Caminito del Rey
The Desfiladero de los Gaitanes Natural site is located in the center of the province of Malaga, and it constitutes one of the most spectacular landscapes of the Malaga mountains, with steep walls and a considerable height, between which the Guadalhorce river runs. It is a canyon dug by the river, known as Caminito del Rey because the work was inaugurated by King Alfonso XIII.
The route is linear, and in a unique sense, descending from North to South, starting in the municipality of Ardales, and ending in Álora, and has almost 8 kms in length. The estimated time to carry it out is 3 a 4 hours. The Caminito del Rey can be divided into different sections:
- Reception area: bus stop / parking. El Kiosco restaurant.
- Two access zones: the path and the track (depends on the chosen route).
- Visitors reception booth.
- First cannon: The Tajo de las Palomas.
- The Valley of the Hole
- Third cannon: Gorge of the Gaitanes.
- Final section and walkway to the exit winch.
- Caminito del Rey Avenue: path to El Chorro station
Direction: Barriada Conde de Guadalhorce no number, 29550 Ardales, Málaga.
Schedule: Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 a 14.00 h and from 16.00 a 18.00 h.*
*Advance booking tickets. Hours may vary depending on the weather.
Nerja Caves
The Nerja Cave is located 158 meters above sea level, and it is with 4.823 meters, one of the caves with the greatest topographic development in Andalusia. It has three inlets, one of them enabled one year after the discovery in 1960, for visitor access.
The total area of the cave is made up of three main areas: tourist galleries, tall galleries and new galleries. La Cueva de Nerja is the perfect place to enjoy an attractive walk through a historical and artistic monument, that was named a good of cultural interest. The ride lasts approximately 45 minutes, for a grotto that is also, historical heritage of Spain, being the cave with the most prehistoric artistic and symbolic manifestations in the world.
Direction:
Carretera de Maro, s/n 29787 Nerja, Málaga.
Schedule:
*General: Of 1 from January to 22 June and 9 from September to 31 from December: 9.00 a 16:30 h. (Last entry at 15.32 h).
* Special: Of 23 from June to 8 September and during Easter (from Holy Thursday to Easter Sunday) of 9.00 a 19:00 h. (Last entry at 18.00 h).
* It opens its doors every day of the year except 1 January and 15 of May.
Charming towns: Frigiliana – Mijas - Ronda
Frigiliana It is one of the most charming white towns in Malaga, awarded the 1st National Beautification Award in 1982 its historical case is a Historic Artistic Site since 2014. Its structure is due to the Arabs, and has one of the most beautiful panoramic views on the Costa del Sol. It is located in the region of Axarquía, in the Natural Park of the Sierras de Almijara, Tejeda and Alhama.
The distance between Figiliana and Mijas is 92,6 kms: approximately 1 hour by car.
Mijas it is located on the Costa del Sol, to only 30 kilometers from the capital. The town is made up of three urban centers, Mijas Pueblo; The gaps, it is the most modern part of the municipality attached to Fuengirola, and La Cala, seaside. This beautiful town with white architecture is the wedge of the donkey-taxi. Since the middle of the last century the real protagonist of this place is the donkey and one of the biggest tourist attractions is to get on them to walk through its streets.
The distance between Mijas and Ronda is 94, 1 kms: approximately 1 hour and a half by car.
Ronda is located in the province of Malaga about 100 kms from the capital, over a deep gorge, which separates the new city from the old town. Over the gorge is the New Bridge, a stone bridge with a viewpoint with incredible views at a height of 98 meters. Among the most iconic must-see places in this small town, they are the famous "Balcony of the pussy", since when people look out they get a << Cone!>>, from where you can see the entire Serranía de Ronda, and the 18th century Bullring, declared a Site of Cultural Interest as a monument.
The distance between Ronda and Malaga is 136 kms: approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes by car.
