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GR 249. Stage 07: Cómpeta - Canillas de Aceituno

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GR 249. Stage 07: Cómpeta - Canillas de Aceituno
Trail Type Lineal
Full length in metres 25100 m.
Estimated Time 8:30 h.
Net Head in Metres 2110 m.
Cumulative Elevation Gain 1070 m.
Cumulative Elevation Loss 1040 m.
Perfil del sendero "CÓMPETA - CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA – SALARES - SEDELLA - CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO" Imagen de Perfil del sendero "CÓMPETA - CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA – SALARES - SEDELLA - CANILLAS DE ACEITUNO"
Difficulty Assessment according to MIDE
2

Medium

2

Itinerary

2

Movement

4

Stretch

General information

Itinerary

This stage is symbolized by a huge chalky massif of the Sierra Tejeda, and connects various villages and small towns of Axarquía. It stretches to the middle of the mountain, where different rural constructions of diverse civilizations are set.

 

Summary
Description
How to Access
Spots along the trail

  • Summary

    Stage 7 enters the mountainous area of Axarquía which has been transformed by human beings. The walk climbs towards the mountains from one village to another visiting the total of five villages: Cómpeta, Canillas de Albaida; Salares, Sedella and Canillas de Aceituno. Each village is separated from the next one by at least one major watercourse.

    The best

    You will be crossing some of the rivers which flow direction south towards the Mediterranean Sea, from Sierra Tejeda, walking over some spectacular bridges Roman and Arabic in origin. You will also walk up to various watchtowers from where you will be able to admire the nearby mountains and beautiful villages of the Axarquía wilderness. You will be able to visit some of the villages. Additionally to the terraced orchards in Canillas de Albaida, there are pretty oak forests before the village of Salares, and pine woods close to Sedella. The succession of rivers and woods, villages and historical bridges, mountain landscapes and the possibility of adapting the dynamic of the itinerary to your taste make Stage 7 a much recommended stage of the GR.

  • INTENCIÓN

    La intención es el trabajo personal que se corresponde con la etapa del cuerpo. Al comienzo de esta etapa y durante su recorrido abordaremos “La Intención”. Significa tomar conciencia o reflexionar sobre la finalidad o función que perseguimos en nuestra mente a la hora de tomar decisiones, para qué vamos a realizar este camino, cuál es nuestro verdadero sentido e intención en cada paso que damos.

    La importancia de este proceso reside en comenzar a caminar con el objetivo en nuestra mente, decidir firmemente nuestros proyectos para crear un motor de acción continua que proporcionará actitud e iniciativa. Es un recorrido para caminar con sentido, incorporando la intención firme de realizarlo con la tranquilidad desde el momento presente.
    Representa nuestro kilómetro cero o punto de partida, el comienzo de todas las manifestaciones, un lugar tanto físico como emocional, desde donde comenzamos nuestro camino hacia el interior y el viaje por La Gran Senda para poder guiar tu vida hacia donde realmente sientes y quieres.

  • 1. Initiation Stage:

    Access Starting point: The MA-112 road to Cómpeta and then following the long Calle San Antonio.

    Starting point:  The Ermita de San Antonio chapel in the north-west area of Cómpeta.

    Enjoy the walk safely:  This is a long stage with a signifi cant cumulative elevation gain, as you pass through three populated areas you can stock up on suffi cient supplies and water, or, be able to stop walking in bad weather. Bear in mind that you will climb up to 850 metres twice in this mountainous area. In the confl uence of the Arroyo de los Álamos with the Río Salares, close to the Casa de Haro, there should be no problems in wading across. The Almanchares River can have high water in times of fl ooding, but you do have the option to continue on the road from the Puerto de Sedella. It is worth a special mention that there are stretches where you will be walking along the road, above all during the long section from the Área Recreativa de Sedella to the Puerto de Sedella. In addition, there are stretches of asphalt or concrete where vehicles can drive at high speed.

    2. Completion of Stage:

    Access to finish point:  From the A-7205 to the MA-4106.  

    Finish point:  The south-east entrance to Canillas de Aceituno, by the roundabout with a sculpture devoted to “Labrador de la vid”, a vineyard worker.

    3. Alternatives:

    Possible "escape  routes":   At each of the villages that you cross (Canillas de Albaida, Salares y Sedella) but also via
    the MA-4105 close to Sedella along a few kilometres of asphalt.

    No return point:  The only somewhat difficult area is after the Cruz del Muerto, elsewhere is relatively well connected. It is advisable to follow the better quality road towards Salares, which is the closest, or otherwise to Canillas de Albaida which also has good vehicle access.

    Connections to other footpaths and trails: The seventh Stage of the Gran Senda de Málaga is also the second of the GR-242 Periana Nerja, but in the opposite direction. Between Cómpeta y Canillas de Albaida there is a lovely path, neither marked nor offi cially approved, that serves as a promenade for both villages.

