Ardales enjoys a strategic location thanks to its proximity to the Guadalhorce reservoirs and the Sierra de las Nieves. The highlight of the town is the castle of La Peña, which dates from the 9th century and is located on a promontory 496 meters high.

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Beautiful white village in the north of the Sierra de las Nieves.

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March 5, 2020

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Interesting town with 2500 inhabitants. Access to the ruin towering over the village is unfortunately closed in the off-season.

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1. Los Jiménez - Fuente Garzón Trail (PR-A 91)

13.3km

03:51

340m

Hike the moderate 8.3-mile Los Jiménez - Fuente Garzón Trail (PR-A 91) near Ardales, featuring a Roman bridge, castle ruins, and panoramic v

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2. Cerro del Calvario - Capellán - Turón – circular from Ardales (PR-A 90)

13.3km

04:01

430m

440m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Whitewashed Streets of Ardales – Sierra de Baños Trail loop from Carratraca

15.2km

04:36

510m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 410 m

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Wednesday 4 March

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25 %

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Max wind speed: 10.0 km/h

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Location: Ardales, Norte O Antequera, Malaga, Andalusia, Spain

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Castillo de la Peña de Ardales

1. Los Jiménez - Fuente Garzón Trail (PR-A 91)

2. Cerro del Calvario - Capellán - Turón – circular from Ardales (PR-A 90)

3. Whitewashed Streets of Ardales – Sierra de Baños Trail loop from Carratraca

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