FUENTE DE JARAPALOS, MIJAS

This beautiful walk starts on a slight uphill gradient to the Graja pass at the beginning of which there is a large Aleppo pine tree – ‘Pino Del Puerto de la Graja’. The route from there leads down towards the Jarapalos fountain with some cliffs to the left – Tajo La Yedra and Tajo Del Caballo. It then continues past the Calera de Jarapalos and a large alberca (Reservoir). After a descent down stone steps and a walk alongside the Sequia fountains a break will be taken at a picnic area near the Forestry building. From there, at the junction of the large chestnut tree, the return journey is gently up back to the Graja pass. The walk is 2.5 to 3 hours in duration.

Directions to the meeting place

From Fuengirola

Take the A387 towards Mijas Village. At the roundabout with the BP on the left-hand side, take the right turning onto the A386. Drive along the A368 for 1 km and turn left at the signpost announcing the Municipal Swimming pool and Guardia Civil Headquarters. Park behind the swimming pool, adjacent to the football stadium. This is the meeting place.

From Marbella

Take the A7 or the AP7 towards Fuengirola. In Fuengirola leave the highway and take the A387 towards Mijas Village. At the roundabout with the BP on the left-hand side, take the right turning onto the A386. Drive along the A368 for 1 km and turn left at the signpost announcing the Municipal Swimming pool and Guardia Civil Headquarters. Park behind the swimming pool, adjacent to the football stadium. This is the meeting place.

From Alhaurin el Grande

At the roundabout with Los Morenos, take the A 387 to Mijas Village. At the roundabout with the BP on the right-hand side, turn left onto the A386.Drive along the A368 for 1 km and turn left at the signpost announcing the Municipal Swimming pool and Guardia Civil Headquarters. Park behind the swimming pool, adjacent to the football stadium. This is the meeting place.

From this meeting place it is necessary to carpool to the Arenales Quarry where the walk starts. There is only space for a few cars to park at this point.