Climbing El Almendron 1507m, near the Nerja Caves / Cuevas de Nerja
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 @ 7:47 PM
This mountian is the imposing peak of El Almendron in the Natural Park of Sierra Tejeda, near Nerja. Follow directions to "Cuevas de Nerja" and from the parking of the caves follow signs for "área recreativa del Pinarillo", a little recreational area 2 kilometres further inland. From there you continue on the dirt track (cars are not allowed and in any case the road is in bad state) until ... you reach the peak!
This is a difficult rural terrain, the inclination is high, and depending on the time of year, the rocky sections can be slippery. It's reccommended to take 3-4 litres of water with you and a torch. The rewards are maginificent views that you can not get from anywhere else, no matter where your villa is situated! Some sections have vertical drops so bear that in mind if you suffer from vertigo. Suffice to say that from our group of 20 only 11 made it to the top.
The way down takes you through rocky and forested paths, and also through a dry riverbed, full of surprises... photographic ones I mean. Enjoy the trip!
