This demanding hill walk follows an out-and-back track that climbs through the pine forest above Alhaurín El Grande, passing the Casa Forestal, to the top of La Bola. Views at the top can be spectacular. This is definitely for the fit walker.

This walk climbs through a forest alongside a mountain stream to the ruined Ermita de los Monjes. It then emerges from the forest with great views of Marbella, Puerto Banús and across to Gibraltar and North Africa on a clear day. The walk involves some climbing over rocks whilst crossing streams, particularly near the start.