Malaga is surrounded by mountains, all kind of hiking trails ideal for nature lovers. In this article I will recommend some easy trails for hiking in Malaga that can be made all year round and even with children, perfect routes for going with family or spend a nice day with friends.
Winter, autumn or summer activities, a chance to teach your children the beauty of this province by practicing any of the trails below. Those trails have a common characteristic, they are not difficult nor too long, perfect hiking trails for all ages.
Sharing hobbies and activities with children is important, memories they will keep for all their life. Activities like hiking will teach them to understand and respect nature.
Hiking trail in Sierra Bermeja
There is an easy path on this mountain range where you can enjoy a beautiful Pinsapo forest; a Pinsapo is a tree specie that has managed to survive millions of years.
The hiking path ‘Paseo de los Pinsapos’ (Pinsapos walk). It is well signed and starts with a descent; pay attention, you might be able to spot any of the species that live in this area: mountain goat, chameleon or Andalusian lizard among others.
- Collection of plants is not allowed.
- One way distance is 4.1 km.
- The best way for getting there is from Estepona heading to Jubrique. La mejor ruta para llegar es desde Estepona tomando dirección a Jubrique). At the road cross at the mountain port ‘Puerto de Peñas Blancas’ you must take the road signed to Pico de los Reales, the hiking trail begins from one of the curves of this road.
How to get there and map of the area: https://goo.gl/maps/dhQSFfjiJpv
';Hiking path in Marbella
In the Dunes of Artola begins this hiking trail, exactly at the parking where you must leave the car.
Along the route you will be able to see some fossils dunes, others are the moving dunes that can change their place depending on weather factors.
- Surface is tough and without unevenness, it is a path recommended for everyone.
- Because being close to the beach you can take a bath if it is too hot.
- For getting there you must take the road exit to Cabopino from the highway between Mijas and Marbella.
How to get there and map of the area: https://goo.gl/maps/LtVbKgU1tkF2
Visiting the Guadalhorce river mouth
In the past it was a Phoenician port and actually it’s a natural place with its own flora and fauna.
It is a perfect place for going with family and walk enjoying the day.
- The route has bird spotting stands.
- For getting there you must head to Guadalmar, between Torremolinos and Málaga.
Map and how to get there: https://goo.gl/maps/2VZF3EbbPcr
Fuente de Piedra Lagoon
The perfect season for visiting Fuente de Piedra Lagoon is between autumn and spring, a place where enjoying this natural reserve and finding an important population of aquatic birds.
This lagoon has been an important salt resource since Roman times until the middle of the 20th century. Actually it is a wetland where you will find one of the most important flamenco colonies in Europe.
For getting to this lagoon you must head to Casabermeja from Malaga, drive surrounding Antequera by the North driving through the A-47 and the A-92 roads until you get to the Fuente de Piedra exit.
How to get there and map: https://goo.gl/maps/LNBVxwpq73t
Hiking in Malaga Mountains
Lagar de Torrijos place is at the North of the Natural Park of Malaga Mountains. It is an area from where you can have a nice walk by a dense pines forest.
It is a nice family route, you can make a round day if you try the typical ‘Plato de los Montes’ dish.
How to get there and map: https://goo.gl/maps/CPsG3pzERV92
Hiking route in Mijas Costa
This route follows the coast of Mijas and begins at the watchtower of Cala de Mijas. This route covers a large part of its route through a wooden footbridge and is part of a project that aims to connect the entire Malaga coast.
It is a very simple route thanks to its lack of hills. Along the route you will enjoy beautiful views of the coastline, fauna and flora of the area.
The following link is a map showing the point of origin of this route: https://goo.gl/maps/VHvjrBygM8C2
Hiking routes in Torremolinos
From Torremolinos there are different hiking trails that you can access. There are options for a nice walk with the family; in my case I took my 3 year old son and we enjoyed a day in nature.
How to get to the trail route in the picture: https://goo.gl/maps/vh5ND9s95K9kNb6f8
Cañada del Lobo:
https://goo.gl/maps/SYPu1sCiVbJWqTzE6
Hiking routes for the summer
In summer the best hiking route to plan is that with fountains, rivers or natural pools. We have a post where you will find hiking trails along rivers and natural pools in Malaga, which I think may be of interest to our readers.
More trails for hiking in Malaga
Sharing hobbies and activities with children is important, memories they will keep for all their life. Activities like hiking will teach them to understand and respect nature.
Those are just some of the easy hiking trails in Malaga for going with family or friends, there are many more. If you want to know more about Natural Parks and hiking routes in Malaga and Andalucia check our guides.
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