Coastal Walks in Andalucia

Guy Hunter-Watts lived and worked in Andalucía for over 30 years. After studying at the universities of Santiago and Salamanca, he taught English in South America before moving to the Ronda mountains where he led guided walks for almost 25 years. His work as a walking guide and freelance journalist took him to many corners of the planet including India, Namibia, Tanzania, Latin America and Mongolia. Sadly, Guy passed away in 2023.

• Map key Overview map Route summary table Preface Introduction Seven coastal regions Plants and wildlife Andalucía over the years Getting there When to go Accommodation Eating out in southern Spain Language Money Communications What to take Maps Staying safe Using this guide 1 Costa de la Luz Parque Natural de la Breña y las Marismas Walk 1 Santa Lucía circuit Walk 2 Las Marismas de Barbate circuit Walk 3 Vejer de la Frontera southern circuit Walk 4 Los Caños de Meca circuit Walk 5 Cape Trafalgar to Conil via the Torre de Castilnovo Parque Natural de Los Alcornocales y del Estrecho Walk 6 Valdevaqueros circuit via Punta Paloma Walk 7 Río de Guadalmesí circuit Walk 8 Pelayo circuit via the Torre de Guadalmesí Walk 9 Río de la Miel circuit Walk 10 Gibraltar circuit via Mediterranean Steps 2 Costa del Sol Paraje Natural de Sierra Bermeja y Sierra Crestellina Walk 11 Manilva circuit via the Utrera Gorge Walk 12 Casares circuit via la Crestellina Walk 13 Casares eastern circuit Walk 14 Casares circuit via La Acedía Walk 15 Pico Reales circuit via El Pinsapar forest Parque Natural de la Sierra de las Nieves Walk 16 Istán circuit via the Infierno valley Walk 17 Istán to the Río Verde and back Walk 18 Istán reservoir circuit via the San Miguel chapel Walk 19 Marbella circuit via Cruz de Juanar Walk 20 Ascent of La Concha from Refugio de Juanar Walk 21 Refugio de Juanar circuit via Los Cuchillos La Sierra de Mijas Walk 22 Mijas circuit via the Pico de Mijas Walk 23 Mijas circuit via Puerto de Málaga Walk 24 Alhaurín el Grande circuit Walk 25 Alhaurín de la Torre western circuit Walk 26 Alhaurín de la Torre southern circuit Walk 27 Benalmádena circuit 3 Costa Tropical Parque Natural de la Sierra de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Walk 28 Ascent of La Maroma from Canillas de Aceituno Walk 29 Cómpeta circuit via Puerto Blanquillo Walk 30 Frigiliana to El Fuerte and back Walk 31 Frigiliana circuit via Cruz de Pinto Walk 32 Nerja circuit via the Río Chillar Walk 33 Maro to Frigiliana Walk 34 La Herradura circuit via Cantarriján beach 4 Costa de Almería Parque Natural de Níjar-Cabo de Gata Walk 35 San José circuit via Monsul and Los Genoveses Walk 36 Presillas Bajas to the Majada Redonda and back Walk 37 Los Escullos circuit via San José Walk 38 Rodalquilar circuit via Cortijo del Fraile Walk 39 Las Negras circuit via El Playazo Walk 40 Agua Amarga to Las Negras Appendix A Useful contacts Appendix B Accommodation Appendix C Glossary Appendix D Further reading