The Monks Trail: Mountain Hiking Adventure In Marbella
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About
On this 3-hour hike, your English-speaking guide will lead you through the beautiful Sierra Blanca mountains, where you can enjoy the views, breathe the fresh air, and learn fascinating facts about the region’s history, flora, and wildlife. The route is full of variety, with changing landscapes and stunning panoramic views over the coast and surrounding mountains.
One of the highlights of the tour is a visit to the ruins of an old hermitage hidden high in the mountains — a peaceful place where monks once lived in solitude, surrounded by untouched wilderness. Locals from Marbella would come here to pray or confess their sins.
Along the way, we’ll also come across special details you might o...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Muesli bar
Small backpack
GoPro® photo and video materials
1.5 L per person
Transportation
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Public parking Sendero Los Monjes
You must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts. We meet at the parking with the big electricity pole, next to the sport fields of the Xarblanca school. We recommend to not leave valuables behind in the car.
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments
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Not suitable for travelers that have an extreme fear of heights
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Not suitable for travelers who weigh more than 243 lbs / 110 kg
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Not suitable for travelers with a low level of fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Monks Trail: Mountain Hiking Adventure In Marbella
(8) Reviews
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About
On this 3-hour hike, your English-speaking guide will lead you through the beautiful Sierra Blanca mountains, where you can enjoy the views, breathe the fresh air, and learn fascinating facts about the region’s history, flora, and wildlife. The route is full of variety, with changing landscapes and stunning panoramic views over the coast and surrounding mountains.
One of the highlights of the tour is a visit to the ruins of an old hermitage hidden high in the mountains — a peaceful place where monks once lived in solitude, surrounded by untouched wilderness. Locals from Marbella would come here to pray or confess their sins.
Along the way, we’ll also come across special details you might o...
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in English & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Muesli bar
Small backpack
GoPro® photo and video materials
1.5 L per person
Transportation
Lunch
Meeting Points
Departure
Public parking Sendero Los Monjes
You must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts. We meet at the parking with the big electricity pole, next to the sport fields of the Xarblanca school. We recommend to not leave valuables behind in the car.
Return
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