All year round hiking pleasure
in the hart of Andalucía
More than 300 days of sunshine a year, unspoilt nature and a well-preserved cultural heritage make Andalucía the ideal walking and holiday region all year round. Here you already get spring fever in January among the blossoms of the almond trees, the grain fields already color summery ocher in May and every season the landscape looks completely different.
Local trails
Not fond of driving for hours to go walking? No problem. The tourism departments of Almogía, Casabermerja, Colmenar and Villanueva de la Concepción mapped several trails suitable for any type of walker. Expect beautiful sceneries, charming villages, some steep 'goat' paths and an interesting fauna and flora.
Some pictures:
- Almogía: route Sarandy (1 & 2) / route Charamuza - Lo Bernabé / route Llano el Espinar (March - November) / route Cola del embalse / walk among the oleanders along the río Campanillas / almond blossom / route Ermita de las 3 Cruces
- Casabermeja: Torre Zambra - ruta de las Fuentes
- Colmenar: ruta La Molina
- GR7 Antequera-Villanueva del Gauche
Camino Mozárabe
Follow the shells and imagine yourself a pilgrim on your way to Santiago de Compostela.
The 3 stages of the Camino Mozárabe that cross our region take you along river beds, steep climbs and descents, magnificent views, bare mountain tops, the nature park El Torcal, olive groves and some typical white villages from Puerto de la Torre/Junta de los Caminos to Antequera.
Some pictures:
- Junta de los Caminos - Almogía (12 km)
- Almogía - Villanueva de la Concepción (19 km)
- Villanueva de la Concepción - Antequera (16 km)
More information about our hiking holiday ‘Peregrino’.
Until recently, this almost 8-kilometer "King's path" path was considered to be one of the most dangerous in the world. Today the entire route has been carefully restored and although it's now much safer, one thing hasn't changed - the unique experience of strolling along walkways hanging over 100 metres up on a sheer cliff face. Please note that you have to buy tickets in advance.
If you don't like crowds and tight schedules, the ‘El Saltillo’ route, that starts in Canillas de Aceituno, definitely is a good alternative. One of the highlights is the crossing of the wire bridge at a hight of 50m over the Almanchares river. It's 50m long and 1,20m wide.
Caminito del Rey & El Saltillo
Nature parks
Andalucía has 24 national parks, some of which you can explore from Casa Sarandy. Marked trails take you over wooded hills and bare mountain peaks, along fields full of wild flowers or goat herds. Our favorites: Montes de Málaga, Sierra de las Nieves, Sierra Nevada and Sierra de Tejeda .
Don't forget to put ‘El Torcal’ on your list. This nature reserve is one of the most beautiful and impressive geological nature parks of Andalucía. The unique rock formations take you to a 'jurassic world'. Maybe you will spot some vultures or ibexes during your walk.
Some pictures:
- El Torcal: green route (1,5 km) & yellow route (3 km)
- El Torcal: subida al Torcal Alto (7 km circular)
- Montes de Málaga: El Cerrado
Culture in the city
Due to our central location, Casa Sarandy is the ideal base for a walking tour in the historic centers of Málaga, Córdoba, Ronda, Antequera or Granada.
You will pass monumental buildings and squares, you can 'get lost' in the narrow alleys or enjoy in the shady parks.
coastal trail Senda Litoral
The Senda Litoral is a new trail of ±180 km along the coast line of the province of Málaga.
The path, which is currently not completely finished, will connect all 14 coastal towns in the province of Málaga in the near future. About 80% of the trail is already open to walkers and cyclists.
Ready for a trip along steep cliffs, over beaches and through picturesque fishing villages?
