The Great Malaga Path - GR 249
White, clustered villages, vineyards and ferrys, olive groves, rock formations and dense forests, calm lakes and rushing water,... the Gran Senda de Malaga is the perfect walk to discover each and everyone of the spectacular hideaways of the province: inland and coastal, sports, culture and nature.
The 650 km and 35 stages of the Gran Senda de Málaga covers 9 regions and 50 towns, going through or around 13 protected natural areas, allowing you to get to the heart of its people. On foot, bicycle or horseback, along its trails, paths and tracks, along river basins and lakes, steppe areas, mountain areas and coastland, you will have the chance to see and enjoy the essence of the province of Málaga.
It's a road infrastructure that gives you the option to so other sporting activities along the way, such as: rafting, railroads, canoeing, paragliding, mountain biking, climbing and canyoning.
It's a journey through the cultures of the province of Malaga, a look into its historic culture, its traditions, the idiosyncrasy and the daily lives of its people.
It is "Sabor a Málaga" (Taste of Malaga) as you actively learn about the creators of the unique products that make up this emblem.
It's tourism, with thousands of touristic points of interest thanks to a very rich historic heritage (museums, monuments, archaeological sites, etc.), fabulous nature, ancient traditions,... and exceptional offerings (hotels, guest houses, restaurants, spas, bodegas, lookout points, marinas, golf courses, tourist offices,...).
It's your Gran Senda (Great Route).
Type of Hiking Trail: Circular. Status of the Route: standardised and signposted in 2013. Total length: 656 km. Stages: 35 Stages. Accessibility: It can be covered on foot, and with the exception of some stages, on horse back and mountain bike. Topoguide updated in 2014