Puerto Rico Caves – Puerto de la Adelfilla loop from Colegio Xarblanca

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Puerto Rico Caves – Puerto de la Adelfilla loop from Colegio Xarblanca

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Puerto Rico Caves – Puerto de la Adelfilla loop from Colegio Xarblanca

03:04

17.7km

1,050m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.40 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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12.0 km

Puerto de la Adelfilla

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

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15.5 km

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 enjoy hiking and are in Marbella should do it.
From here there are other paths that lead back or go into the mountains. Locals hike here every day, so you'll always meet someone.
Along the entire path you walk along the stream under the trees, which is very pleasant, especially in summer.
However, from February to April you have to be careful with the processionary, especially with dogs. Their nests in pine trees can be recognized fairly quickly and are extremely dangerous, especially to dogs (even deadly).

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.32 km

6.70 km

1.23 km

436 m

Surfaces