GAUCÍN: Balcony of the Ronda Mountains where the Holy Child appeared to St. John of God.
The illustrious, always noble, very hospitable village of Gaucín.

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05/03/2009 Archived Article: "Guided walks by the Tourist Initiatives Association announced for May"

Visitors as well as residents are welcome to join (gratis) these walks. Guides speak English.
Sunday, 3 May: 10.30 a.m. from Casa Antonia in the Plaza: Circling the village, approximately 2 hours. Medium difficulty. Option of 1.5 hour extra to the Ermita.

Saturday, 9 May: 10:30 from the Gasolinera. A walk around the Hacho, approximately 2.5 hours. Medium difficulty. Option of 2.5 hours extra to La Alqueriá

Sunday, 17 May: 10:30 from the Centro Sanitario (La Portichuela). Walk to la Corchuela, aprox. 3 hours, Medium difficulty. Option of 3 hours extra to Benarrabá

Saturday, 23 de Mayo: 10.30 from Bar El Puente. Walk to Las Piedras del Rio (ˇRUTA NUEVA!) approximately 3.5 hours; Médium difficulty.

Sunday, 31 May: 10.30 from the Caballo Andaluz. Walk to Colmenar (2.5h), go by train to the Estación de Cortes, return to Gaucín (3.5h); Difficulty: High.

The walks will be guided by members of the Association. It is suggested that walkers wear hiking shoes and bring along drink, and food if you are taking the extra option. The Tourist Board guides speak English. For more information call Julián 658 612 989 or Jesús 647 510 385. You are welcome.