Hiking in Marbella ROUTES. Sendero Acequias del Guadalmina. Benahavís - Montemayor. Refugio de Juanar - Cruz de Juanar

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2 ROUTES Sendero Acequias del Guadalmina Benahavís 4,52 km Hiking in Marbella Adventure beyond Marbella Club and discover the best routes for a day s walk through the city s historical and natural landmarks. Our personal trainer will accompany you and will personalise your work-out according to your skill level. Benahavís - Montemayor Benahavís 6,94 km Refugio de Juanar - Cruz de Juanar Istán 8 km Xarblanca - Arroyo de los Monjes - Ermita de los Monjes Marbella, 4,14 km Pinar de Nagüeles - Arroyo de las Piedras- Mina de Agua de Buenavista Marbella 4,13 km

SENDERO ACEQUIAS DEL GUADALMINA BENAHAVÍS, MÁLAGA Parking Fountain,3 Info panel - Sendero Acequia del Guadalmina,4 Wooden bridge,4 Carob tree,6 Canal,7 Picnic table 1,8 Benahavís Picnic

the Arabs more than ten centuries ago to gather water from the Guadalmina River. Today, the irrigation ditch has been adapted for hiking.

3 SENDERO ACEQUIAS DEL GUADALMINA BENAHAVÍS, MÁLAGA Parking Fountain,3 Info panel - Sendero Acequia del Guadalmina,4 Wooden bridge,4 Carob tree,6 Canal,7 Picnic table 1,8 Benahavís Picnic table 1,95 Viewpoint 2,2 Marbella Club Golf Intersection point / right 2,6 Picnic table 3,2 Canal 3,4 Swamp 3,7 Ermita de la Virgen del Rosario 4,4 TOTAL 4, M This path was used by the Arabs more than ten centuries ago to gather water from the Guadalmina River. Today, the irrigation ditch has been adapted for hiking. With only a few pronounced curves and nearly flat terrain, this route is ideal for all ages. 11 m 1,1 2,3 3,4 4,52KM EUR PERSON / EUR or 3 people Easy 2 hours 1 minutes 4,52 km Complimentary transfer service available for this route.

BENAHAVÍS - MONTEMAYOR BENAHAVÍS, MÁLAGA Tourism office - Benahavís Food path 1,2 Intersection point / left 1,3 Cork tree 2,4 Monte Mayor - Viewpoint 2,7 Benahavís Cork tree 3,7 Intersection

Benahavís, this route ascends in lineal form up to the peak of Montemayor mountain (579m).

4 BENAHAVÍS - MONTEMAYOR BENAHAVÍS, MÁLAGA Tourism office - Benahavís Food path 1,2 Intersection point / left 1,3 Cork tree 2,4 Monte Mayor - Viewpoint 2,7 Benahavís Cork tree 3,7 Intersection point / straight ahead 4,2 Intersection point / right 3,9 Marbella Club Golf Intersection point / left 5,2 Pink house 5,4 Intersection point / 6 TOTAL 6, m 199 m Starting in nearby Benahavís, this route ascends in lineal form up to the peak of Montemayor mountain (579m). On top, you ll find the Montemayor Castle, an Arab fortress that still allows you to devise more than 1 km of coastline and straight views to Africa. 1,7 3,5 5,2 6,94km EUR 24-1 PERSON / EUR 36-2 OR 3 PEOPLE Easy 3 hours 2 minutes 6,94 km Complimentary transfer service available for this route.

