Walking in the Sierra de Grazalema

After flying to Malaga or Seville Airport, you must head to Ronda, where a private transfer will take you Zahara de la Sierra, located 25 minutes away.

Zahara de la Sierra is the ideal place to start this unforgettable tour of the Pueblos Blancos, because, at first glance, it's more than impressive: a beautiful reservoir with turquoise waters that has a mosaic of houses embedded into the mountain as a background.

There, you can walk through the cobblestoned streets, contemplate the traditional houses with whitewashed latticed façades, and in the shade of scented orange trees. You can also climb the steps to discover the ruins of the beautiful Arabian castle.

Overnight in Zahara de la Sierra

On this day, you will have the possibility to choose between two routes. The first is a walk of only 5 kilometres (3.1 miles), but that will be totally extreme and exciting, because you can descend to the bottom of the Green Gorge Canyon, 400 metres (1,312 feet) deep.

As you go down, you'll see the griffon vultures that live there. Then, when you get to the base of the canyon, you'll feel like you're tiny when seeing yourself beside the towering walls.

When choosing this first option, it is important to note that special permission is required which is subject to availability. In addition, the walk cannot be done between June and mid-October, due to the risk of wildfires.

The second consists of a walk through the fields around Zahara de la Sierra and to the Port of La Brena. There, you will have a majestic view of both the Dry Gorge and the Green Gorge.

Overnight in Zahara de la Sierra

Leaving Zahara de la Sierra behind, you will walk towards the shores of the Zahara Reservoir before following on to the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. You will walk through pine forests and along ancient cobbled paths, until you reach the fascinating and particular Gaidovar Valley, in which you can experience a quite particular climate, caused by the mild temperatures.

Then the descent to the white village of Grazalema, which is surrounded by limestone mountains will begin. That night, you can enjoy a walk through the village to admire the houses covered by beautiful geraniums.

Overnight in Grazalema

The stony roads will be today's protagonists, in the middle of the classic limestone passages within the park.

On your way to Benaocaz, a village rich in Arab history and influence, you will walk through green oak forests, where peace reigns, and you will pass near several traditional farms. 

The last stop of the day will be in Villaluenga del Rosario, known for its delicious traditional products such as Payoyo goats cheese.

Overnight in Villaluenga del Rosario

The walk from Villaluenga del Rosario to Benaojan will be accompanied by charming limestone landscapes. Although the walk will be quiet and smooth, there will be a stretch in which you will have to climb.

Overnight in Benaojan

The route to reach Ronda will start on an old cobbled road, then pass through fields and small family farms.

Ronda will enchant you with its history, present in each of its corners. The city is known for being divided in two by a 200-meter abyss from the River Tajo Gorge. From Puente Nuevo, dating from the 18th century, you can have one of the best views.

Overnight in Ronda

This will be a day to decide how to say goodbye to this unforgettable trip. You can enjoy a walk along the impressive River Tajo and have another perspective of Puente Nuevo and the city. You will also have the possibility to tour every corner of Ronda and discover the details of the Arab influence it had in the past.

Overnight in Ronda

You can head to Malaga Airport, which is the closest airport. From Ronda, the journey will take approximately two hours.

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