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Puerto Rico Caves – Rocky Hiking Trail loop from Cerro Carigüela

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Puerto Rico Caves – Rocky Hiking Trail loop from Cerro Carigüela

Moderate

4.8

(12)

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Puerto Rico Caves – Rocky Hiking Trail loop from Cerro Carigüela

03:18

10.4km

420m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

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3.06 km

Puerto Rico Caves

Highlight • Cave

It is not far from the Casa de las Minas car park, but there is a steep climb. The small caves provide shade to rest and offer a great view over the valley and the sea.

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4.43 km

View of the Coast with Gibraltar in the Background

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Magnificent view. Unfortunately, we didn't have the best conditions during our visit, so we couldn't see all the way to Gibraltar.

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5.13 km

Ruins of the Monks' Hermitage

Highlight • Historical Site

To say that the Ermita de los Monjes ruins is a highlight sounds almost like a joke, but the hike up here is fantastic. It's a great excursion; those who …

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5.20 km

Rocky Hiking Trail

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6.07 km

Stream Crossing on the Trail

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6.07 km

Monks’ Path with Lots of Flowing Water

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7.01 km

View of Marbella and the coast from Linda Vista

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To climb the viewpoint you have to keep your eyes open at the end of this route and then up to the hill. From here you have a great view over Marbella to Gibraltar and Africa.

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8.38 km

Upper Puente Palo Waterfall

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The upper part of the Puente Palo waterfall can be seen a little bit from the Mirador Arroyo de Las Represas. In order to really enjoy it, you have to …

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10.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.41 km

2.50 km

2.23 km

136 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.57 km

2.24 km

1.02 km

463 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (450 m)

Lowest point (140 m)

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Thursday 25 June

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Puerto Rico Caves – Rocky Hiking Trail loop from Cerro Carigüela

Puerto Rico Caves

View of the Coast with Gibraltar in the Background

Ruins of the Monks' Hermitage

Rocky Hiking Trail

Stream Crossing on the Trail

Monks’ Path with Lots of Flowing Water

View of Marbella and the coast from Linda Vista

Upper Puente Palo Waterfall

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