JUANAR – EL POZUELO

This is a scenic circular walk into the hills to the north of the hotel 'Refugio de Juanar'.

From the parking area near the hotel walkers take the paved road back down towards the main road. After half a kilometre or so they leave the road and descend into the valley on the left. From there it becomes a long single-file climb northward up the rocky path that traverses the hill.  The route then reaches the ridge and turns left into a wooded area passing an old well and some irrigation works that have fallen into disrepair. Emerging from the woods the wonderful mountain views over towards Torrecilla make the climb well worth the effort. The walk continues for some distance on a scenic, undulating track before eventually dropping down steeply to the Refugio.

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 paved road. At this point the hotel is on the right. Straight ahead is an unmade road in which it is possible to park. Please do not use the hotel carpark.

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 paved road. At this point the hotel is on the right. Straight ahead is an unmade road in which it is possible to park. Please do not use the hotel carpark.