FUTURE country Walks
Pleasant walks in the countryside for about two hours in duration and of 7 – 10 km
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Reservation is required before attending every Walk
Only paid up members of U3A International may participate
Guests are not permitted
Click on the Name of any Walk for more details
EL CAMORRO – ENTRERRIOS, MIJAS
country Walk
This walk is at the back of La Cala-Mijas which starts with a steady uphill climb to Cerro del Camorro to a point that then becomes a circular walk on a good path leading around the mountain. There are really good views towards Calahonda and Ojen and also down to La Cala-Mijas. We return back down the uphill section.
Easy to Medium
232 m Ascent
TOLOX – RIO GRANDE
country Walk
The walk is in the Rio Grande Valley close to Tolox where the river is still small. It follows a dirt track past pomegranate and orange trees and also olive groves.There are some hills and after rain there may be a couple of easy streams to cross.
Medium
170 m Ascent
LA MAIRENA TO OJEN MOUNTAIN TRAIL
country Walk
This walk is located behind La Mairena and from the starting point this is a very pleasant country walk with fantastic scenery all around but there are some extended uphill sections leading up from the valley, fairly steep in places. There are many view spots where it is possible to stop and take in the views. This walk is on a good wide track easy to walk and without any difficulties underfoot.
Medium
309 m Ascent
MONDA – GUARO – MONDA
country Walk
This walk is from Monda to Guaro and back, taking the route over the old Roman road, through the valley along a track with a succession of climbs.
Medium
327 m Ascent
ALHAURIN el GRANDE – El FORESTAL via PALOMA GORGE
country Walk
This walk starts at the El Mirador Hotel, winds up through the Camino Forestal in with views over the valley ending up at Forest Guard’s house. Most of this walk is in the shade of the pine trees and not too difficult ending back at the hotel for Christmas refreshments and tapas on the outside terrace. The first part is a steady climb that is not strenuous and loops around at a higher level.
Medium
363 m Ascent
NACIMIENTO DE COÍN AND FIRE-LOOKOUT
country Walk
This walk will pass through the pine forest and across heath land. Several inclines lead to two miradors which is Cerro Aliminos and then to Fire-Lookout post. From these points there are great views down to the coastline and surrounding countryside.
Easy to Medium
162 m Ascent
PUERTA VERDE (LAKE CONCEPCIÓN)
country Walk
This walk is easy with only a few, quite gentle hills but is about 8 km long. There will be occasional stops to take in the wonderful views over Lake Concepción towards Istán and La Concha mountain.
Easy to Medium
250 m Ascent
LA MAIRENA to ERMITA del ROCIO -CALAHONDA
country Walk
A walk from the top of La Mairena to the shrine of Ermita del Rocio above Calahonda.The walk will be 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.
Medium
332 m Ascent
BENAHAVIS RIVERSIDE AND AQUEDUCT WALK – LOOP
country Walk
There have always been popular walks in this area because of the stunning views of the Angosturas Gorge and Guadalmina River. The walks along the aqueducts are both peaceful and picturesque. An experience that should not be missed and a very good first walk of the season.
Easy to Medium
102 m Ascent
GUADALHORCE COUNTRYSIDE AND RIVER
country Walk
This walk begins at a bridge over the Rio Grande. It passes through some splendid countryside, halfway up a valley and is surrounded by hills. The walk affords great views across to Serriana de Ronda and back to Sierra Nieves.
Easy to Medium
76 m Ascent
OJÉN VALLEYS
country Walk
This is a walk through orange groves, over an ancient goat herding bridge and with views over a valley, the mountains and the areas around Ojén.
Medium
359 m Ascent
OJÉN CIRCULAR via ERMITA la VIRGENCITA
country Walk
This is a circular walk through a couple of tunnels orange through an area with mostly tress. groves, with views over the valley, the mountains and the areas around Ojén. Passing through the Cerezal Nature Reserve.
Medium
318 m Ascent
COTO DE RIO GUADAIZA, LA ZAGALETA
country Walk
This is an ‘out and back’ walk above the Guadaiza river. The peaceful trail meanders through pine woods and rocky outcrops and affords magnificent views of the surrounding unspoilt countryside and to the sea. The walk is rated easy to medium.
Easy to Medium
162 m Ascent
ESTEPONA, SIERRA BERMEJA – PASEO DE LOS PINSAPOS AND PICO LOS REALES – NEW WALK
country Walk
A newly-added route around the Pico Los Reales (1452m) that dominates the skyline above Estepona. This is a new Country Walk, and affords fine views throughout. In addition, the drive to the meeting point on a well-maintained roads climbs up from Estepona to the Sierra Bermeja, it is spectacular.
There is a venta next to the meeting point that provides an excellent location for post-walk refreshments and food. Walkers can enjoy a lunch after it opens at 12.30 pm.
Medium
204 m Ascent
LA TROCHA – RIO PEREILAS AL-163, COIN
country Walk
An excellent easy walk that takes you from the La Trocha shopping center through the farmlands with many small holdings down to the river walk, Sendero Rio Pereilas SL-A163, and then circles back over the Toblerone Bridge arriving back at the car park.
Easy to Medium
103 m Ascent
CHARCO DE LA VIRGEN – TOLOX
country Walk
This is an out and back walk starting at the Fuente Amargosa Health Spa in Tolox. Although this needs an extra half hour’s drive to the start of the walk, the drive is scenic and the walk, although shorter than usual, is well worth it. There are numerous stepping stones at the four river crossings, but the river should not be too wide at this time of year.
Medium
173 m Ascent
PECHO de los LOBOS, ALHAURIN el GRANDE, SIERRA de MIJAS
country Walk
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.
Easy to Medium
316 m Ascent
ISTÁN – PUERTO DE LOS BARRACONES
country Walk
This walk initially follows Moorish irrigation channels and then passes through orange groves. About 2 km from the village, a path branches off to the left, passing through the trees at a higher level, avoiding the steep incline into Istan. The walk finishes at the Hotel Altos de Istan where refreshments and tapas are served on the terrace. This Hotel is also the meeting place, avoiding the previous long walk back from the Plaza.
Easy to Medium
169 m Ascent