Los Cahorros

Explore the wonders of Los Cahorros, a route much appreciated by hikers, who have in expereince in the Sierra Nevada National Park. Travel from Granada to Los Cahorros de Monachil to enjoy this easy, family-friendly walk with a guide. Be picked up in Granada and in just a 20-minute drive arrive in Monachil. Start your hike on a route that allows you to view the most beautiful features of the Sierra Nevada National Park. Stroll along the Monachil river, crossing its suspension bridges. Adventure into the interior of the canyon and also through a narrow cave-like tunnel before finally reaching a little-known path at the top of the canyon with incredible views. This path will take you through some of the most spectacular landscapes in Andalusia. Keep your energy up along the way with a piece of fruit or a cereal bar. Return to Granada at the end of your walking adventure. Let yourself be fascinated by this route that you can enjoy at any time of the year. In summer, you can start in the morning, where the walk will be bearable and you will enjoy pleasantly warm weather for the first 30 minutes. Afterwards, the landscape transforms into a cool area, with the river bank as a companion and the shade of the trees to shelter you. In spring, you will witness an impressive spectacle, with lush greenery that embraces the entire river and the pleasant singing of the birds that celebrate in this place. In autumn, the strong colors will hypnotize you, creating a unique and captivating landscape. And finally, in winter you can enjoy this place without having to wear too much coat, while you marvel at the beauty that Sierra Nevada has to offer you at this time of year. You can not lose this! Distance covered: 6.5km Positive slope: 270m Estimated travel time: 3:00h Travel time from Granada to the starting point 30 minutes Travel time from Monachil to Granada 30 minutes

The Granada Los Cahorros guided afternoon hiking tour is a 6-hour tour to the Mirador de Los Cahorros area, located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The trekking part of the tour lasts for 3 hours. A local guide will meet you at the Donkey Monument at Plaza de la Romanilla and take you to the transportation point to reach the area of Los Cahorros. The trip takes around 30 minutes. Once you arrive, the rest of the tour will be on foot. First, the guide will lead the group to the depths of the Mirador de Los Cahorros by following the Monachil River. The path will be steep and uphill until you reach the peak of Mirador de Los Cahorros, which offers a stunning view. The group can pause here to rest and enjoy the snacks provided by the guide, along with the panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Then, the tour will continue downhill to explore the surrounding waterfalls. On the way, you will encounter the Cueva de Las Palomas, a narrow cave you will need to crawl under. Once the group reaches the waterfalls, you can take another rest and bathe under some of the waterfalls. After visiting the waterfalls, the guide will lead the group to its return journey, where you will cross a long, hanging bridge, walk along rocky terrain, and climb short distances when necessary. Once the group reaches the transportation spot, if there is time, the local tour guide might stop by a tapas bar to have a quick tapas. On this tour, you will be able to discover the hidden gems in the Los Cahorros area. You will witness stunning views of the landscapes, bathe under natural waterfalls, walk, crawl, and climb, all while a local guide leads you to the hidden paths and informs you about the surroundings.

On this guided hike, discover the alpine beauty just a short drive away from Granada. Join a local guide as you explore the mountains around the town of Monachil, known as Los Cahorros. Embark on a hike along the Monachil River and take in the sights of the Sierra Nevada beyond. Begin your tour in Granada, where you'll meet your guide and go on a short drive to reach the town of Monachil. Just beyond the town hall, park and set out on your hike. Walk along the Monachil River until you reach the limestone gorge. Continue along the path and cross several hanging bridges over the gorge. Look down the gorge to catch glimpses of the challenging climbing areas frequented by the "Cahorros school." Venture further upriver as you climb steps and use anchored iron bars for a handrail. Next, enter the Palomas tunnel, created by large stone blocks embedded in the narrow part of the gorge. As you reach the other side, enjoy the fresh scent of pine forest that surrounds you. Then, admire the breathtaking views of the peaks of Cerro Huenes, "Los Pollos," and "Cerrajón." Follow your guide along a suspension bridge to begin your return journey. Before you reach Monachil, pause along the riverbank for panoramic views of Los Cahorros and a summertime swim. Once you've arrived in town again, enjoy a relaxing ride back to Granada to complete your tour.

The Cahorros Park in Monachil is a special place for rock climbing, and therefore for practicing activities such as rappelling, hiking and caving. Leaving from the city of Granada and just 35 minutes driving, you will be in a magnificent place with large rocky walls and suspension bridges that run through the Monachil river, in this you can practice a little rock climbing, then we will enter a small cave to ascend inside a few meters and exit through its upper part, then rappel down again to the path, if the conditions are good we will also rappel along a 15-meter waterfall. Finally, you will enjoy our Picnic lunch with a closing toast.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of the natural paradise that is Los Cahorros on this guided tour. After getting picked up in Granada, head to Monachil, located just 15 minutes from Granada. Enjoy an easy hike through the river canyon, facilitated by the 30-meter high hanging bridges that tower between the canyon walls. Discover bathing pools, small caves, and immense vegetation. You will also have the opportunity to see the beautiful waterfalls that characterize this area on this 2 to 3-hour walking route. At the end of your hike, get dropped off back in the center of Granada.