Walking holidays
Málaga
You might come to Southern Andalusia for the sandy beaches, but the region also fields fantastic dayhikes. Indeed, hiking isn’t what comes to mind when you think of southern Spain, but there are actually some pretty awesome hikes in Andalusia. You have parks like Sierra de las Nieves nestled in the middle of Málaga province. There’s also the iconic ‘Caminito del Rey‘. There are also some big mountain hikes within an hour of downtown Málaga and Granada.
Our list of Andalusia walks comprises smaller sections of long-distance routes to suit all abilities and for all seasons. Let’s step into some of the best hikes in Southern Andalusia.
Granada
It may not have the lofty peaks of the Alps or the epic thousands-of-miles treks of the United States or UK, but Granada in southern Andalusia is – in its own humble way – a truly world-class destination for walking.
Sierra Nevada mountains hiking trails
Sierra Nevada National Park spreads across the provinces of Granada, Malaga, and Almeria in southern Spain. The mountain range is mainly known for its appealing ski slopes in winter. However, the summer months have an abundance of hiking routes to explore with some of the best views in Spain.
From the high mountain lakes to the climb up Mount Mulhacén, these are some of the best hikes in Sierra Nevada National Park. This article focuses on the best day hikes; on the great walks that you can get done in a single day.
- Mount Mulhacén
- Mount Veleta
Check out our full day guided tour to ascend mount Mulhacén.
