox where the river is still small. It follows a dirt track past pomegranate and orange trees and also olive groves.There are some hills and after rain there may be a couple of easy streams to cross.

This walk is located behind La Mairena and from the starting point this is a very pleasant country walk with fantastic scenery all around but there are some extended uphill sections leading up from the valley, fairly steep in places. There are many view spots where it is possible to stop and take in the views. This walk is on a good wide track easy to walk and without any difficulties underfoot.

This walk is from Monda to Guaro and back, taking the route over the old Roman road, through the valley along a track with a succession of climbs.

This walk starts at the El Mirador Hotel, winds up through the Camino Forestal in with views over the valley ending up at Forest Guard’s house. Most of this walk is in the shade of the pine trees and not too difficult ending back at the hotel for Christmas refreshments and tapas on the outside terrace. The first part is a steady climb that is not strenuous and loops around at a higher level.

This walk will pass through the pine forest and across heath land. Several inclines lead to two miradors which is Cerro Aliminos and then to Fire-Lookout post. From these points there are great views down to the coastline and surrounding countryside.

This walk is easy with only a few, quite gentle hills but is about 8 km long. There will be occasional stops to take in the wonderful views over Lake Concepción towards Istán and La Concha mountain.

A walk from the top of La Mairena to the shrine of Ermita del Rocio above Calahonda.The walk will be along both roads on the periphery of La Mairena and also tracks with panoramic views of the coast and mountains for much of the way.

There have always been popular walks in this area because of the stunning views of the Angosturas Gorge and Guadalmina River. The walks along the aqueducts are both peaceful and picturesque. An experience that should not be missed and a very good first walk of the season.

This walk begins at a bridge over the Rio Grande. It passes through some splendid countryside, halfway up a valley and is surrounded by hills. The walk affords great views across to Serriana de Ronda and back to Sierra Nieves.

This is a walk through orange groves, over an ancient goat herding bridge and with views over a valley, the mountains and the areas around Ojén.

This is a circular walk through a couple of tunnels orange through an area with mostly tress. groves, with views over the valley, the mountains and the areas around Ojén. Passing through the Cerezal Nature Reserve.

This is an ‘out and back’ walk above the Guadaiza river. The peaceful trail meanders through pine woods and rocky outcrops and affords magnificent views of the surrounding unspoilt countryside and to the sea. The walk is rated easy to medium.

A newly-added route around the Pico Los Reales (1452m) that dominates the skyline above Estepona. This is a new Country Walk, and affords fine views throughout. In addition, the drive to the meeting point on a well-maintained roads climbs up from Estepona to the Sierra Bermeja, it is spectacular.

There is a venta next to the meeting point that provides an excellent location for post-walk refreshments and food. Walkers can enjoy a lunch after it opens at 12.30 pm.

An excellent easy walk that takes you from the La Trocha shopping center through the farmlands with many small holdings down to the river walk, Sendero Rio Pereilas SL-A163, and then circles back over the Toblerone Bridge arriving back at the car park.

This is an out and back walk starting at the Fuente Amargosa Health Spa in Tolox. Although this needs an extra half hour’s drive to the start of the walk, the drive is scenic and the walk, although shorter than usual, is well worth it. There are numerous stepping stones at the four river crossings, but the river should not be too wide at this time of year.

This is a lovely circular walk around the Pecho de los Lobos on the western side of the Sierra de Mijas. There is about 80% shade and about 300m of climb for the first 3.4km. There are lovely views of the Sierra Alpujata; additionally, being surrounded by pine woods, it is very tranquil.

This walk initially follows Moorish irrigation channels and then passes through orange groves. About 2 km from the village, a path branches off to the left, passing through the trees at a higher level, avoiding the steep incline into Istan. The walk finishes at the Hotel Altos de Istan where refreshments and tapas are served on the terrace. This Hotel is also the meeting place, avoiding the previous long walk back from the Plaza.