Hiking in the mountains

Sierra Almijara

About Hiking in the mountains

Behind Almuñécar the Sierra de Almijara and Sierra de Tejeda rise almost directly from the coast, and there are trails for all levels — from gentle coastal paths to day hikes high up.

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  Sendero de Cerro Gordo

  Coastal path between La Herradura and Maro along the cliffs in the protected nature area — moderate, with fantastic sea views.

• 2
  El Fuerte near Frigiliana

  Path up to the mountain where the last Moriscos resisted in 1569, with views over the whole coast.

• 3
  Towards Otívar

  Route through the Río Verde valley to the little mountain village, with orange groves and terraced fields along the way.

• 4
  Sierra de Tejeda-Almijara

  For the experienced: higher mountain trails inland, up to over 1,800 metres on a clear day.