JUANAR CIRCUIT

The Juanar Circuit is a fairly short but sometimes steep walk around the back of the Refugio de Juanar hotel, initially following the route to La Concha.  

This walk begins in the direction of the Mirador, passes through the forest gates and then bears right, proceeding towards La Concha/Istán. Instead of then turning left and climbing towards La Concha, the route heads towards Istán through a gap in the hills. After a steep climb the route drops down to cross a dry and rocky valley. 

A second climb follows, after which there will be the opportunity to stop for a snack.   The route then rises gently up a rough forest road before dropping steeply back down to the Refugio on the same path as the final section of the Pozuelo hill walk.

Directions to the Meeting Place

From Marbella

Take the A355 direction Ojén. Continue past Ojén. About 1 - 2 km after the top of the hill, the turn off for the Refugio de Juanar is signposted on the left. Take this turn off and continue, about 5 km, until reaching the end of the main road. At this point the hotel is to the right. Straight ahead is an unmade road in which it is possible to park. Please do not use the hotel car park.

From Coín/Alhaurín/Cártama

Take the A355 direction Marbella. About 5 - 6 km after Monda, the turn off for the Refugio de Juanar is signposted on the right. Take the turn off and continue, about 5 km, until reaching the end of the main road. At this point the hotel is to the right. Straight ahead is an unmade road in which it is possible to park. Please do not use the hotel car park.