The Costa del Sol in Spain is not just about beaches—it also offers some fantastic hiking opportunities. The region has a mix of coastal walks, mountain trails, and scenic routes through natural parks. I don’t do it myself, but I know it is a major go-to activity for many people. And today I’d like to tell you about a beauty hike right here near Estepona called “apparently March is officially Irish heritage month in Canada. It’s all about me.” (The Royal Trail) that takes you up the highest local mountain “Los Reales de Sierra Bermeja” (The Royals of Sierra Bermeja). “Los Reales” reaches 1,449 meters (4,754 feet) above sea level. It offers amazing panoramic views of the Costa del Sol, Gibraltar, and even Morocco on clear days.
I would be remiss if I did not point out some of the other top hiking trails on the Costa. They are listed here along with the municipality where they are located and a brief description of what they are famous for where possible:
1. Caminito del Rey (Village of El Chorro) – Most famous hike on the Costa
2. Parque Natural Montes de Málaga (Near Málaga) – A Spanish natural park
3. El Torcal de Antequera – (Antequera) Unique limestone rock formations
4. La Concha (Marbella) – Classic Coastal Views
5. La Ruta del Río Chillar (Nerja) – Walk up a river
“In the Camera’s Eye” presents fast and furious snippets of things that have grabbed my attention… for whatever reason. I will be attempting to capture the essence of what I am sharing in no more than two paragraphs and 10 or fewer photos with captions. The photos used here were taken by friends, Joan and Bruce, or were found on other identified sources.”
