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Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
La Axarquía
Comares

Comares Village – Comares Balcony loop from Comares

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Hiking trails & Routes
Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
La Axarquía
Comares

Comares Village – Comares Balcony loop from Comares

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73

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Comares Village – Comares Balcony loop from Comares

01:46

5.49km

230m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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4.55 km

View of Comares from the Moorish Fortress Remains

Highlight • Historical Site

From this point you can enjoy a beautiful view over this charming white village

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4.65 km

Street art "Rainbow View"

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Translation:
“There are souls you want to look at, as if you were looking out of a window full of sunlight.”

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3

4.88 km

Comares Castle

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The Comares Palace, the heart of the Alhambra, houses the famous tower and the impressive Mexuar and Sala de los Embajadores rooms. Here, the Nasrid kings experienced splendor and power, surrounded by refined Moorish architecture and beautiful courtyards.

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4.94 km

The Keep "La Tahona"

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The Torre del Homenaje is the main tower of the former Moorish castle of Comares. From here, the village and the surrounding valleys were defended for centuries. Today, only fragments …

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4.97 km

Bastion of Comares – The Old Castle and Fortifications
High above the Axarquía lies Comares, surrounded by steep cliffs that served as natural defenses for centuries. During the Muslim period, …

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5.10 km

Comares Village

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Comares is a picturesque, traditional Andalusian village in the province of Málaga, Spain, known as the "Balcony of the Axarquía" for the breathtaking views from its hilltop location, some 700 …

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5.13 km

Comares Balcony

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This balcony in the Comares Palace offers a fairytale view of the city of Granada and the Albaicín district. From here, the Nasrid kings admired their empire, surrounded by the refined architecture of the Alhambra.

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5.23 km

Comares Entrance Gate

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Upon arrival in Comares, you'll be greeted by an impressive Mudejar-style gateway. This double tower with a large arch marks the entrance to the village and is adorned with the …

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5.49 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.07 km

1.18 km

692 m

539 m

Surfaces

3.39 km

1.51 km

416 m

169 m

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (470 m)

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