Trek Monachil

Where: Sierra Nevada
Length: 10 km
Difficulty: pleasant walk
Attractions: river, rope bridges, pleasant shade

Not recommended for those who are afraid of heights!

The best option of Los Cahorros de Monachil trip

Detailed navigation can be found on Wikiloc or Alltrails.

Start from the village of Monachil, preferably from the car park at the top end.

Contrary to the descriptions, we recommend going in the opposite direction, i.e. from the car park to the right, uphill from the village. Not only will you not encounter the crowds of tourists going in the recommended direction halfway, but the rising temperature will also catch you in the shaded part of the trek and by the river. When you run into other hikers, you realize that you are controlling your pace by yourself, not by the first in line leading the line of people in the opposite direction :-).

The hike is fun, there are several rope bridges, the biggest one is not for those who are afraid of heights. You can expect to walk along the flow of a small river, which cools the air or your tired legs nicely. Expect to either walk through the water for a few metres or on all fours beside the riverbed in two sections. 

With children? If they're 5 or older, definitely yes, they'll enjoy it.