Walk 15 - Walk from San Antonio church to Mouth of Valle Gran Rey walking and hiking route

Walk Instructions

Mostly down the Eastern side of the valley, away from the main road. Allow at least one and a half hours to the sea front.Generally an easy route on tracks and minor roads, but with a steep cobbled stretch either side of Los Reyes Church.

1. Take the HPB transport and ask the driver to drop you off at parking strip just above San Antonio Church, close to the left hand side of the main road next to the church square, which this road loops around as it descends.

Walk down a couple of flights of steps and rejoin the main road, walking a further 200 yards down the pavement until you meet a tight right hand bend. Here on the left is a minor road which climbs up a few yards and then around to the right over a small bridge. Follow this road, not worrying that it climbs up a further 100 ft or so and swings away from the main valley.

2. Very soon you will start to steadily descend along this road. At the first bend, which doubles back on itself, there is a small bar/restaurant. Keep walking down the road for approx. 10 minutes. You will reach a hair pin-bend with a white painted house on your right. Here, on your left is another minor road. Following this road, you will reach at its end a cobbled path.

3. Following this cobbled path, within approx. 10-15 minutes you will reach Los Reyes Church, which has superb views from its square. In the far corner is a set of steps which takes you down to the barranco floor, which you cross and head for a flight of steps up, to rejoin the main road.

4. From then on, the quickest way is alongside the road, and at the roundabout by the Bus Station there is a choice of directions - right for the main beach, bars and restaurants or left to the port and other shops and beaches. The time to walk between the port and the main beach along the coastal strip is less than half an hour. The HPB transport hone to Santa Ana is from Maria’s Bar (Casa Maria) at the main beach.

NOTE - Should the coastal boat service be re-instated between Playa Santiago and Valle Gran Rey, then it maybe possible to catch a bus from ther airport, just above Santa Ana, which could drop you at San Antonio Church on the way to Valle Gran Rey, and after arriving at the town on foot and spending a few hours, to return on an afternoon boat.

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.