Name: Andalusian Wonders: Trails of the Extraordinary
Start: 2026-10-15
End: 2026-10-19
Location: Andalucía

Exploring at a more leisurely pace

As an exclusive holiday for Kelly Duffy Adventures, join me for a series of relaxing and unhurried walks that will take you to some of the most inspiring areas of inland Malaga.

From what was once known as the world's most dangerous path to the incredible karstic limestone formations at the El Torcal Natural Park, and crossing the Almnachares Gorge, voted the best official trial in Spain 2024, these relaxing walks will surprise you with how diverse and beautiful walking in Andalucía can be.

A common theme among the three walks is geology. Erosion has played a significant role in shaping the landscapes in El Torcal and El Chorro, while the mountains of the Tejeda Natural Park provide a dramatic backdrop to the Saltillo Suspension Bridge walk.

How difficult?

This holiday is designed for a leisurely exploration of unique and beautiful places on foot. While most paths and tracks we will use are easy, some challenging sections may require good balance and include loose terrain. In El Torcal, using the occasional handhold can make progress easier, and as we climb away from the suspension bridge above the Almanchares Gorge, the path is at times steep and requires handrails to aid ascent.

Overall, the walks are rated as Moderate.

When we set out each day, our walks are between 7 and 12 kilometres, with approximately 200 to 700 metres of ascent.

What's included

Accommodation

Four nights in the Hotel Arco del Sol

Guide

All walks are led by a guide

Airport Transport

We offer free collection from Malaga airport and run two journeys on the arrival day. We try to operate these with your flight times and generally have a mid-morning and mid-afternoon collection

Transport

All transport to and from the walks

Breakfast

Continental breakfast including yoghurts, scrambled eggs, toast, tea and coffee

Packed Lunch

Breads, meats, cheeses, and fruit available at breakfast to make yourself a packed lunch for the day

What's not included

Flights

Airport Taxi

If you cannot join us on one of our collections (see above), then there are taxis that operate from Malaga Airport to Colmenar

Evening Meal

The hotel restaurant offers a wide range of foods. Meat and fish dishes, soups, starters, salads, and speciality cuisine local to the area are all available. Menu of the day is available from €15

Voted the best official trail in Spain 2024

This linear walk follows the initial stages of the Gran Senda de Malaga, GR-249, as it leaves the village of Canillas de Aceituno and crosses the Almanchares Gorge to the village of Sedella.

Cross the Heights of El Saltillo

Spanning the dramatic gorge carved by the Almanchares River, the remarkable El Saltillo suspension bridge delivers one of Andalucía’s most thrilling walks.

Near the whitewashed village of Canillas de Aceituno, this slender bridge stretches around 50 metres in length and just 1.2 metres in width, inviting walkers to cross high above the ravine.

Suspended some 60 metres above the riverbed, it offers sweeping views of cliffs, mountains, and the wild beauty of the Axarquía.

Part of the celebrated GR-249 Gran Senda de Málaga linking Canillas de Aceituno and Sedella, El Saltillo is an unforgettable highlight for adventurous travellers and lovers of dramatic scenery.

Travel time: 50 mins each way

Distance: 12 kilometres

Ascent: 700 metres

Walk Duration: 5 to 6 hours

YOUTUBE Video of the walk