Cotijo Grande & Iglesia St Theresa walking and hiking route

Walk Instructions

Start Point

The Iglesia Theresa, long a ruin, appears to have been a fortified church, the focal point of a more populated area in previous centuries. Its mountain setting is very attractive, with a rushing little stream in front and a great gap in the mountains (‘garganta’ – throat) behind.

Begin at Bar Almazara, head South West joining the road through Cortijo Grande, a straggling village with houses. The road rises up a little under a pleasant avenue of trees.

1. At a junction, stay with the main road, rising to the left; there is a bar/restaurant ‘Fatima’ sign. Part views of a golf course below to the left and also of the main ridge of the Sierra Cabrera mountains, with the village of Cortijo Cabrera improbably high on the mountainside, are gained. Go straight ahead at a road junction heading among the mountains - the start of a long, steady but not too steep rise.

2. At the next road junction, with several signs, turn right for ‘Nacimiento’. The ascent continues. At the top of the long rise the road forks. Go right, again for ‘Nacimiento’, now gently downhill. There is evidence of previous mining activity on the adjacent hillside.

3. As the road begins to rise, with a ruined farmhouse on a hillock ahead, fork right along an unsurfaced track, descending to pass behind the ruin. The Iglesia comes into view, easily reached by crossing a little stream. This is potentially a delightful picnic spot, with stream, mountains and wild flowers.

4. Return via the same route.

This route is suitable for bikes.

Disclaimer: This route was correct at time of writing. However, alterations can happen if development or boundary changes occur, and there is no guarantee of permanent access. These walks have been published for use by site visitors on the understanding that neither HPB Management Limited nor any other person connected with Holiday Property Bond is responsible for the safety or wellbeing of those following the routes as described. It is walkers' own responsibility to be adequately prepared and equipped for the ‎level of walk and the weather conditions and to assess the safety and accessibility of the walk.