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A point, a crossroads, with good views.

Nice climb from Malaga!

They should fix the road. It's a shame that the Andalusian government doesn't spend a single penny on the roads.

The trail can be done on an enduro bike, but unless you're a pro, you'll often have to push the bike, as the narrow trail is often blocked. However, you can ride quite well where possible. The uphill trail is definitely not doable by bike unless you want to carry the bike for miles.

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.

A crossroads with good views, a landmark

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.

Puerto de la Encina is well signposted, with a wide esplanade and signs making it clear that we have arrived. It offers views of Malaga city and the mountains of Granada, which we can sometimes see snow-capped (very far away, of course 😅). By bike it is inevitable to continue down towards Alhaurín el Grande or towards Firme de Jarapalos, on foot we can go up a path towards "La Bola", an antenna with this shape at the top of the mountain with incredible views of the coast, which is highly recommended. The distance to La Bola is not very long but it is steeper, going up by bike means carrying it a good stretch (I did it once, but it is not highly recommended).