Guided hiking in Costa del Sol
Mijas mountains
Take a walk in most directions outside Benalmádena Pueblo and you’ll find a network of trails varied enough to tempt hikers of all abilities. With several different ascents, it attracts the attention of everyone from aspiring hikers to seasoned climbers.
For this reason, the place has become a haven for adventurers, and as panoramas of layering, rugged mountains, making it wasn’t hard to see why. Truly, there are plenty of hiking trails through the dramatic cliffs and forests near the coastline in Mijas mountains in southern Spain.
Furthermore, this glorious mountain range is near the popular Benalmádena pueblo lies in the Costa del Sol Spain hotspot.
Here’s our guide to when to visit the mountains, and where best to get out hiking near Benalmádena on a mountain day trail.
Mountain Calamorro trail
Nestled in a pristine valley between the towns of Benalmádena and Mijas, the Calamorro mountain trail starts with spectacular views to the Mediterranean sea and majestic natural beauty!
The four and a half miles hike is about to take approximately four hours. We advise you to wear suitable foot wear and to bring snacks and plenty of water. You can get more hiking tips related.
- Location: Mijas, 21 miles west of Málaga city.
- Total distance: 4.5 miles
- Hike time: 3.5 hours (total)
- Difficulty Rating: Moderate
- Total ascent: 1,500 feet
- Highest elevation: 2,400 feet
- Best For: Exploring a fantastic scenery
- Dogs: Unleashed
Additionally, this hiking tour goes through three different villages, which are surrounded by nature and life. Pampaneira, Bubión and Capileira have been recognized as the historical ensemble of the Valley of Poqueira, in which history and nature join to offer the visitor a very special experience. In fact, you will enjoy a half day hike from Benalmádena up to Alhaurín de la Torre.
Is Costa del Sol warm all year round?
A lot of Costa del Sol’s appeal lies in the climate which keeps the region warm year round. The place is named as “the coast of the sun”, staying roughly between 14-24 degrees Celsius for the majority of the year. As a matter of fact, the temperatures between December and February are about 14 °C.
What that means in practice is that rain is uncommon, and it’s also rarely too hot. So it’s perfect weather for hiking near Benalmádena on a mountain day trail.
Get to know Málaga’s magnificent landscapes – and yourself – a little better with this one-day itinerary.
