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Río Padrón (river route with pools)
From Estepona centre20 min
DurationHalf day (about 3 h 30 min)
DifficultyModerate
PriceOn your own free; with Sur Walks €60 (2025 departure)
Best timeSummer (for swimming in the pools)
KidsYes, if agile enough to get over rocks
Opening hoursFree access. Guided outings according to the Sur Walks calendar (pick-up in Marbella and Estepona).
About
- River that rises in the Sierra Bermeja natural area; the landscape changes from peridotite to marble
- Pine forest, native woodland and natural stone pools for swimming
- Guided format: about 6.5 km and ±181 m, with sections scrambling over rocks
Good to know
- Shoes that can get wet, swimsuit, towel and food
- We haven't verified an official waymarked trail or the starting point: if you don't know the area, go with a guide
- Avoid it after rain