The eight stretches of the Malaga Coastal Path that will captivate you: cliffs, dunes, and wooden bridges

The Malaga coast can boast not only well-maintained seafront promenades, well-equipped beaches, and beach bars but also another Mediterranean strip where you can see cliffs and dunes alike. This is the view offered by the Malaga Coastal Path, a great route that, unlike others, can be done in sections instead of stages. This gives more freedom for hikers to make shorter trips between iconic spots, such as watchtowers, viewpoints, river mouths, or archaeological sites. It is important to note that the Malaga Coastal Path, which is 95% complete, connects all the coastal municipalities of Malaga by the coast, from Nerja (excluding the natural area of the Maro Cliffs) to Manilva.

From the iconic Torrox Lighthouse, at the foot of which lie the remains of the Roman city of Caviclum, to the center of El Morche, where the Carraca Dunes are located, one of the most natural beaches on the Axarquía coast. This is the route of this section that alternates the promenade with sections where there are some wooden walkways.

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This route offers nature, history, and gastronomy. The journey is made between the mouth of the Vélez River, in the westernmost part of Torre del Mar, and the port of La Caleta, known for housing one of the best fish markets on the eastern Andalusian coast. Both in one center and the other, there are excellent options for eating well and even for buying products like fish or the famous Algarrobo cakes. This route also passes by the lighthouses of Torre del Mar.

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Between Malaga and Rincón de la Victoria, there is a most spectacular route, with tunnels used for the passage of the railway, cliffs, watchtowers, and archaeological sites of great interest. This is the path that connects the iconic Peñón del Cuervo, in the eastern area of Malaga - beyond El Palo - and El Cantal Bajo, where the centers of Rincón de la Victoria and La Cala del Moral meet. It is just over five kilometers (one way), but it is one of the most complete sections of the Malaga Coastal Path.

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In the coastal area of Benalmádena, there are well-maintained beaches, one of the most spectacular marinas in Europe, and equipped promenades, but there are also secluded coves and rugged areas. Just take the section of the Malaga Coastal Path between Torrequebrada and Torremuelle to see for yourself.

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It was the first section of the Malaga Coastal Path to be put into service, although it has also been one of those that has suffered the most from various storms in recent years. Despite this, it is one of the most recommendable sections, as it retains many wooden walkways and passes by the Torreón de La Cala and the so-called intertidal pools.

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Although you can also see them in Estepona or El Morche (Torrox), Marbella is a good destination to see the few remaining dunes on the Malaga coast. Beyond those protected as a natural monument in Cabopino (Dunas de Artola), the ones that can be seen on a section of the Malaga Coastal Path very close to Cable Beach stand out.

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The municipality of Casares has only two kilometers of coastline, but they are particularly attractive for those seeking nature, history, and tranquility. Except for some sections that pass by the few beach bars in the area, the route that passes by the Torre de la Sal stands out, one of the places that demonstrate the importance of this area of the Malaga coast in the past.

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On this route, you have to completely forget about the promenades. The focus is on the natural beaches where a large colony of sea lilies is preserved. Thus, if done in a westward direction, the culmination is Punta Chullera, where the westernmost beach of the Malaga coast is located. It is a recommendable place for those looking for a different coastline.

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