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El Saltillo Gorge and White Village Hiking Tour: 3.5-Hour Natural Park Adventure in Malaga
4.7
24 Ratings
Málaga
Embark on a 3.5-hour hiking adventure in El Saltillo Gorge and a visit to a white village in Malaga. Swim in crystal clear waters, enjoy a picnic with local products, and capture stunning photos. Small group, comfortable transportation, and expert guide included. Book now!
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Canillas de Aceituno - I will pick you up in Malaga city center with the van and we will go to the white village.
Once there, we will start the hike visiting the white village first and then taking the arab irrigation canal until the gorge of the almanchares river, in the heart of the Natural Park (2h30).
Along the path we will interpretate the landscape of the Natural Park of Sierra Alhama, Tejeda and Almijara: its geology, the animals, plants…We’ll stop at the most beautiful view points to take pictures.
Once in the river, we will do a picnic and we will take a bath in the crystalline water of the river (not in winter).
In the way back (1h), it’s very likely to cross wild goats in the Natural Park and we will enjoy the sunset in the mountains.
Perfect hike to do an inmersion in the countryside and to understand the real Malaga.
What's Included
- Picnic with local products
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- In-vehicle air conditioning
Additional Information
Embark on a 3h30 hour hike in a stunning nature park with a small intimate group (max. 8 people).
Enjoy a visit to a quaint white village.
Relax and swim in the crystal-clear river water whilst picnicking with local delicacies.
Comfortable van transportation provided by MALAGA ACTIVA TOURS from Malaga city.
Guided by a local expert in geography and geology.
Experience boundless fun with MALAGA ACTIVA TOURS.
Challenging but manageable difficulty with a few steep sections (5 minutes each).
Constantly seeking out the most photogenic spots.
24/7 chat support for any queries you might have.
- Not recommended if you are afraid of heights
Location
C. Ordóñez, 2
Calle Ordóñez
Calle Ordoñez n2. The meeting point of MALAGA ACTIVA TOURS is in the city center, next to the supermarket Carrefour, near the Atarazanas central market. It is just 2 minutes walk from the train station "Alameda", last stop coming from Torremolinos, Benalmádena or Fuengirola.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(24 Ratings)
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Pam_c
Mar 14, 2024
This was one of my... - This was one of my favourite hikes ever! Loved visiting the village, the farm, and the local people! Alphonso was the best guide..so knowledgeable and just the right pace! The views and the countryside are breathtaking.
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Becky_j
Oct 27, 2022
Highly recommended experience! - This was a great vacation experience! I was part of a small group including hikers from Romania and Brazil. We had wonderful conversations, learning about each other and our countries—an unexpected bonus! We hiked up through a white city with Alphonso providing the history of the area and its agriculture. We then followed the path of an ancient aqueduct back into the mountains. Alphonso was knowledgeable of the flora, fauna and geology. It was a great hike to a mountain waterfall and swimming hole, where a picnic was provided. I highly recommend this hike and any other by Malaga Activa!
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Beck1000
Oct 19, 2022
My favorite Malaga day! - This was a fantastic tour in every way! Alfonso was knowledgeable of the history, geology, flora and fauna of the area. From walking through the white city to hiking up the canyon, the scenery was breathtaking. Alfonso introduced us to wild herbs and mountain goats, wHike tending the needs of the each in the group. We had a very international group, which was in itself a rich experience to share stories and get to know one another while on our trek. I highly recommend all of Malaga Activa’s tours snd look forward to returning for another. Becky
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Cocodublin
Aug 24, 2021
Stunning - What a spectacular place to visit! The views are breathtaking & the hike into the canyon is brilliant. We were kept informed about the area & history from our guide. Some parts are a little bit scary if you suffer from vertigo but our guide was very patient & gave clear advice throughout. This is an amazing hike.
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Coreya616
Feb 23, 2021
A beautiful afternoon. - It is difficult to choose a favorite part. The hike was well-chosen. The views were spectacular! And Alfonso was a very knowledgeable guide, and extremely helpful and friendly. The stop at the local pub was very charming! I highly recommend this experience. This was all pre-covid so I can not comment on the covid measures.
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Vanessa6543
Aug 26, 2020
Amazing tour! - I visited my sister in Malaga and we decided to do this tour together.
We were a small group with other really friendly people.
The hike had the perfect length and Alfonso was a super friendly guide who organized everything pretty well.
He can tell you a lot about the region and is also in touch with the local people there.
Our highlight was the swimming in the waterfall pool.
I would recommend this tour to everyone, it was beyond perfect!
Greetings,
Julia & Vanessa
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203kirstieb
Jul 1, 2020
A Great Experience - A fantastic hike in a beautiful location. Alfonso was a great guide, friendly, incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic, his passion for the area is clear. We hope to complete more of his hikes in future.
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Z8754gzerikb
Jul 1, 2020
Simply wonderful - If you are interested in a nice hike in beautiful environment this is a must do.
Alfonso made us feel comfortable; could tell us a lot about the scenery. and at the stop you have an opportunity to have a dip in lovely cool water.
I wouldn't miss this when you are in Malaga. A nice hike, not to demanding; well organised.
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Brooksbrian12
Feb 27, 2024
Disappointed - We left it was raining. It continued to rain. The streets were like rivers. Get to the top of the town and then cancels. Should have canceled before it started. Cost me 30 euros by taxi just to the meeting point. I wish it was sunny so no idea if it was good or bad hike.
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Rhiannonb14
Jul 13, 2022
Trip cancelled by host last minute - We booked the El Saltillo trip for a friends birthday (3 of us) as a surprise. The trip was cancelled with <24 hours notice (after we had to message the host to see if it was running), due to not having the minimum number of people (6), there was no mention of this being a possibility on the website. One star for a prompt refund being given but very disappointed given the lack of communication and the stress this has caused with having to replan with such little notice.
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