Fábrica de la Luz (picnic area)
From Nerja20 min
DurationHalf day (3–5 hours)
DifficultyEasy
PriceFree
Best timeAll year (best Apr–Jun and Sep–Oct for birds)
KidsSí
About
- Idyllic recreation area inside the Sierra Tejeda-Almijara Natural Park
- Free public barbecues, picnic tables, fountains, swimming in the river
- SPA (Special Protection Area) for bird watching: Bonelli's eagle, golden eagle, griffon vulture
Good to know
- Barbecues banned from 1 June to 15 October (fire risk); the rest of the year they are free and public
- There are tables, a fountain, showers, outdoor toilets and parking, but no shop: bring everything
- Camping requires a permit from Medio Ambiente (the environment authority) (951 040 058); wild camping is not allowed
- Best from April to June and in autumn; in summer the river runs low
Near here
Canillas de AlbaidaVillage · Canillas de Albaida · 20 minAuthentic, quiet white village at 580 m, gateway to the Sierra Tejeda-Almijara Natural Park
Restaurante Cortijo PacoHaute Cuisine · Cómpeta · 20 minMediterranean restaurant specialising in chargrilled meats, with a restored terrace and an indoor dining room with a fireplace.
Axarquía Mudéjar RouteCulture · Axarquía · 20 minOfficial 40 km route linking five villages: Arenas, Árchez, Salares, Sedella and Canillas de Aceituno
ÁrchezVillage · Árchez · 20 minSmall village of Morisco origin on the Ruta Mudéjar