En af de mest vidunderlige aspekter ved at finde den perfekte feriebolig til salg på Costa del Sol i Spanien er, at du får adgang til den eftertragtede sydspanske sunde udendørs livsstil. Når man bor i nærheden af så mange strande og Middelhavet, glemmer man ofte, at der også lige bag ved os er en smuk kulisse af bjerge, bakker, dale, søer, floder og parker… som bare venter på at blive udforsket.
The Costa del Sol is a vast swathe of land, so let’s focus on one area. Imagine if you buy one of the luxury properties for sale in Fuengirola, for example in Reserva el Higueron, you will gain access to superb resort style amenities. Yet, if you look beyond the resort, you’ll realise that Reserva el Higueron’s elevated inland location (above Benalmadena and Fuengirola), offers the opportunity for you to discover the ‘real’ Spanish countryside.
Uanset om du kan lide at vandre, tage en afslappet gåtur eller at løbe, stavgang, cykling eller alpine klatrestier, er der mange forskellige vandrestier, der tilbyder noget for enhver smag, med alle disse muligheder. Her er et udvalg af nogle af de bedste vandre- og trekkingruter i det lokale nærområde, af varierende sværhedsgrader, højder og længder.
This is a circular route which requires an intermediate level of fitness and will take around 2.20 hours. Starting in a carpark, the trail follows easily assessable and traversable paths. The highlights are the historic Sohail Castle in Fuengirola and the small group of hills called Las Lomas de Majano where you get a wonderful panoramic view. See details of tours by Komoot.
According to the Outdooractive.com route planner and travel guide, this is one of the most beautiful walks in the area. It is moderately difficult but worth it, starting at El Higueron, then on to Playa de la Torre, Torremuelle and finally finishing at Benalmadena Pueblo. The circuit should take around 1.5 hours and cover 9.1kms. For more information visit the website at Outdooractive.com.
This is a circular route covers 135km, reaching an elevation of 933 metres. It is considered a hard route, so it is only suitable for those who are fit and experienced. It’s extremely popular, so it can get a little busy depending on the time of day. The circuit should take around 5.5 hours. For more information visit alltrails.com.
This is the mother of all treks covering an impressive 47km loop which reaches an elevation of 2,005 metres, and is considered to be extremely challenging. Needless to say, this route is not for the fainthearted or beginners. It takes around 15 hours to complete, but it is worth it for the flora and fauna. It is great route for birdwatching. It is also suitable for mountain biking.
Out of the three routes, this moderate route is much shorter at 5.3kms and is considered more suitable for beginners. The circular route starts at the Los Arenales Quarry, taking in Puerto de las Grajas and Puerto de la Cantaras, and should take around 1.40 hours.
Not exactly close to Fuengirola, but these mountains are only 1.5 hours away by car. The rugged terrain includes cliffs and canyons and there are many indigenous species of plants and animals in the park, including the golden eagle. The area is perfect for natural lovers and there are several trails, of varying levels of difficulty. A great family trip out.
And closer to home… the Gran Parque de la Costa del Sol was first proposed back in 2017, work has started and it is expected to be completed by February 2025. The regional government has allocated over 22€ million for the project, it will cover 36-hectares of land stretching between La Venta de la Morena and Cerros de Aguila.
Når parken åbner, vil det være det største grønne- (med 2.000 træer og 20.000 planter), sports- og fritidsområde i Málaga, der byder på utrolige faciliteter, som gåture, cykling, skøjteløb og klatring. Der vil også være legeområder med spilleborde, en enorm legeplads, et amfiteater og meget mere. Den perfekte destination for sport, afslapning og socialt samvær …
Of course, walking and hiking are just a couple of ways that you can get out and about to explore your local surroundings, the Costa del Sol and indeed the whole of Andalucia…but it’s a good start!
If you would like more information about property for sale on the Costa del Sol, whether your preference is for a luxury holiday home or investment property in Reserva el Higueron or a charming traditional property in Fuengirola, contact Birgitte at [email protected] or call +34 683 391 512 .
