ALBUQUERIA VALLEY – UPPER WATERFALLS ROUTE

The first 20 mins of this walk follow a shady forest path, with small rocks in places, that becomes increasingly steep before reaching a wide unmade road. However, it does ascend to a wider path which can be called a pleasant and easier, country walk. The track continues upwards, passing cork oaks and points where there are beautiful views. A couple of little streams are crossed where, during wet times, some good waterfalls can be seen. Wet feet can be avoided, though. The more accessible track is then followed for about 3 km, where the rest is taken. The return is by the same route, meaning that the last 20 mins are steep in places. 

Directions to Meeting Place

From Marbella

Take the A355. Continue past Monda, pass the Monda Glass Factory and BP Garage on the right, and at Km 13 take 1st exit to Coin A-355A, at the top of the slip road turn right, and then sharp right at the junction leading to the Quarry. Follow this road for 2.1 Km, passing a Cortijo de Albuqueria sign, several quarry entrances, and then a Red de Senderos de Coin signboard on the left. 100m beyond the sign is scattered parking on both sides of the road and off-road parking to the left.

From Coín/Alhaurín/Cártama

Take the A355 direction Marbella. At Km 13 take the exit to Coin A-355A, at the top of the slip road turn left, over the bridge, and at the junction turn sharp right leading to the Quarry. Follow this road for 2.1 Km, passing a Cortijo de Albuqueria sign, several quarry entrances, and then a Red de Senderos de Coin signboard on the left. 100m beyond the sign is scattered parking on both sides of the road and off-road parking to the left.