The 10 Best Hiking Trips in Malaga

1.Caminito del Rey: Guided Hiking Tour with Entrance Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 711 reviews · 3 hours · from $46Our pick

Walk the 7.7-kilometer Caminito del Rey above El Chorro Gorge on a guided hike with entry, helmet, audio system and insurance included. Your guide explains the route’s engineering and local wildlife as you pass cliff-hugging paths, turquoise water and a high suspension bridge. Allow extra time for the walk and bus ride after the trail.

“Zeer vriendelijke grappige gids alles goed en suidelijk uitgelegd het was een fantastische ervaring”

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2.Caminito del Rey: Trekking Tour with Hiking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 295 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $53

Meet at Restaurante El Kiosko for a guided walk through the Gaitanes Gorge, where wooden walkways cling to cliffs more than 100 meters above the Guadalhorce River. The $53 tour lasts 3.5 hours and includes your entrance fee and a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. Paul and Carlos have led past outings, but your guide may differ.

“Amazing walk, stunning views and landscape. If you can do this long walk it is well worth it, however, other tour groups appeared to be getting far more information stops and our guide had no interest in keeping the group together, she was unconcerned about the slower members of the group. It’s not advertised as a walk which has to be completed in a certain time, but the pace was quick. I have always been led to believe that a group such as this should go at pace of slowest walker, not the case here. Members at back of group could have been struggling and guide would have had no…”

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3.Caminito del Rey Trekking Walkway

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Meet at El Kiosko for a guided walk on the Caminito del Rey, a walkway fixed to gorge walls about 100 meters above the river. The roughly three-hour route includes entry and a guide who can explain its former role as a service route for local workers. The group can reach 30, and the return shuttle is not included.

“Really enjoyed the experience. The walk was spectacular and it was great getting an idea of how and why it was built from our guide. Loved the paths winding around cliff edges.”

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4.Torcal de Antequera Hiking Tour from Málaga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $66Top rated

Leave central Málaga at 8:30 am in a van with no more than eight people, then hike for about three hours through UNESCO-listed Torcal de Antequera. Expect uneven, rocky paths, explanations of the area’s geology and wildlife, and chances to spot ammonites, mountain goats, and griffon vultures. Guides have included Alfonso, Alphonso, and Alfredo.

“It was a little challenging but I like that very good guide knew all about the area he was very patient with everyone”

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5.Torcal de Antequera Hiking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 58 reviews · 5 hours · from $65

Set out from central Málaga in a van for a three-hour guided walk in El Torcal de Antequera nature reserve. Your local guide explains how its striking rock shapes formed and points out formations called the Sphinx, Robot, Screw, and Cathedral, plus fossil ammonites. Water and transport are included; food is not.

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6.Guided Hike in El Torcal de Antequera

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 51 reviews · 5 hours · from $71

Travel from Málaga to El Torcal de Antequera for a guided 4.5 km hike among weather-carved limestone and ancient sea fossils. Groups are limited to eight, and guides speak English, Spanish, and French. A walking stick is provided; after a stop in Antequera, take the included bus back to Málaga.

“Justine was a great guide. The tour was well planned and very informativne. We have enjoyed every second of it. Highly recommended.”

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7.El Torcal de Antequera Hike with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 4 hours · from $41

Ride a vintage blue van from central Antequera to El Torcal, then follow the 4.5-kilometer Ammonites Route with a guide. You’ll hear how ancient seabed became a maze of eroded limestone, look for fossils and local wildlife, and enjoy Andalusian views. Groups are limited to eight, and guides speak English, Spanish, or French.

“El maravilloso paisaje de la ruta y las buenas explicaciones de la historia del Torcal por parte de la guía”

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8.Frigiliana Hiking Tour with Wine & Appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 12 reviews · 5.5 hours · from $65

From Málaga, join a group of up to eight for a guided walk through Frigiliana, avocado plantations and the Sierra de Alhama, Tejeda and Almijara Natural Park. Your guide explains local geology, plants, animals and history. After the hike, explore the village and taste sweet local wine with small tapas in a cellar.

“De activiteit was op zich heel fijn maar persoonlijk vond ik de omschrijving niet helemaal correct. Misschien is het toch aan te raden erbij te vermelden dat je voor deze activiteit geen hoogtevrees mag hebben. De 'wijn en hapjes' waren ook vrij minimaal. De buurt zelf was wel heel mooi, ook het dorp was heel gezellig om te zien!”

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9.El Chorro: Zipline, Bridge, and Hiking Adventure Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $73

In El Chorro, a guide leads you up a 250-meter Via Ferrata, then across a 35-meter zipline, a monkey-step bridge, and a Tibetan-style bridge. You’ll get safety instructions and equipment, plus panoramic views and facts about local geology and fauna. Alex is known for mixing humor with careful safety guidance. The four-hour tour starts and ends at Hotel La Garganta.

“Great guide in Alex making us feel relaxed while at those heights with a great sense of humour but serious to details and instructions as needed. It was very enjoyable and will be a great memory for us :)”

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10.Explore Marbella’s Nature: Guided Hiking And Foraging Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 reviews · from $33Best value

Spend three hours hiking in Marbella’s Sierra Blanca with an English-speaking guide. Learn to recognize regional herbs such as rosemary, sage, and fennel, see the ruins of a mountain hermitage, and pause for Spanish charcuterie with a view. Water, a small backpack, and GoPro photos and video are included. The Friday group hike needs six participants; private dates are available.

“A perfect activity during your vacation. Beautiful views and a kind guide that explains a lot about the nature. Definitely recommend! Even if you are not sporty, it is still very doable and it’s a fun activity for your whole family! We saw a lot of kids during the hike as well.”

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