トロクスの天然記念物・トップ20

In front of this small sacred monument called the "Cruz de Pinto Shrine," the following thoughts from Pope Francis – who died on Easter Monday 2025 – may be helpful to those who linger on the summit after the ascent: + "In the Resurrection of Christ, each of our destinies finds its place in the infinite horizon of eternity. Only from his death and resurrection does the certainty arise that nothing will be able to separate us from the love of God [as the Apostle Paul writes in his Letter to the Romans, chapter 8]. From this great hope comes every other glimmer of light with which we can overcome life's trials and obstacles. And not only that: the Risen One also walks with us and becomes our companion, as with the disciples on the road to Emmaus."

This hike is fun even for teenagers! A great canyon, with numerous small stream crossings, and stunning views. Shoes with treads are highly recommended, and keep in mind: there are two ascents and two descents: down into the canyon, up the mountain, back down into the canyon, and up to the village. Overall, a varied hike.

We really enjoyed the tour up the riverbed and back along the aqueduct. We did the tour on April 2, 2025. You can find the tour dates in my profile. Just enter SPAIN 🇪🇸 in the search bar.

In March 2025 there was a lot of water flowing, a trip is then only possible with suitable water shoes. We did not have that and returned.

On the steep coast you can find this rock, on which a white miniature chapel stands. A few niches have been carved into the rock, in which, among other things, a picture of the Virgin del Carmen (patron saint of fishermen and sailors) is kept. People put flowers there, light candles and place small, inscribed stones on the rock. With the sea in the background and the view of the coast, it is a real eye-catcher. A point of attraction, it was very well attended.

The caves were discovered by chance in 1959 by a group of five young people and are now one of the most famous sights in the region. The Cuevas de Nerja are a perfect combination of natural wonders and cultural history and are one of the most important attractions in Andalusia. For a special experience, we recommend a guided tour, which also offers deeper insights into the lesser-known areas of the caves.

The riverbed of the Rio Higueron, which dries up in summer, is a wonderful place to walk in summer. It is shaded in long sections by huge oleander bushes, which are particularly beautiful when they are in bloom. In the Frigiliana area, there is a large difference in height of around 10 m. There is a staircase there, but it is not immediately visible, so keep your eyes open.

From here you have a wonderful panoramic view as far as Nerja and the Mediterranean coast and of course the beautiful mountain village of Frigiliana. We climbed from the south, so you should be a bit fit for that. The descent to the north is partly classified as T3 by Komoot. I think that's exaggerated, it's more like T2. In any case, it's a worthwhile goal.