Barrancos Calvo and Malafi
A varied walk in this scenic area, some tough scrambling, forest tracks, paths and historic landmarks with extensive views.
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The grade of this walk is S/C/Scr, which means
S – Strenuous: More than 600 metres ascent and/or more than 15km in length with steep, loose or heavily vegetated sections.
C – More than half the route on rough ground.
Scr – Scrambling: This implies the need for handholds to ascend steep rock pitches with a sense of exposure to vertigo and where a slip could lead to a serious accident.
Nearest town | Benichembla |
Directions to start |
CV720 from Benichembla to Castells road at Km6, turn R near Villa Mercedes (signed Petracos) and continue for 4km and park on layby at RHS of road. |
Start point (Lat/Long) | 38.769781, -0.194966 Click here to view in Google Maps (in a new browser tab) |
Length (km) | 16.70 |
Ascent (metres) | 500 |
Walking time (hours) | 4.50 |
Total time (hours) | 6 |
Recommendations or Restrictions | Includes some sections of rough rock scrambling. |
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