GUARO PUERTO ALTO

This walk follows a route through almond and olive groves and climbing up to the Puerto Alto for some fantastic views. Leaving Guaro, the start descends 150 metres down to a valley with a few houses and cultivation, then across the Rio Seco and straight up the steep 400 metre ascent of the Cuesta de lo Alto which is the hardest part of the walk. The effort required is compensated by the magnificent views back through the valley and then the views across to Tolox and Yunquera on the other side when the walk continues along the top. There´s a  stop for a break and then the walk heads back on a circular route down to the valley and then up the final 150 metres ascent.

Directions to the Meeting Place:

From Marbella

Take the A355 direction Ojén. Continue past Ojén. At Kilometre 20 take the exit to Monda/Guaro. After 200m turn left under the bridge and follow the Monda/Guaro signs into Monda. You will arrive at a T junction in the centre of Monda. Turn left. After 50m down the hill there is a speed bump and La Jaula Bar, turn sharp right here into the car park.

From Coín/Alhaurín/Cártama

Take the A355 direction Marbella. After Kilometre 16 take the Monda turn off. Follow the winding road into the centre of Monda. Keep to the right at the junction (following Guaro signs, if they replace them). After 50m down the hill there is a speed bump and La Jaula Bar, turn sharp right here into the car park.