Walking holidays in Málaga
Mijas, Málaga
In Málaga there are many rivers where you can enjoy a pleasant walk and a relaxing swim surrounded by nature. Let’s discover some of the best river walks near Mijas with us.
One of the latest trends in adventure sports, or more daring or unusual outdoor activities, is wild swimming. This means swimming in any water, though more usually freshwater rather than saltwater. It is, basically, just new terminology for what many have already been doing for years: taking a dip in the sea, or a river, lake, lagoon, reservoir, pool or waterfall. But the difference is, these locations tend to be secluded without facilities and therefore uncrowded – which is exactly what attracts people to wild swimming: its quiet and magical quality, getting close to nature. You often have to walk through woodland or over hills to find your ideal dipping spot, but the reward is that you’re likely to have it to yourself.
When to hike the rivel trails in Málaga and Costa del Sol?
The best time is undoubtedly summer, although it is also an option in late spring or early autumn.
With its spectacular landscape and countless natural water sources, plus warm temperatures all the year round, Málaga is the ideal destination for this sport. In addition, to get the most out of both -river, and hiking, we recommend September. It’s one of our absolute favorite months as it’s still hot in the water and it’s just possible to start hiking, but you’ll need to bring a lot of water.
In general, the season from May to mid June and from September to October are great because you get tremendous temperatures and not many tourists.
Given these points, in the summer months between June and August, with the weather getting warmer, is also great for river walking and we highlight the perfect spots and prettiest summer river walks near Mijas in Málaga province to spend your walking holidays.
- Coín
- Mijas
Coín river walk
The feel of authentic rural Spain explains why so many expats from the UK and further afield, have chosen to enjoy one half a day guided tour on this river walk. Barranco Blanco is a piece of calm and magic and feels like a world away from the busy sunshine coast and only a short day trip from Málaga city in southern Spain. Walking through the thick bamboo forest to the sound of the clear stream of running water this could just as well have been in Thailand. but you’re not. You’ve found a hidden gem in Spain.
- Location: Coín, 23 miles west of Málaga airport.
- Length: 5 miles
- Difficulty Rating: Intermediate
- Best For: Exploring a fantastic scenery
- Dogs: Unleashed
Barranco Blanco has a broad variety of fauna and wildlife. Because of the constant water source from the Mijas mountains, the river has permanent water flow all year round.
After you do your river walk, Coín is an excellent place to go for a beer or a meal. The feel of authentic rural Spain with a European veneer explains why so many expats from the UK and further afield, have chosen to call it home.
Would you like to see the river trail in Coín? Click on the enclosed link and have a look.
But, if you are mainly after hiking in other seasons, then the whole winter time is great. It gets chilly in the evening and early morning but day time temperatures can easily be around 20 degrees Celsius. On a sunny day it feels like much more. So, you can also find out differents walking trails near Mijas to do between the end of November and beginning of December.
