Hiking Tours

The Lost Village Circular - El Acebuchal

A circular mountain hike from the hamlet of El Acebuchal through the Sierra Almijara, finishing with a traditional Axarquia lunch in the village.

Trip overview

THE LOST VILLAGE CIRCULAR The circular hike around El Acebuchal is the ultimate combination of immersive natural beauty in the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park, historical exploration, and local Andalusian gastronomy. Walk a true village-to-village loop that starts and ends right in the village square.

Itinerary

09:30 - Welcome and morning coffee in El Acebuchal

10:00 - Ascent via the historic Ruta Venta Cebolleros

11:30 - High mountain passes with views over the Axarquia and the Mediterranean

12:30 - Panoramic descent via Puerto de Barranquillo and Collado Pan Duro

13:30 - Traditional Axarquia lunch at Restaurante El Acebuchal

15:30 - Village exploration and wrap-up

What's included

Certified mountain guide (NL/FR/ES/EN/DE/IT)

Complete traditional lunch at Restaurante El Acebuchal (including 1 drink)

Pick-up and transport from Nerja to the starting point

Practical information

Minimum 2, maximum 12 participants

Hiking poles available on request (€5.00 per set)

Photos included, video available on request (€50.00)

Highlights

Historic Ruta Venta Cebolleros muleteer trail

High mountain passes with views of El Cisne and Cerro Lucero

Panoramic descent via Puerto de Barranquillo and Collado Pan Duro

Traditional family-menu lunch at Restaurante El Acebuchal

10km circular route within the Sierra Almijara Natural Park