GR-249 Stage 7 — Cómpeta to Canillas de Aceituno
From Nerja20 min
Duration8 h 15 min (24.3 km)
DifficultyVery high
PriceFree
Best timeOct–May
KidsNo (>16)
About
- Stage 7 of the Gran Senda de Málaga (GR-249), a long ridge route
- 24.3 km linking Cómpeta, Canillas de Albaida, Salares, Sedella and Canillas de Aceituno
- Includes Roman/medieval bridges and El Saltillo
Good to know
- One-way route — arrange transport back
- Take 2L+ of water (refill in villages), GPS/offline map
- Avoid in heavy rain (the Almanchares ford can be impassable)
Near here
Sun and Wine Tour (Oletrips)Wine and food · Cómpeta · 20 minGuided half-day visit: Cómpeta + a family winery, fourth generation
CómpetaVillage · Cómpeta · 20 minPlaza Almijara: heart of the village, terraces and fountain
Cómpeta by e-bike (rental and tours)Family / Leisure · Cómpeta · 20 minE-bike hire and guided tours around Cómpeta and the Axarquía
Taberna Restaurante Casa PacoAndalusian · Cómpeta · 20 minTapas restaurant on Plaza Almijara, next to the Iglesia de la Asunción, combining traditional dishes with more creative options.