Activities in Nerja

Routes and hiking

A la Fuente del Esparto

La Fuente del Esparto is a useful enclave as a reference to follow various routes. The distance from the national highway is 6 km.

From the N-340 we take the detour towards the Cueva de Nerja. About 500 m away and just at the entrance to the car park, we will continue along the lane that begins on our left next to a small pine forest.
The path climbs through scrubland and young repopulated pine trees to the right of the Coladilla de los Cazadores Ravine, an area that is recovering from the latest fires.

Less than 2 km after the La Civila fork and after passing through the old landfill, we arrive at a recreational area known as El Pinarillo, which has drinking water and barbecues. Leaving this area on our left and continuing along the lane we arrive at the Fuente del Esparto.

This owes its name to the abundance of this vegetable in the area, which was collected for use in local crafts as raw material in the manufacture of ropes, baskets, espadrilles, etc. The drinking water that we can find there, by the way, led to the construction of a mineral wash during the mining exploitation period in the mountains. The distance from the N-340 is 6 km.

A good alternative is to explore the bottom of the Coladilla Ravine on foot. It is accessed by coming from the N-340 to the old San Joaquin Factory between the greenhouses and taking a lane that leaves behind it. Nearby we can see the Águila Aqueduct built to bring water to this old sugar factory. This lane runs with the ravine on the right and passes next to an old quarry, later used for clay pigeon shooting. A little further on we go down into the ravine and following it we will enjoy being trapped in its channel.

Navachica

This is one of the routes that start from the Fuente del Esparto. In the past it was used to transport materials from the mines that are located up the ravine. The summit of Navachica with its 1,832 m altitude constitutes the roof of the Sierra Almijara.

The itinerary begins along the lane on the right a few meters before reaching the Fuente del Esparto. The lane leads to the heart of the ravine where we can leave the vehicle and continue along it between high walls. Due to its limestone nature there are numerous cracks and small caves. Some of them, those located in the lower parts, have been used to enclose goats, as shelter or even as housing.

The gorge narrows and becomes a path that continues through a gravel field (popularly known as Chorrera), making twists and gaining height. It levels out at about 1,000 m altitude and, leveling out, you reach the river bed again where the ravine seems to end in a wall that blocks it. To overcome this obstacle, the path suddenly gains height again, sinuously climbing the side wall of the gorge. After that and surrounding the projection that prevented us from continuing along the channel, it descends to it, arriving at the entrance of the first mines on our route, which are the Mina del Uno and La Furia.

It will be necessary not to abandon the established paths since the ventilation shafts of the galleries remain open and half-hidden by the vegetation without any type of signs.

From the mines we continue along the bottom of the ravine until we find a fork. At this point we have to detour along the ravine that starts on our left, thus abandoning the De Cazadores (which continues on the right) and which would take us towards Loma de la Encina. Continuing along this ravine and about 300 m higher, a new fork appears where we now have to continue to the right.

Ascending this ravine we find a series of steps two to three meters high and which will not be very difficult to overcome. The slope increases progressively until reaching a point where the ravine closes and we cannot continue down it.

From here we go up a very steep path that starts on our right between holm oaks. We passed through some caves called Los Caños del Rey, inside which stagnant water is preserved almost all year round. When we crown this climb we find a hill called Ranchillo del Viento where it is worth resting and contemplating the landscape, since from here the panoramic view of the surroundings of the Barranco de Cazadores is extraordinary. Furthermore, we can already see the summit of Navachica, the entire Almendrón range and to our right an extensive forest of adult black pine mixed with holm oak that appears to our eyes as a large oasis completely surrounded by rocky mountain ranges. This is the Pinar de Lomas Llanas.

To reach Navachica from here, just follow up the hill towards the summit. There are practically no paths to be seen, but due to the absence of bushes we did not find any difficulty in getting there. On this route the slope is gentle again. Climbing to this summit will have made us travel about 18 km on foot and we have the same number left to descend. This makes it necessary to leave very early in the morning and do this route when the days are long enough.

A la Cuesta del Cielo por La Civila

This route is made up of two well-differentiated sections. In the first, up to Los Cortijos de la Civila, the climb is comfortable and can be done by car, although the difficulty becomes greater as we advance. From the farmhouses the route must necessarily be taken on foot to the Cuesta del Cielo, a 1,505 m high peak that is very striking for its pyramidal shape. The climb is steep but the effort is rewarded with wonderful views. We set off on foot along a lane in very poor condition that begins next to the Nerja Camping Site. This lane passes through a pine forest and we abandon it when we see to our left a ruined house in the center of a plain. We then ascend among the olive trees, always leaving a stone wall on the right. This entire area is known as Viñas de Maro.

