PECHO de los LOBOS, ALHAURIN el GRANDE, SIERRA de MIJAS

This is a lovely circular walk around the Pecho de los Lobos on the western side of the Sierra de Mijas. There is about 80% shade and about 300m of climb for the first 3.4km. There are lovely views of the Sierra Alpujata; additionally, being surrounded by pine woods, it is very tranquil. The BP cafeteria on the Alhaurin roundabout is a great place to stop afterwards, as the food and service are excellent. The car park is the starting point, which follows alongside the road, around the roundabout, and then into the pine forest.

Directions

From Marbella 

Take the A-355 from the La Canada shopping centre roundabout towards Ojen and Monda. Continue on this road for 25 km until you see signs for Mijas Fuengirola MA-3303, take this turning. After 6 km, there is the large Alhaurin roundabout, take the 1st exit towards Fuengirola on A-387. The car park is 150 m on the left-hand side of the road, but be careful turning left as it is not an official way to turn into the car park.   

From Coin.

Take Mijas Fuengirola MA-3303, crossing the A-355, and after 6 km, there is the large Alhaurin roundabout, take the 1st exit towards Fuengirola on A-387. The car park is 150 m on the left-hand side of the road, but be careful turning left as it is not an official way to turn into the car park.