This full-day private hike takes you to the summit of La Concha, the highest mountain overlooking Marbella. Led by an experienced guide, the route is paced to your group and suited to those looking for a demanding but rewarding mountain day.
With clear navigation, local knowledge, and logistical support handled for you, this is a focused hiking experience for confident walkers who want to explore the Sierra Blanca properly.
Duration: Around 7 hours
Age range: 16+
Distance: Approximately 10 km
Elevation: Up to 1,200 m
Location: Sierra Blanca, near Marbella
Parking: Free parking at the start point
The hike begins in the Sierra Blanca mountains, just inland from the coast. After a briefing with your guide, you’ll set off on a well-established but demanding trail that steadily gains height. The ascent to the summit typically takes around 3–4 hours, depending on pace and conditions, with breaks planned to manage effort and hydration.
As the route climbs, the terrain becomes rockier and more exposed, requiring steady footing and good balance. Your guide will manage the route, monitor the group’s condition, and adjust the pace where needed. Along the way, you’ll learn about local plant life, wildlife, and the geography of the mountain range, adding context to the landscape you’re moving through.
Reaching the summit of La Concha offers wide-ranging views across the Costa del Sol and inland mountain ridges. After time at the top for food and rest, the descent follows a controlled route back down to the starting point, completing a full and physically demanding mountain day.
La Concha sits within the Sierra Blanca mountain range, directly above Marbella. Despite its proximity to the coast, the terrain is alpine in character, with steep slopes, exposed ridges, and changing conditions throughout the day.
The meeting point is approximately 20 minutes from Marbella and around 30 minutes from Estepona by car. Free public parking is available close to the trailhead, making access straightforward for those staying along the coast.
This hike is suitable for participants with a good level of fitness and prior experience of longer walks. You should be comfortable hiking for several hours on uneven, rocky terrain and managing sustained uphill sections.
Participants must be 16 or older. Anyone with medical conditions, recent injuries, or concerns about heights or endurance should make contact in advance to confirm suitability.
This is a fully private hike, allowing the day to run at your pace rather than being dictated by a group. The route, breaks, and timing are adapted to your ability, making it a safer and more enjoyable way to tackle a demanding mountain.
Logistics are kept simple, with water and a backpack provided and an experienced guide managing navigation and safety throughout. The focus is on a well-run, informative, and properly supported mountain day rather than rushing to the summit.
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