Our favouriteCharca de las Nutrias
Estepona · Beach & sea
Free
This is one of the most refreshing ponds created by the Padrón River as it flows through Estepona.
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We've already been to quite a few — walks, beaches, villages, little corners that stayed with us. There is still plenty we want to see for ourselves. This is our personal list: where we've been, and a wishlist we're quietly working through.
Our favourite
Our favouriteCharca de las Extranjeras
Estepona · Beach & sea
Free
A short, easy way into the natural pools of the Río Padrón near Estepona, with a track you can drive almost to the river and enough water to cool off even in summer.
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- With kids
Camino del Desfiladero del Tajo
Ronda · Nature & walking
1-2 hours
The new walkway under the Puente Nuevo in Ronda, a short but impressive walk along the bottom of the gorge, ending right next to the Arab Baths.
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Giant Chess Boards
Estepona · Villages & culture
Free · 1-2 hours
A few giant chess boards on the boulevard in the centre of Estepona, free to play or just to stand and watch for a while.
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- With kids
Hiking down to Río Genal
Genalguacil · Villages & culture
Under €20pp · Full day
A steep 7km loop from the art village of Genalguacil down into the valley, to a dammed swimming pool by the river.
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Hiking to the Puente de los Alemanes
El Colmenar · Nature & walking
Free · Full day
A steep but rewarding loop above the Cañón de las Buitreras, following an old hydroelectric water canal past a swimming spot and circling griffon vultures, up to a 1918…
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Setenil de las Bodegas
Ronda · Villages & culture
Setenil de las Bodegas is only a short drive from Ronda and a lot more than just the famous houses under the rock.
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Ronda
Ronda · Villages & culture
Ronda is split in two by a deep gorge and the Puente Nuevo is what everybody comes for, but the old town, the viewpoints and the little streets are just as nice.
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Pinsapo - Garganta El Algarrobo - Pico Los Reales
Estepona · Nature & walking
Pico Los Reales is basically in our own backyard and the biggest mountain you find this close to the sea on the Andalusian coast.
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Hiking Charca de las Nutrias-Rio del Castor
Estepona · Nature & walking
Free
A fun river walk up the Río Castor near Estepona, with water even in summer, small natural dams to cool off in and a few bits where you almost have to swim.
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- With kids
Arab Baths
Ronda · Villages & culture
Under €20pp · 1-2 hours
A short, easy visit to one of the best preserved Moorish baths in Spain, with star shaped skylights and a small film, right where the new walk through the valley under the…
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