Exploring outdoors Spain

As I mentioned in my previous post about Rio de la Miel being so close to Algeciras, it always amazes me how you can find yourself in such rural surrounding so close to the coast. Another example of this is the river Manilva. To get to the correct point to start this route, you turn off the N-340 at the Lidl exit of Sabinillas. Continue inland on the dirt track until you pass under the toll road bridge, then park somewhere there and continue on foot, keeping to your right. You will find the river behind a row of holiday bungalows that are nromally busy with rural tourists. We seek adventure so we promptly leave those behind , and walk upstream inside the riverbed. Avoid the thorns and dense vegetation and take a break when you reach the first lagoon. It might not be a Brooke Shields movie but it definitely isan impressive spot for swimming, relaxing, and enjoying nature away from any kind of noise.

For the more daring amongst you, continue further upstream after your break until you reach the upper lagoon where the cold water will provide you with a much-needed refresh. Warning: spoiler below, don't scroll if you don't want to see the fotos!