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.

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.

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.