La Farola of Málaga – Guadalhorce Footbridge loop from El Pinillo

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La Farola of Málaga – Guadalhorce Footbridge loop from El Pinillo

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La Farola of Málaga – Guadalhorce Footbridge loop from El Pinillo

02:34

40.3km

140m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.5 km for 56 m

After 17.9 km for 74 m

After 21.0 km for 92 m

After 21.2 km for 53 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.6 km

Cerro del Villar

Archaeological Site

11.3 km

Guadalhorce River Mouth (Paraje Natural Desembocadura del Guadalhorce)

Highlight • River

The Rio Guadalhorce is the largest river in the province of Málaga and flows into the Mediterranean southwest of the city of Málaga. The mouth of the Guadalhorce is an ecologically valuable area and is known as the Paraje Natural Desembocadura del Guadalhorce, a protected nature reserve.

The Guadalhorce is a typical Mediterranean river. It rises in the Betic Cordillera and flows through an agricultural valley. Before its mouth, the river divides into two branches that shape the delta and the lagoon landscape. In the past, there were floods that were mitigated by river regulation and the construction of dams. Nevertheless, the renaturation and protection of the estuary is a focus of regional environmental policy.

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11.9 km

Málaga West Coastal Cycle Route

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The coastal cycle route west of Malaga is a scenic and well-developed cycle route that continues along the Costa del Sol. This route heads west from Malaga through several coastal towns and offers wonderful views of the Mediterranean, sandy beaches and beautifully designed promenades.

The cycle route is gravel on this section, otherwise mostly asphalted and well signposted. It runs partly on separate cycle lanes, partly on quiet roads or along beaches or promenades.

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14.6 km

Los Guindos Chimney

Highlight • Monument

This chimney, at the time the tallest chimney in Spain at almost 100 metres, belonged to “Los Guindos”, a mineral metallurgy company. The factory, which began operations in 1922, was used to melt and laminate lead from the mines in the province of Jaén and was in operation until November 1979.

Today this chimney is a striking landmark on the coast of Málaga and a relic of the city's industrial past. It not only represents the history of the Los Guindos district, but also the economic development of the region in the 20th century. The area around the chimney has been integrated into a promenade and is now a popular destination and a great photo point!

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15.6 km

Fuente de la Jábega

Lake

20.3 km

La Farola of Málaga

Highlight • Monument

The lighthouse in Malaga, known as La Farola de Malaga, is an iconic landmark of the Andalusian port city. It is located at the port of Malaga and is one of the few lighthouses in Spain named in the feminine form. “Farola” means “The Lighthouse Woman”. La Farola was built in 1817 and has served as a landmark for ships heading to the port ever since. Over the years, the lighthouse has been modernized to meet the demands of modern shipping. It stands on the Paseo de la Farola, a popular promenade that runs along the port. In addition to its practical function, the Farola also has symbolic value and represents the maritime spirit of Malaga.

The lighthouse itself is about 38 meters high and has a very characteristic cylindrical shape, making it an unmistakable element of the Malaga skyline. Especially at sunset, the area around the lighthouse offers beautiful views of the sea and the city. A great destination for a tour in Malaga.

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21.8 km

Muralla Nazarí y Muro Portuario

Ruins

24.5 km

Málaga Seafront Cycle Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The bike path is very long. Almost along the entire city and there are many curves that are fun.

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29.3 km

Guadalhorce Footbridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

The bridge over the Guadalhorce River is an impressive wooden walkway that provides an important link for pedestrians and cyclists. It was designed to facilitate access between the city and the natural areas around the estuary. This area is popular for its biodiversity and attracts many nature lovers.

Made from sustainable wood, the bridge blends harmoniously into the environment and is a good example of environmentally friendly infrastructure. It not only provides a functional crossing of the river, but also a place where visitors can enjoy the views of the nature reserve and the sea. Riding on the bridge by bike is a real experience in itself!

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37.6 km

La Carihuela Beach

Highlight • Beach

La Carihuela is a district in Torremolinos and offers a lively atmosphere, a beautiful sandy beach and many restaurants and bars. There is a well-maintained cycle path along the promenade, which is ideal for a tour. The route runs along the coast, offers wonderful views of the Mediterranean and numerous opportunities to take a break and enjoy the ambience of the area. A relaxing tour.

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37.9 km

La Carihuela Beach

Highlight • Beach

the best evening views of the year

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40.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

9.17 km

6.49 km

4.96 km

2.46 km

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.0 km

10.6 km

8.25 km

2.65 km

1.19 km

674 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 28 October

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Comments

January 3, 2025,Tour 3

Nice ride along the coast, shame about the many stretches without cycle paths, traffic lights and traffic

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January 19, 2025,Fahrradtour am 19.01.25 😎🌴

The last few kilometers are missing - cell phone battery dead 🙈🙈🙈🤣🤣🤣

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July 4, 2022,Von Malaga nach Torremolinos

Today we made a nice, sunny bike ride to Torremolinos. From the old town of Malaga we first walked (biking prohibited) towards the coast and then on the main road past the port and then on good cycle paths along the coast to the west. After two river crossings through a small nature reserve of Guadalhorce, we reached the center …

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March 23, 2025,Malaga Torremolinos

A chaotic tour, sometimes sunny, sometimes rainy. We got lost, we actually wanted to go much further.
But still beautiful, and the food was delicious.

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May 11, 2024,Malaga-Tour

Since I had already had a wonderful time with the gravel bike in the Algarve/Portugal and my alternative to Faro at the time was the area around Andalusia/Spain with the capital Málaga, this time a local round trip was planned. I also didn't know this region before and had only read or heard about it. I had a rough idea …

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