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Pico de la Concha

Tourist attraction Hiking area Nature preserve Scenic spot

One of the Best Places To Visits in Istán


Address

29611 Istán, Málaga, Spain

Website

www.andalucia.org

Contact

+34 952 83 93 16

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (481 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
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  • 5/5 Javier G. 3 years ago on Google • 61 reviews
    Breathtaking views of Marbella and part of the coast. Many people don’t know than just a few minutes away from Marbella Old town you can immerse yourself into the most beautiful nature. Stunning trekking paths. If you start from El Refugio it would take around 2 hours to get to the top of la Concha. Not suitable for beginners as you have to go through a few risky areas. A few days ago we walked all the way up to the top to enjoy sunset 🌅. I don’t recommend you to do this on your own as we were really well equipped and were accompanied by experts.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jaer M. 11 months ago on Google • 11 reviews
    Absolutely magnificent views. I walked up via the Istan side, which I learned afterwards, is the steepest side of the mountain. They provide warnings that mountaineering skills are required for this hike. I was not entirely sure what that meant, but it’s true that it’s quite a challenging hike. If you do it in the summer, make sure to bring enough water and snacks. The views on the summit are rewarding. Very nice. Although not for the faint hearted, because it really is quite high and steep :)
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joanna K. 1 year ago on Google • 311 reviews
    Amazing views to the sea, Marbella, surrounding mountains and Africa. It takes 6-7 hours there and back from Refugio de Juanar. On a hot and sunny day take a lot of water, because there are no springs. Beautiful scenery around.

  • 5/5 Rihards K. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful peak and amazing 3 hour walk to get to it from the parking. Parking above the Hotel Juanar, just continue to drive up the hill for ~300 metres. Bring a lot of water and wear sunscreen. Trail is not very well marked and there are moments when it's easy to go the wrong way.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stone C. 4 years ago on Google
    What a great hike, not an easy one for sure! Need to bring at least a half gallon of water and some food for when you reach the top. There are two benches at the summit to relax and catch your breathe and snap a few great pictures! Took a good three hours to get up, unless you’re in better shape, then you could do it in less time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice and scenic hiking route to the top of the Mountain. The view is gorgeous and absolutely worth the trip up. Please mind, that the route is quite challenging and dangerous sometimes. There are chains bolted to the rock to hold on during several passages. Also a lot of climbing is involved so think twice with whom you're doing the hike.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven B. 5 years ago on Google • 91 reviews
    Amazing walk! Drive up to the metal gate past juancar. Enjoy a stroll through the olive gardens and then up the mountain. My favorite part was towards the end of the walk on the mountain ridge.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jolyon R. 6 years ago on Google • 23 reviews
    We took the route from the El Refugio de Juanar. it was 3 hours up and 2 hours down. Not difficult if you are reasonably fit. Stunning scenery from the top.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aki R. 1 year ago on Google • 78 reviews
    What an adventure! It starts easy and fast but becomes very hard and slow. It will take 6 hours even if fit. Easy to take wrong turns so check your map regularly. Take the right mindset and make a lifelong memory!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexandru G. 3 years ago on Google • 68 reviews
    This is amazing. If you are in Marbella you should go and do this hike. It 6 km hikeng to the top and same back. It's a beautiful view of all the coast, from Malaga untill Gibraltar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nik K. 1 year ago on Google • 128 reviews
    Amazing hike. Last half was rocky but still a great trail with a rewarding view at the end

  • 5/5 Elena L. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Love hiking , but this was not the easiest ! We went from Il stan, and that took us 4 hours at least to get up climbing the cliffs etc. was not the safest road . Take the one from Ojen instead , which is shorter and nicer .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Redneck R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great mountain with ex views,take plenty water
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marie-lise G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very stunning walk/hike, definitly recommend being well equipped and bringing a sweater as it is quite windy on top! The last km is mostly climbing which I don’t recommend to beginners. With dog on leash worked perfectly well
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patryk J. 5 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    What a great day this was, out with my girlfriend all day in this beautiful scenic mountain range, great walk, great weather, fantastic vibes word to my mother, absolutely exquisite environment. Would come again however I must say the way of transport to places like this one in Spain is just a pain in the butt as if you don't have your own car then it is very difficult to get there or it takes an extremely long time, but you can sacrifice for nature once in a while.

  • 5/5 Esperanza L. 5 months ago on Google
    Amazing! Unbeatable views

  • 5/5 Patrick R. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful view well worth the hike, you can see all the way to Morroco. Just be aware that for most people it will be a challenging hike and you should come prepared (bring plenty of water) and plan accordingly so that you're not climbing down the mountain in the dark.

  • 5/5 James F. Q. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely views, this is the peak and the Mirador spot with the best views is just a couple of 100m away...

  • 5/5 David K. 4 years ago on Google
    Quite stunning views across Marbella from la Concha. I trekked in from Refugio Juanar on a Monday morning and barely saw another person all day. Some orienteering skills are required

  • 5/5 Aleksander S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful way, but it's dangerous with the pet, I wanted to did it with my dog.

  • 5/5 Abe J. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely hiking spot with beautiful scenic views


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