Walking Routes around Almuñécar, Andalucia, Spain
Local walking in and around Almuñécar in Andalucia, A series of local walking holiday routes based in & around Almuñécar for those who wish to explore the coastal region of Andalucia with it's delightful coves & bays, Moorish castles & ancient towers patiently watching for any sign of invasion from the sea. Or, slightly further inland, you can hike along the adjacent hills through almond and avocado groves with exquisite views of the white villages typical of Andalucia in the valleys below. A series of two linked walking routes that follow a coastal path from Almuñécar to the neighbouring town of Salobreña with its spectacular cliff top castle. This walk takes you along cliff top paths past ancient look out towers perched on headlands, where you can stop overlooking the bright blue sea to enjoy your inclusive picnic lunch. Sections of the path overlook bays where often dolphins can be seen close to the shore, before descending to cross sugar cane plantations. Time to explore Salobreña with its Moorish castle, Boveda and labyrinth of narrow streets - or head for its beach and relax in a chiringuito - before we collect you and bring you back home. Approx 14km. A great route down through the Sierra Almijara natural park. Starting at just over 1100m altitude we descend through the park, passing old mills and cortijos, olive & almond groves before passing through a couple of white villages, where we can stop for tapas & refreshments. Often on this walk we see mountain goats, ibex and occasionally eagles. Collection in mid afternoon is from a restaurant in a lower village - where we usually relax and finish our walk with a late lunch of their divine chicken in garlic ! 11.5km in total. Our popular Ridge Route starts from with a drop off at around 280m alt, and is then a straight walk following natural ridge extending back along the hills. A well defined trail takes you past avocado & mango groves, then almonds as you rise slightly with spectacular views over the white villages. At the end of the ridge (approx 5km) you have various choices such as exploring Aerial Hill with its views from around 600m over the sea and coastal watchtowers, or walking down to neighbouring villages to sight see, before we collect you at our rendezvous point in a local tapas bar. Picnic lunch included. Short StrollsPopular short walking routes for your holiday include a 5km circular walk to the Roman Bridge at Cotobro, which starts along a beautiful palm tree lined paseo (sea front) with beach bars, before heading inland to cross a bamboo, wild rhododendron and olive lined valley via a small Roman bridge. The bridge has been excavated recently and is fully visible, with its cobbled surface & drainage system mostly intact. Other short trips chosen to make the best of your walking holiday include walks to view the extensive Roman aqueducts that this part of Andalucia is famed for - or you can simply stroll along some 6km of palm lined promenades (or Paseos) alongside the glittering blue sea. Longer walking routes in the sierras Or we can offer, for the more energetic, day walks in the hills overlooking Almuñécar where you climb to around 600m to enjoy truly spectacular views to the Sierra Nevada foothills, as well as along the coast for miles. On these walks through avocado, olive and almond groves you will see the best of Andalucía's renowned natural wildlife, often glimpsing Bonelli's eagles, as well as a variety of other smaller predatory birds, as well as mountain goat. Equally spectacular are the bright yellow wagtails, but you need very sharp eyes to spot the chameleons which live there too! Our ridge route takes you to neighbouring Itrabo, in which case transport to the start location (if rqd) is given, plus a picnic lunch to enjoy en route, as well as collection later that day. This activity also appears in the following:Summer season activity holiday weeks - Mixed Summer Activity Holiday Weeks Winter season activity holiday weeks - Winter Season Activity Holiday Weeks Extra & Optional Activities - All available for free days & evenings - or build your own itinerary Activities menu or Activity Holidays Home | 