REFUGIO DE JUANAR - CRUZ DE JUANAR MARBELLA, MÁLAGA Refugio de Juanar,8 Olivar de Juanar 1,1 Intersection point / right 1,8 Intersection point / left 2,4 End of road / Footpath 3 Puerto de las

Intersection point / left 6,4 Olivar de Juanar 7,2 TOTAL 8 Marbella 1224 m The walk begins in the Refugio de Juanar base and follows a well-defined track through an open country with olive groves

5 REFUGIO DE JUANAR - CRUZ DE JUANAR MARBELLA, MÁLAGA Refugio de Juanar,8 Olivar de Juanar 1,1 Intersection point / right 1,8 Intersection point / left 2,4 End of road / Footpath 3 Puerto de las Allanas / Intersection point / left 3,8 Ojen Viewpoint - Cruz de Juanar 4,1 Puerto de las Allanas / Intersection point / right 4,4 End of footpath / Road 5,1 Intersection point / right 5,8 Intersection point / left 6,4 Olivar de Juanar 7,2 TOTAL 8 Marbella 1224 m The walk begins in the Refugio de Juanar base and follows a well-defined track through an open country with olive groves before starting with a steep hike to the Cross. The finish will prove especially challenging as it will require a bit of climbing. 84 m km EUR PERSON / EUR 45-2 OR 3 PEOPLE Medium 3 hours 17 minutes 8 KM Please contact our Concierge to arrange for transfer service to the route starting point.

6 XARBLANCA - ARROYO DE LOS MONJES - ERMITA DE LOS MONJES MARBELLA, MÁLAGA Xarblanca Info panel,1 Steam - Arroyo del Monje,,2 Viewpoint - Arroyo del Monje,5 Intersection point / straight ahead,9 Ermita de los Monjes 2,2 TOTAL up & down 4, m 189 m 1 2,1 3,1 4,14km Only a few kilometres away from the beaches of Marbella, this route will take you through lush and humid plant life of Sierra Blanca. After following the riverbed for a couple of kilometers, you will have to jump over - and sometimes through, depending on the season - natural pools and small waterfalls. Best in winter or spring. EUR 19-1 PERSON / EUR 27-2 or 3 people Please contact our Concierge to arrange for transfer service to the route starting point. Easy 2 hours 4,14 km

PINAR DE NAGÜELES - ARROYO DE LAS PIEDRAS - MINA DE AGUA DE BUENAVISTA MARBELLA, MÁLAGA Parking Nagüeles pine forest,2 Intersection point / straight ahead 1,2 Coke oven 1,8 Mine 1,9 Intersection

7 PINAR DE NAGÜELES - ARROYO DE LAS PIEDRAS - MINA DE AGUA DE BUENAVISTA MARBELLA, MÁLAGA Parking Nagüeles pine forest,2 Intersection point / straight ahead 1,2 Coke oven 1,8 Mine 1,9 Intersection point/ left 2 Water mine - Buenavista 2,1 TOTAL UP & DOWN 5, m 218 m 1 2,1 13,1 5,43km With lesser difficulty, this route will take you through the pine forest of Nagüeles and then on to a bit of stone-stepping through a stream. Finally, you ll arrive at an 18s lead foundry, a vestige of the mining history of Marbella. EUR 17-1 PERSON / EUR OR 3 PEOPLE Please contact our Concierge to arrange for transfer service to the route starting point. Easy 1 hour 46 minutes 5,43km

8 RECOMMENDED ITEMS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEET Worn-in, waterproof hiking boots with suitable ankle support Loose, casual trousers for trekking BOOKING These hiking routes present various difficulty levels and durations. Please note that these routes can be done either accompanied by a personal trainer or individually. Should you choose to be accompanied by a personal trainer, booking is required 48 hours in advance. BODY Windproof, waterproof outer shell garment (breathable if possible!) Fleece windstopper jacket HEAD Hat or cap for sun protection ACCESSORIES Rucksack Sunglasses with UV protection Sunscreen lotion and lip balm Toilet kit Should you choose to enjoy the routes alone, please contact our Concierge Desk to explore the various transfer options. All our routes can be customized for groups. To enquire about which routes are most suitable for children and specific age groups, please contact our Concierge Desk. Telephone (+34) concierge@marbellaclub.com Dial 5 from your room MEETING POINT Hotel lobby Departure and arrival varies according to the selected route YOUR GUIDE WILL BRING Water bottles First aid kit

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