Kid-friendly walking holidays in Costa del Sol
Sierra de las Nieves, Malaga
The province of Malaga offers the traveler the chance to discover the essence of nature in multiple forms. It is not just a beach holiday as one may think. Venturing slightly inland you will find yourself amidst pine forests, rock formations, natural lakes and pools, all basked in the kind Mediterranean climate. Summer is the perfect time to get what Málaga wildlife has to action you. A kid-friendly river walk near Mijas to chase. Let’s deep into this kid-friendly river walk near Mijas.
Natural pools in El Burgo for a day hike with children
In order to explore this stunning countryside, we followed a route in the area surrounding the town of El Burgo, in the Sierra de las Nieves. In fact, this area offers beautiful landscapes and scenery walks with small rivers and natural pools along the way, which makes it an ideal day hike for family and friends wanting to explore more than just what meets the eye.
- Location: El Burgo, 41 miles west of Málaga airport.
- Length: 2.9 miles
- Difficulty Rating: Easy
- Best For: Exploring a fantastic landscape
- Dogs: Unleashed
We led in a group including two children (11 and 8) and we made a wonderful day out of this walk. Children this age can walk longer distances and enjoy dips in the pools along the way. The summer can be hot but it gives you the chance to bathe and get dry quickly so you do not need much to carry with you. To be sure we would say that these walks are possible for children from the age of 6 or 7 but maybe not younger.
What do I need to wear for a river walk?
Make sure you wear comfortable and light sports shoes and clothes that you can get into the water with, a cap or hat, plenty of water, fruit or energy bars, and sun protection and enjoy your kid-friendly river walk near Mijas. Would you like to watch a vid of the natural pools near El Burgo for a perfect day with family in Málaga? Step into the Málaga countryside with this hike, perfect for your children and your doggies.
