Nerja – Andalucian Walking Holiday | Walking Holiday in Spain | Self Guided Walking Holiday

With its narrow streets of white houses leading to the bay and sandy beaches, the town of Nerja has retained much of its original character. The mountains come right down to the sea and it is possible to walk from the town out into the surrounding countryside with its three nature parks or along the coast. Other walks are accessed by public transport or a short taxi ride. The mild climate is particularly good for walking from March until June and September until November. Some rain can be expected between December and February although the temperature is still mild. The summer months are very hot for walking.

The advantage of a single-centre holiday is that you can choose what you do and when you do it. We provide you with a good selection of walking routes, which can be done in any order to suit your interests, level of fitness, and the weather. If you do not wish to walk on any day, there are many other activities available locally including sailing, scuba diving, mountain biking and jeep safaris.

Grade: Easy and Moderate

Getting There:
Fly to Malaga, then take a local coach transfer to Nerja, which takes about one hour.

Day 1 Arrive at Nerja

Day 2 Maro and Nerja Caves.
As an introduction to walking in Spain you begin with a gentle walk along the coast to the lovely village of Maro and the well-known Nerja caves. You can extend this walk to a secluded beach for a refreshing swim. ~ 2 hours or 6 hours

Day 3 Frigiliana.
Following a dry riverbed to a beautiful gorge and the village of Frigiliana, this walk then leads back via a ridge with lovely views of the coast. ~ 5 hours or 8 hours

Day 4 Torrox.
Today's route takes you to the typically Spanish village of Torrox with its steep cobbled streets and whitewashed houses before leading you back along the beach to Nerja. ~ 4 hours or 8 hours

Day 5 Achebucal.
Walking on mountain trails to the restored village of Achebucal at the foot of the high Sierras, the route then follows an old donkey track to Torrox. ~ 6 hours

Day 6 Mount Cielo.
The route today is to the top of Mount Cielo (Mount Heaven) from where your hard work is rewarded by stunning views over the beautiful Mediterranean Sea below. ~ 8 hours

Day 7 Rio Chillar.
You follow the riverbed just out of the town as it leads through small gorges and pools and over waterfalls with many opportunities for a refreshing dip before following the mountain trail back to Nerja. ~ 5 hours or 7 hours

Day 8 Departure.