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Mouth of the Fuengirola River – Sohail Castle loop from Fuengirola

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Spain
Andalusia
Malaga
Centro-Sur O Guadalorce
Fuengirola

Mouth of the Fuengirola River – Sohail Castle loop from Fuengirola

Hard

4.3

(3)

37

riders

Mouth of the Fuengirola River – Sohail Castle loop from Fuengirola

02:14

26.8km

380m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 29, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 24.7 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

3.56 km

Wild Boars by the Wayside

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Wild boar plague: Animals are usually not aggressive - unless you have something to eat with you

Some attacks on passers-by have already occurred, but wild boars are usually not aggressive. However, they pose a risk of accidents and if you are carrying food with you or are just taking your household rubbish out, you can be chased or even surrounded by a family of wild boars. This can make parents who are out with children panic.

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2

4.45 km

Panoramic View

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Lots of little ways to drive

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3

12.0 km

4

14.4 km

Viewpoint

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5

20.6 km

El Chaparral Forest

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Very nice forest area with smooth dirt roads. Please don't destroy it for more houses

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21.0 km

Bosque El Chaparral

Forest

7

24.4 km

The mouth of the Río Fuengirola is a particularly beautiful spot to cycle and take stunning photos. As the river opens to the sea, a wide, bright panorama unfolds, with calm waters, Mediterranean light, and the imposing Sohail Castle in the background. The cycle paths run directly along the riverbank, offering unobstructed views of the estuary, which glows in warm colors, especially at sunrise and sunset. The combination of river, sea, nature, and the modern bridge creates an atmospheric backdrop, ideal for capturing evocative images.

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8

24.5 km

Sohail Castle

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The castle, built under the Arab Umayyads, was situated at the mouth of the Fuengirola River. Its ruins lie south of the river, 38 meters above sea level. Sohail Castle was built in 956 by order of the eighth Emir and first Caliph of Córdoba, Abd ar-Rahman III, to strengthen coastal defenses, on the foundations of an older fortress of Phoenician or Roman origin. Sohail was captured on August 7, 1487, during the Reconquista, by the Christian troops of the Kingdom of Castile and León, twelve days before the capture of the provincial capital, Málaga. The castle was severely damaged in the fighting.

Sohail Castle was built in 956 on the orders of the eighth Emir and first Caliph of Córdoba, Abd ar-Rahman III, to strengthen coastal defenses. Today, the restored fortress walls of Sohail Castle regularly host cultural events such as festivals, artistic performances and musical events, including the Noches del Castillo ("Castle Nights") with pop and rock concerts and the Fuengirola City Festival.

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9

24.6 km

Fuengirola River Bike Path

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The Fuengirola River Cycle Route is a relaxing and scenic route, ideal for experiencing the nature and tranquil surroundings of the town of Fuengirola. The mix of urban and natural sections makes the route varied and ideal for cyclists of all levels.

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26.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types

11.4 km

9.64 km

2.51 km

1.96 km

1.03 km

284 m

Surfaces

13.3 km

7.18 km

6.01 km

227 m

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Saturday 29 August

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