Walking holidays in Málaga
Estepona mountains, Málaga
The Sierra Bermeja mountain range at 1.449m (4,753 ft) above sea level dominates the landscape behind Estepona. As a result, the south slope defiantly faces the sea. On clear days, Sierra Bermeja makes an extraordinary scenery: a colourful 3D map of Costa del Sol Occidental. By the way, Sierra Bermeja’s diverse ecosystem it is the only place in the world where primitive pinsapo (fir) trees grow on red peridotita rocks. Sierra Bermeja natural park sits on a red mountain: red, bermeja, ochre. Hence, the sierra is remarkable for its bright red colour (hence the name), the result of the peridotite that makes the massif. Let’s dive in our top river walks near Estepona after we talk a little bit more about this paramount scenery.
By the way, its surface area is 1,236ha, 100 of which are covered with Spanish firs. It is also a 35km-long natural border between Ronda and the sea. It is 1,000m high on average. As an example, its highest peak, Pico de los Reales, goes up to 1,450m high.
In brief, the boundaries of three privileged villages share this Nature reserve: Genalguacil, Estepona and Casares. Each of them owns a different piece: viewpoints for Estepona, Spanish firs for Genalguacil, and pine forests for Casares. For this reason, it is a protected natural area housing 250 tree species.
Given these points, this time of year with the weather getting warmer, is great for river walking and we highlight the perfect spots and prettiest hikes for a summer river walk near Estepona in Málaga province.
- Jubrique
- Genalguacil
- Casares
Jubrique trails: the hikes around
Jubrique lies in the heart of Ronda mountains, at the Genal valley. It is a natural paradise forged out of cork oak and chestnut clusters, as well as plentiful hills. In fact, Jubrique is the Mecca of hiking and nature travel in the Genal valley.
By the way, it is perfect for families, this river walk starts with a series of open pools, bridge by rocks and little waterfalls. After that, the rocky paths opens up into long, somehow deep stretches of stream that required swimming. Then you will be engulfed in the beautiful peaceful valley.
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- Location: Jubrique, 70 miles west of Málaga airport and 48 miles east of Gibraltar airport.
- Length: 3 miles
- Difficulty Rating: Intermediate
- Best For: Exploring a fantastic landscape
- Dogs: Leashed
Genalguacil rambling: the tour
Genalguacil is a beautiful whitewashed village set in the Genal valley shadowed by the Sierra Crestellina mountains. Here, the route is 8km (5 miles) in length with a medium difficulty level and should take around 6.5 hours to complete and it is the second of the three top river walks near Estepona.
Must be remembered, this is an ideal place for hikers. On the positive side, the wild trails are well prepared and there are all kinds of routes, from easy to difficult.
- Location: Genalguacil, 69 miles west of Málaga airport and 49 miles east of Gibraltar airport.
- Length: 5 miles
- Difficulty Rating: Intermediate
- Best For: Exploring a fantastic landscape
- Dogs: Leashed
Casares river walking trail
In the same way, Casares is a pueblo blanco nestled in the Sierra Bermeja, north of Estepona. It is the last of the 3 top best river walks near Estepona.
- Location: Casares, 57 miles west of Málaga airport and 27 miles east of Gibraltar airport.
- Length: 3 miles
- Difficulty Rating: Intermediate
- Best For: Exploring a fantastic scenery
- Dogs: Leashed
