Exploring at a more leisurely pace

Join me for a series of relaxing and unhurried walks that will take you to some of the most inspiring areas of inland Malaga. This holiday is perfect if you want a leisurely day out on the trail or if you're taking your first walking trip abroad.

From what was once known as the world's most dangerous path to the incredible karstic limestone formations at the El Torcal Natural Park, 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 Central Limestone Arch provide a stunning backdrop for the walk around the Hondonero Meadow.

How difficult?

The Unhurried 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 may make progress easier.

Overall, the walks are rated as Easy with some sections being Moderate.

When we set out each day, our walks are between 6 and 10 kilometres, with approximately 220 to 460 metres of ascent.

A circular walk in the El Torcal Natural Park.

El Torcal is an incredible karst limestone landscape that is easily explorable. The sedimentation from over 200 million years ago, compressed and compacted many kilometres under the sea, has slowly been thrust to the surface.

The prolonged action of water, ice, and wind on the limestone has created these spectacular karst formations.

Highlights of the walk include.

Walking through the Seven Tables

Unique geological karst features

Trekking through the lesser-visited Labyrinth area of the park

Walking in the central El Torcal Natural Park

A visit to the Town of Antequera

Tapas/refreshments in Antequera

Travel time: 45 mins each way

Distance: 7 kilometres

Ascent: 220 metres

Walk Duration: 3 to 4 hours

 YOUTUBE Video of the walk 

This linear walk takes us along the world-famous Caminto del Rey.

This award-winning path follows the course of the Guadalhorce River as it weaves its way through the Gaitanes Gorge and finishes high above the reservoir at the village of El Chorro.

Highlights of the walk include.

The Guadalhorce Reservoir

The Gaitanes Gorge

Walking along the path on the vertical rock faces

The village of El Chorro

Tapas/refreshments in Ardales

Travel time: 70 mins each way

Distance: 6 kilometres

Ascent: 300 metres

Walk Duration: 2 to 3 hours

 YOUTUBE Video of the walk 

This circular walk is beneath the imposing Sierra de Camarolos, a high and steep limestone mountain range.

Hondonero Meadow dates back to prehistoric times, with many of the caves in this area having been inhabited during the Neolithic period. With the meadow comprising a mix of deciduous and evergreen trees, as well as numerous natural springs, there is an opportunity to observe unique flora and fauna, especially during the spring months.

Highlights of the walk include.

Source of the River Chorro

Natural springs

Mixed forests

Karst limestone formations

Impressive Views into the Antequera Depression

Tapas/refreshments in Villanueva del Rosario

Travel time: 25 mins each way

Distance: 10 kilometres

Ascent: 600 metres

Walk Duration: 5 to 6 hours

 YOUTUBE Video of the walk