Country Walk February 3, 2025 10:00am
In La Mairena in parking bays on the left hand side of the road - Avenida de Ojen ///expects.rusted.vaguely (Click for map) Trevor Burton
The starting point of this walk is 400 meters above sea level which provides spectacular views of the sea, coast, and mountains and on a clear day, the mountains of Africa can be seen. From the parking location, the walk continues along both roads on the periphery of La Mairena and also tracks with panoramic views of the coast and mountains for much of the way.A wide track or road throughout most of the walk provides easy walking conditions. The path down to the shrine of Ermita del Roci0 in Calahonda is quite steep and downhill, so be aware the return will be an uphill climb, but there are flat-level parts to rest if needed. The return is back along the ridge, but taking another route around La Mairena to arrive at the starting point. Please be aware there are several short but steep inclines on the route as well as a long uphill stretch towards the end of the walk.
DIRECTIONS TO PARKING
From Marbella
Take the A7 towards Fuengirola and then take the Elviria exit. At the roundabout take the 4th exit over the bridge, at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit towards the mountain on Avenida de Espana, then at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit up the hill towards La Mairena. Continue for 7 KM on this winding road, crossing over the AP7, and at the roundabout take the 2nd exit and then take a sharp left turn up a steep hill. At approximately 250 meters there are parking bays on the left side of the road.
From Mijas/ Fuengirola
Take the A7 towards Marbella and then take the Elviria exit. At the roundabout take the 1st exit towards the mountain on Avenida de Espana, then at the next roundabout take the 3rd exit up the hill towards La Mairena. Continue for 7 KM on this winding road, crossing over the AP7, and at the roundabout take the 2nd exit and then take a sharp left turn up a steep hill. At approximately 250 meters there are parking bays on the left side of the road.