El Torcal de Antequera
El Torcal de Antequera is located in the municipalities of Antequera and Villanueva de la Concepción, in the province of Malaga, a unique natural site, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. The visit can be free or guided, the first being the one that has the possibility of traveling the free marked hiking trails any day and at any time. There is the possibility of getting by car to where the routes begin, by taxi or transport that includes guided tours.
El Paraje Natural Torcal de Antequera does not have opening hours, but it is important to review the restriction of access to private vehicles on days of high influx of visitors. Nevertheless, the Torcal Alto Visitor Center if it has opening hours.
Schedule:
- Winter: Of 27/10/19 al 28/03/20 10.00 a 17.00 h.
- Summer: of 29/03/20 al 24/10/20 of 10.00 a 19.00 h.
- Christmas: 24, 31 December and 5 January of 10.00 a 14.00 h. 25 from December, 1 Y 6 January closed.
Marbella and Puerto Banús: synonyms of luxury
Both form the jewel in the crown of the Costa del Sol crown, Furthermore, Marbella is considered the luxury capital of Andalusia., where we can find different areas:
The Golden Mile, it is the most luxurious neighborhood par excellence, that connects Marbella with the marina of Puerto Banús. His fame came in the years 50, when Prince Alfonso Von Hohenlohe ordered the construction of the exclusive Marbella Club hotel. Over time, wealthy families and famous people have been building their summer residences, like the prince of Saudi Arabia. On the Golden Mile you can find fashion stores, restaurants, golf clubs, whose atmosphere can be enjoyed so much at night, with exclusive nightclubs such as Olivia Valere or the Billionaire Club.
The New Andalusia, a small fishing village located in front of the Puerto Banús marina, It was renovated by the famous developer José Banús, trying to turn it into a leisure area for those who did not belong to wealthy families. Also known as the Golf Valley, one of the areas with the highest number of golf courses per inhabitant.
Puerto Banus, It is the largest luxury shopping area in southern Spain, known for having the highest number of luxury stores per square meter in the country. It was designed by José Banús and Noldi Schereck, Beverly Hills designer. In this marina is the Paseo Muelle de Ribera, with yachts, sports cars like Ferrari, and glamorous shop windows of firms such as Prada or Louis Vuitton.
Alhambra
The Alhambra is a monumental complex located in Granada. Since its construction, has been developing different functions; It was a palatine city, Christian Royal House, Captaincy General of the kingdom of Granada, military fortress until it was declared a national monument in 1870. Granada, capital of the Nasrid kingdom, is gradually receiving Muslim populations due to the advance of the Christian conquest. The city is growing, modifying, creating new neighborhoods and expanding the fences and walls practically until their conquest at the end of the 15th century. After 1492, the Alhambra was established as the Royal House. Emperor Charles V decides, in 1526, the construction of the palace that bears his name, along with other very significant constructions of Roman Renaissance taste. With the revolution of 1868 the Alhambra is detached from the Crown and passes into the domain of the State, declaring in 1870 "National Monument".
There are different ways to access the grounds of this monumental complex, we detail information on each of them:
- Walking
- Cuesta Gomérez (from Plaza Nueva).
- Cuesta del Realejo (from Plaza del Realejo).
- Cuesta del Rey Chico or "Cuesta de los Chinos" (from the Paseo de los Tristes).
- Car
- Access to the Alhambra by car is through the southern round of the city, in the direction of Sierra Nevada, since private transport is not allowed access to the Alhambra from the city center.
- You should go to the Granada ring road that borders the city, south direction (Motril) and follow the signs in the direction of Alhambra (Ronda Sur) that will take you to the parking lot of the monument.
- They have to pass the Seraglio tunnel, at the roundabout turn left and go up Avda. from Santa María de la Alhambra and then by Camino Viejo del Cementerio.
- Bus
- C30: Alhambra- Center (Isabel La Católica square)
- C32: Alhambra-Albaicín
- C35: Cemetery - Barranco del Abogado - Downtown (Isabel la Católica square)
Direction: C/Real La Alhambra s/n, 18009 Granada
Schedule: Check schedules by phone
Phone: 958027971