Critijo Grande & Aerodromo walking and hiking route

Walk Instructions

Start Point

This mainly circular route is generally easy, on firm surfaces, with some distance along the side of a quiet road.

There are splendid mountain views, a tarn-like little reservoir and profuse wild flowers.

The Route:

Beginning at Restaurant Casa Pinos. Head away from the restaurant, heading on a gentle incline, leaving the restaurant on your left, and rising above the golf course on your right. Continue along the road for about half a mile.

1. At the near end of an artificial (but attractive) pond turn very sharp left along a good track. In 40 yards turn right to cross the top of a dam, likewise on a good track. There are great mountain views ahead and to the left.

2. Shortly after crossing the dam turn left at a ‘T’ junction. The aerodromo buildings and runway are well seen as the track descends steadily. More distant, the village of Los Gallardos is also in view.

3. Ignore a right turn which cuts across the end of the runway. The route stays high on the side of the cliff valley edge (Chozas rambla). Keep left at a fork just before the aerodromo building. Ignore a track on the right, leading to sheds on the airfield.

4. In a further 30 yards turn right at a junction; the fine bridge which carries the Turre road over the Rio de Aguas is now in view. Continue along this roadway, dipping to cross a dry streambed before a long and steady rise to join the main Cortijo Grande access road.

5. Turn right onto the road walking by the roadside back to Cortijo Grande. Continuing straight ahead at a junction and passing the pond on your right, before the outward route is rejoined at point 1.

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.