The Monks Trail: Mountain Hiking Adventure In Marbella
Overview
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 otherwise miss on your own, such as a small historic mine cart — a reminder of the days when Marbella had active iron mines. Along the way, we’ll navigate a narrow rocky section equipped with safety chains. Your guide will lead the way, so you can enjoy the experience without worry.
What's Included
- Bottled water 1.5 L per person
- Small backpack
- GoPro® photo and video materials
- Lunch
- Transportation
Meeting Location
Arrabal Guadalpín Norte
3, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Ermita de Los Monjes
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Arroyo de Guadalpín (pass by)
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments
- Not suitable for travelers that have an extreme fear of heights
- Not suitable for travelers who weigh more than 243 lbs / 110 kg
- Not suitable for travelers with a low level of fitness
- Not suitable for travelers under 10 years or over 65 years old
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour 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.
- Bottled water. 1.5 L per person.
- Small backpack.
- GoPro® photo and video materials.
- Lunch.
- Transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 10..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The Monks Trail: Mountain Hiking Adventure In Marbella is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments
- Not suitable for travelers that have an extreme fear of heights
- Not suitable for travelers who weigh more than 243 lbs / 110 kg
- Not suitable for travelers with a low level of fitness
- Not suitable for travelers under 10 years or over 65 years old
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Monks Trail: Mountain Hiking Adventure In Marbella will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bottled water1.5 L per person
- Small backpack
- GoPro® photo and video materials
- Lunch
- Transportation
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not suitable for travelers with mobility impairments
- Not suitable for travelers that have an extreme fear of heights
- Not suitable for travelers who weigh more than 243 lbs / 110 kg
- Not suitable for travelers with a low level of fitness
- Not suitable for travelers under 10 years or over 65 years old
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
