In the Footsteps of Al-Andalus

Walk along Moorish tracks, irrigation channels, and Mudéjar landscapes in the Almijara Mountains.

Staying in the beautiful town of Frigilina, at the Millers boutique hotel, you’ll discover the Moorish legacy of the Almijara Mountains. Old paths connect dramatic limestone hills, terraced slopes, and white villages. At a relaxed pace, we follow these historic tracks across ridges and valleys, linking springs, fields, and settlements.

One of the highlights of these walks is the acequias, Moorish irrigation channels that still bring mountain water to orchards and terraces. These channels often run next to the paths, showing how water shaped the land and made the mountains a sustainable place to live.

We walk through villages like Frigiliana, Cómpeta, Árchez, and Canillas de Albaida. Here, Mudéjar architecture, such as old minarets turned into church towers, decorative brickwork, and narrow streets, shows the lasting influence of Al-Andalus.

These mountain walks help you truly experience the area. As you follow the paths, see the flowing water, and explore villages shaped by centuries of history, you discover the Moorish heritage of southern Spain.

An exciting and adventurous circular walk along the Acequía de Lizar.

We follow the old irrigation channel out from Frigiliana to rejoin the Rio Higueron, and explore the lower slopes of the Sierra de Almijara. 

Highlights of the walk include.

Lizar Castle

Acequias (irrigation channels)

Expansive views into the Natural Park

Walking along the Rio Higueron

Tapas/refreshments in Frigiliana

Travel time: Start from the hotel

Distance: 16 kilometres

Ascent: 450 meters

Walk Duration: 6 to 7 hours

A circular walk linking the historic dwellings of the Upper Axarquía Valley.

A fascinating day of discovery as we link the towns and villages that once were on the historic trading routes of the Romans and Moors. 

Highlights of the walk include.

Canillas de Albaida and the Roman path and bridge

Acequias (irrigation channels)

Archez and the Mudejar Minaret

Competa and the 16th-century church in the plaza

Tapas/refreshments in Competa

Travel along the trading routes

Travel time: 50 minutes

Distance: 18 kilometres

Ascent: 850 meters

Walk Duration: 6 to 7 hours

A walk that joins the Rio's Higueron and Chillar, in the heart of the Sierra de Almijara.

Unparalleled views towards the coast, as well as back up into the natural park, as we cross the Rio Chillar, and follow part of the spectacular Acequía del Chillar on our way towards the coast. 

Highlights of the walk include.

Expansive views into the natural park and towards the coast

Acequias (irrigation channels)

El Pinarillo recreation area

Tapas/refreshments in Maro

Travel time: Start from the hotel

Distance: 16 kilometres

Ascent: 650 meters

Walk Duration: 6 to 7 hours