Hill Walks

This is a circular walk that climbs up through the superb karstic canyon, El Canuto de la Utrera, before crossing heathland and then returning along the beautiful Ruta de los Molinos which runs alongside the Rio de Manilva. Towards the end of the walk there will be an opportunity to cool off in the Baños de la Hedionda. This tiny spa, fed by a naturally sulphurous spring, was reputedly visited by Julius Caesar.

A circular walk across farmland and open countryside around Monda with splendid mountain views. The route sets out past the Monda castle (now a hotel) towards the former Gun and Country Club before returning to Monda via an old mule trail.

This walk climbs through a forest alongside a mountain stream to the ruined Ermita de los Monjes. It then emerges from the forest with great views of Marbella, Puerto Banús and across to Gibraltar and North Africa on a clear day.

Although not a long or particularly arduous walk it does involve some climbing over rocks, crossing of streams and a short section traversing a hillside with the help of fixed chains. Therefore walkers need to be sure-footed.

A recently-added walk that starts from the Refugio de Juanar and passes the Ojén mirador before climbing to the peak of Tajo Negro (1,075m) which affords fine views of the Mediterranean and the North African coast on a clear day. The walk then descends to the Macho Montés mirador above Marbella before following a winding path through woods back to the starting point.

The Juanar Circuit is a fairly short but sometimes steep walk around the back of the Refugio de Juanar hotel.  After a steep climb the route drops down into a dry and rocky valley. A second climb follows before the final descent down a rough forest road to the Refugio.

This demanding hill walk climbs steeply through the pine forest above Alhaurín El Grande, passing the Casa Forestal, to the top of Pico Mijas (La Bola). Views at the top can be spectacular in all directions. The return is via a well-made access road that descwnds more gently to the start point. This walk is definitely for the fit walker.