Rural Andalusia

5 days
Distance 654 km

Three amazing provinces of Andalusia and five villages are waiting for you, where you will try local delicacies and take a break from the noise of big cities, plunging into the flavor of the Spanish south.

Rural Andalusia

Hiking trails and horseback riding

El Acebuchal

There is still no telephone service or Internet here, and mules walk the narrow streets. El Acebuchal is called a "ghost village," which has been abandoned for half a century. After the Civil War, General Franco expelled the locals for allegedly collaborating with the rebels. The village was restored only at the end of the last century thanks to Antonio and Virtudes Garcia Sanchez, who rebuilt the roads, installed a water supply and breathed life into El Acebuchal with their own hands.

Fans of extreme sports are advised to rent a quad bike and ride along the winding roads of the valley. You can rent a vehicle at Buggytours Torrox in the neighboring village of Torrox.

36.817391, -3.925034
El Acebuchal
The village is crossed by a single pedestrian street lined with white houses and mountain ranges. It is not difficult to imagine El Acebuchal at the beginning of the 20th century, buildings and roads were restored from the old photographs.
Address:
29788 Frigiliana, Málaga, España
36.817603, -3.924947
El Acebuchal
El Fuerte Observation Deck
The village is located at an altitude of 490 meters above sea level and offers a picturesque view of the valley of the Sierras de Tejeda Park, Almijara and Alhama. Admire the mountain panoramas from the El Fuerte lookout point. Going for a walk, you should wear comfortable shoes and take water.
Address:
Camino del Daire, 29754 Cómpeta, Málaga, España
36.829595, -3.938941
El Fuerte Observation Deck
Los Olivillos Olive Farm
At the farm, tourists rent horses and take a ride through the Sierras de Tejeda park. Professional guides will show you the most beautiful corners of the valley and tell you about the local inhabitants: golden eagles, foxes, badgers and wild boars.
Address:
Diseminado Diseminados, 476, 29754, Málaga, España
36.833436, -3.938918
Los Olivillos Olive Farm
Locations for the day:
El Acebuchal / El Fuerte Observation Deck / Los Olivillos Olive Farm