The Gran Senda of Málaga (the Málaga Great Footpath) has become one of the main touristic attractions of the Málaga province. The numerous routes, that can be covered on foot or by bicycle, are a great choice to enjoy the Nature and the rich heritage of this region on winter season. For this time, we propose you three tours, all equally interesting. Are you ready?
Rincón de la Victoria-Vélez Málaga
This stretch starts at the municipality of Rincón de la Victoria and covers a portion of the coastline just to arrive to Vélez-Málaga coast, to go on the shale and slate hills and then the fertile orchards of the Vega del Río Vélez. The great variety of the tour completes the attractiveness of this route, which gives the chance of knowing the coastline of such a unique Málaga county as the Axarquía.
Villanueva de Tapia-Villanueva de Algaidas
For this time, we will travel to the inner of the Málaga province to discover a Mediterranean foliage of holm and kermes oaks, mastics, brooms and acebuches (wild olive trees). As you can see, the variety is a constant in this stage. Along the route, we will be surprised by an olive blank up to Villanueva de Algaidas, where the visit to its rupestrian church dug into sandstone is an strong recommendation.
Cómpeta-Canillas de Aceituno
This tour landscape is dominated by the impressive limestone massif of Sierra Tejeda. This journey links some different villages of the Axarquía along a medium altitude route. The Ermita de San Antonio, in the north area of Cómpeta, is the starting point of this Gran Senda de Málaga stretch, where you will have the chance of admiring the close mountains and also the lovely Axarquía county villages. The sequence of rivers and woods, towns and historical bridges and mountain landscapes are some of the main interests of this tour.
