ALHAURÍN EL GRANDE – FUENTE DEL ACEBUCHE
The walk begins in front of the Hotel El Mirador and proceeds through the La Paca Urbanisation and up the Camino Forestal, entering the pine forest after 500 metres. After a gradual, shady climb the path emerges into an area badly burnt by the 2022 forest fire, now cleared, which affords good views towards Málaga and the Gualalhorce valley. There is a brief stop by a recently constructed dam before the trail continues climbing through the woods past the Fuente de Acebuche (wild olive spring) to the Forest Guard’s house where there is a refreshment stop and a chance to admire the spectacular views.
The return stage continues west along a scenic path with lovely views before descending gradually to the Camino Forestal and ultimately to the starting point at the Hotel El Mirador where liquid refreshments can be taken.
Directions to the Meeting Place
Hotel El Mirador is 1.5 km out of Alhaurín el Grande on the A-404 which goes to Alhaurín de la Torre past Lauro Golf.
From the airport
Take the A-404 past Churriana and Alhaurín de la Torre, keeping the hill to the left. The hotel is 5 minutes after passing Lauro Golf.
From Marbella
Leaving Marbella by the A-355, take the exit at the signpost for Coín and Mijas and continue 6km along the A-366 towards Mijas until the roundabout at Venta Los Morales (the A-7053 from Fuengirola). Turn left at the roundabout towards Alhaurín el Grande and then after 2km turn right at a small roundabout by an Official Tobacco shop. Proceed up the hill, along the top road keeping straight all the time until a roundabout at Parque de la Libertad. At this point turn left down the hill for 100 metres until reaching a roundabout with a stone cross at the centre. Turn right on the A-404 in the direction of Alhaurín de la Torre and Malága, continuing past shops, restaurants and a BP garage on the left. The Hotel El Mirador is on the left 1.5km after the BP garage. The hotel has ample parking space and a very pleasant terrace for coffee and drinks afterwards.