Hiking in Nerja

Experience something truly unique in the Cahorros of the Río Chillar. Nerja's most popular water trail, where you'll walk along the riverbed between breathtaking rock walls.

From the Nerja Caves to the Fuente del Esparto spring along the Pinarillo track (GR 249): 11.5 km round trip through pines, 420 m of ascent, a fountain at El Pinarillo and sea views.

Walk up the bed of the Higuerón river from Frigiliana, past the Pozo Batán and the Cruz de Napoleón to the Lízar weir: 10.7 km round trip among pools, gorges and pines.

A short walk from Maro to the Torre de Maro, a 16th-century watchtower above the Maro-Cerro Gordo Cliffs: 4.6 km round trip, with the Torre de Cerro Gordo as an extra.

Climb Pico del Cielo (1,508 m), Nerja's mountain, on the PR-A 477 trail from the Nerja Caves: 19.6 km round trip, 1,360 m of ascent, no water and the whole coast at your feet.

Walk from Canillas de Aceituno to the El Saltillo suspension bridge, about 50 m across the Almanchares river: 6.4 km round trip on a path with crags and handrails. Free.

Climb La Maroma (2,069 m), the roof of Málaga, on the SL-A 142 trail from Canillas de Aceituno: 17.7 km round trip, 1,420 m of ascent, two springs and views from the sea to Sierra Nevada.

Easy walk along a forest track from the Nerja Caves to the El Pinarillo picnic area: 9.4 km round trip through pines, with tables, barbecues and a fountain at the end.

An easy 3.3 km walk from Burriana beach to Maro past the Águila aqueduct, with a bus back. Map, PDF and GPX.

Walk from Nerja to Frigiliana on hill paths: the Cruz del Pinto, the Lomas del Chíllar viewpoint and the Pozo Batán. 7.6 km, 3–3.5 h and back by bus.

Navachica (1,832 m), the highest point of the Sierra de Almijara, from the Fuente del Esparto via Pico del Cielo and the ridge: 21 km round trip and about 1,900 m of total ascent. Experienced walkers only.

A short climb up the Peñón de los Castillejos (936 m), above the Río de la Miel valley, to the remains of a 10th–11th-century Moorish fortress with views of Maro, Cerro Gordo and La Herradura.

Climb El Almendrón (1,514 m) from the Fuente del Esparto along the Vereda de las Minas and past the La Furia mines: 11.3 km round trip, 940 m of ascent and views over the whole Almijara.