Málaga Spots › Villages and viewpoints
Canillas de Aceituno
From Nerja25 min
Duration2–3 hours
DifficultyEasy
PriceFree
Best timeMorning (for El Saltillo)
KidsSí
About
- White village at the foot of La Maroma (2,068 m), the highest point in the province of Málaga
- Main access to the popular El Saltillo suspension bridge walk and to demanding mountain routes
- Known locally for chivo lechal al horno de leña (wood-fired milk-fed kid goat)
Good to know
- Combine the village with El Saltillo only if conditions and your fitness suit the route
- The streets are steep; wear suitable shoes
- Check current trail and Natural Park information before long routes
Near here
Restaurante La SociedadAndalusian · Canillas de Aceituno · 25 minA Canillas de Aceituno classic known for suckling kid goat from the wood-fired oven.
El Saltillo Suspension Bridge (Río Almanchares)Hiking · Canillas de Aceituno · 25 minSuspension bridge over the Almanchares river, part of the Gran Senda de Málaga
La Maroma (2,069 m) — Casa de la Nieve trailHiking · Canillas de Aceituno · 25 minLa Maroma, 2,069 m, is the highest point of the province of Málaga and the Sierra de Tejeda
Restaurante El Chiringuito (Bib Gourmand)Haute Cuisine · Sedella · 25 minMICHELIN Guide Bib Gourmand in the village of Sedella.