When we reach the last olive tree, next to a large pine we will see the path to follow that borders and crowns the hill, seeing in the distance the Cortijo de Juan el Molinero located on top of a hill that we will pass. The path first continues along the middle of the hillside and then progressively climbs to the farmhouse from where we can see Nerja, Maro and the Torrox Lighthouse. We cross a pine forest and the path will take us to the final part of the path, which from the Cueva de Nerja goes up to La Civila. La Civila is a group of houses at the foot of a hillside surrounded by prickly pear and almond trees. From here to the Cuesta del Cielo it remains to walk for about two hours. We continue along the path that goes up the slope known as La Cuesta del Cielo. Upon reaching the hill we will see the eastern slope with a magnificent panoramic view of the coast, distinguishing Punta de la Mona and Cerro Gordo that delimit Playa de La Herradura, as well as the fertile Río de la Miel Valley. Just opposite, the peak called La Cabeza del Caballo stands out. A few meters higher next to a dry tree, the path forks and we continue to the left following the mountain rope. When the path is lost, we will continue cross-country to our goal, orienting ourselves towards the mirror cross that crowns the Cuesta del Cielo.

Al Peñón de los Castillejos

This itinerary runs along its western slope through the fertile valley of the easternmost area of our mountain range, used since ancient times for traditional crops (vines, olive trees, almond trees) and more recently for subtropical crops. As soon as you begin the ascent along the road with entrance from the N-340 after kilometer 298, you are surprised by the greenery and freshness of this valley in contrast to other landscapes in Almijara. Dozens of farmhouses dot this valley in white, reminding us of the traditional human presence that dates back to Roman times and comes renewed to the present day. The upper parts of the mountains maintain natural vegetation. We will continue along the road until we take a lane that leaves on our left near where there is a sign indicating that the road we were following comes to an end. If we are interested in the riparian vegetation, it is possible to continue along the road until reaching a roundabout and continue along a lane that starts from it and leads to the vicinity of the riverbed. We can only go up part of the river since getting to the source itself is quite complicated. There are areas where small waterfalls form and others where the river is narrower and houses more lush vegetation. It is the habitat of the already scarce leprous pond turtle. We can choose to continue on foot for the rest of the route (9 km), leaving the vehicle at the roundabout and going back up the lane indicated previously, which is not in very good condition, but also allows cars to pass. . We will continue along the lane, leaving others on the right and left that lead to private properties until we reach Los Cortijos del Nacimiento, so called because it is next to the place where the river originates.

After passing a small stream we find two alternatives to ascend to the Peñón de los Castillejos: In the first we take a path that begins as a lane on our left, along which we will climb the same rock in three quarters of an hour. Here we can see how the vegetation recovers from a recent fire. The second alternative is to continue along the track and when we reach the mountain range we will turn left to access the base of the rock, this time along its eastern face. From here we climb, guided by our intuition, to the summit, from which we can contemplate wonderful views of the Río de la Miel Valley and Granada and its coast. It is said by farmers who live in these places. that here a fair-sized bell was found that, rusty and deteriorated by time, was exchanged for trinkets at a street vendor and which later turned out to be made of silver. We can return to the N-340 by following the 9 km long dirt track that leads us to the Cantarriján area.

Golf in Nerja

Due to its proximity to some of the best golf courses on the Costa del Golf, Nerja is a privileged enclave for practicing this sport. We tell you all the details of the two golf courses near this town, so you can enjoy a unique golf getaway on the Costa del Golf.

Baviera Golf

Just 24 km from Nerja, in Vélez – Málaga, is Baviera Golf: an 18-hole golf course inaugurated in 2001 and designed by José María Cañizares, who debuted his second nine holes in 2002, more technical and complicated than the first. . In reality, they function as two different courses, which gives the route a certain appeal. Water, in the form of lakes or rivers, comes into play in much of the route. Their social club has just opened a large restaurant in the clubhouse and a snack bar next to the driving range. It also has an academy (with a golf program adapted for people with any type of disability), sauna, jacuzzi, golf shop and even a golf club customization service.

Añoreta Golf

Opened in 1990, Añoreta Golf is located in the municipality of Rincón de la Victoria, 37 kilometers from Nerja. It was designed by José María Cañizares and has a total distance, from hole to hole, of 5,833 meters, 18 holes and five lakes, which, like its greens, have several platforms, which offers a wide range of possibilities for flag changes. Añoreta Golf is a course suitable for all types of players with a very varied layout and wonderful views of the Mediterranean, as it is located just one kilometer from the coast. The following services are also offered in its facilities: restaurant, golf shop, practice area with school, 4 paddle tennis courts and private parking.

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