    As you leave La Puente de Canillas de Albaida you will fi nd a couple of itineraries designed by the workshop school “La Aceitera” starting from El Molino, to the Hoya de la Virgen and to the Cruz del Muerto. The latter joins the GR at the Cerro Cuevas.
    Arriving at Salares the GR connects with
    the SLA-64 footpath Sendero del Monte de
    Salares, a circular path which is ideal for
    family groups.

  • Spots along the trail

    From the starting position

    No. Waypoint Ref. UTM / height Partial Route Distance
    1 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 610 m
    2 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 610 m
    3 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 470 m
    4 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 850 m
    5 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 745 m
    6 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 570 m
    7 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 850 m
    8 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 660 m
    9 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 690 m
    10 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 820 m
    11 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 670 m
    12 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 545 m
    13 Ruta Mudéjar (Salares) 30S

    x=36.8542807
    y=-4.02452919999996

    		 635 m
Accessibility

  • Marks the level of accessibility of certain object, place or service no matter what technical, cognitive or physical handicap people who want to use them have.

    Level of Accessibility Description Code
    No access No access
    Convertible It is a trail that can be at least transformed into practicable after some minor and not expensive adjustments have been done without changing its basic structure.
    Practicable A trail is practicable if, without any adjustments, it allows visitors with certain handicap to use it with no-one's help permanently or temporarily.
    Accesible A trail is considered to be accessible if its dimension and funcional properties allow visitors with certain handicap to use it without difficulty or anyone's help.  
    Universally Accessible A trail is considered to be universally accessible if its dimension and funcional properties allow all visitors, no matter the handicap they have, to use it without difficulty or anyone's help.

    PERFIL ETAPA 07: Perfil de altitud e identificación por tramos.

    Perfil de Accesibilidad. GR-249 Etapa 07 Cómpeta - Canillas de Aceituno

     ETAPA 07 completa:

    Etapa 07 GR 249 Cómpeta - Canillas de Aceituno.

    Stretches

    Tramo Nº 01 Cómpeta – Canillas de Albaida: tramo Convertible para PMR

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    Tramo Nº 02 Canillas de Albaida – Calzada Romana: tramo No Accesible para PMR

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    Tramo Nº 03 Calzada Romana – Cortijo Casa de Haro: tramo Convertible para PMR

    Descargar

    Tramo Nº 04 Cortijo Casa de Haro – Puente Árabe de Salares: tramo No Accesible para PMR

    Descargar

    Tramo Nº 05 Salares – Capellanía: tramo Convertible para PMR

    Descargar

    Tramo Nº 06 Capellanía – Puente Romano Sedella: tramo No Accesible para PMR

    Descargar

    Tramo Nº 07 Puente Romano Sedella – Depósito agua Sedella: tramo No Accesible para PMR

    Descargar

    Tramo Nº 08 Depósito agua Sedella – Área Recreativa Sedella: tramo Convertible para PMR

    Descargar

    Tramo Nº 09 Área Recreativa Sedella – Puerto de Sedella: tramo No Accesible para PMR

    Descargar

    Tramo Nº 10 Puerto de Sedella – Canilla de Aceituno tramo No Accesible para PMR

    Descargar

Characteristics
Ways to tour
Cartography
Towns

  • Characteristics

    Type of Section Length % of total
    Longitud Total 25100
    Asphalt or Cement Sections of the Path 6500 26 %
    Track or Forest Track Sections 10100 40 %
    Footpath Sections 8500 34 %

  • Ways to tour

    Regarding the kind of transport which can be used along different stages of the path, these are divided in those that can be crossed on foot, on a mountain bike, or on a horse. Nevertheless, there is to know that you can walk along the entire stage when this class of routes is indicated, but if you decide to travel on a mountain bike or horse, there is to check that there are no temporary restrictions or town regulations that do not allow their use at some parts of a stage, and then choose alternative way. We also underline that riding a mountain bike on some stages may include travelling by uneven or steep road surface, which requires some or a lot of effort.
    • On foot

  • Cartography

    Maps  1040-III (Canillas de Aceituno) initially and then 1040-IV (Canillas de Albaida) to continue.

  • Towns

    Cómpeta

    Where to eat

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    Where to stay

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    Canillas de Albaida

    Where to eat

    Click here.

    Where to stay

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    Salares

    Where to eat

    Click here

    Where to stay

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    Sedella

    Where to eat

    Click here.

    Where to stay

    Click here

    Canillas de Aceituno

    Where to eat

    Click here

    Where to stay

    Click here

Images
Videos
Documents

Establishments along the Great Málaga Path

restaurante el chiringuito

C/ Avenida del Castillo 24 29715 Sedella

CASA SIEMPREVIVA

Calle Gloria Fuertes 46 29793 Torrox

B&B -Al Campanario

Plaza Pantaleon Romero 7 29754 Cómpeta

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Environmental Information

Rivers and Waters

  • Rivers and Waters

    A quiet wander is recommended through the orchards in the fi rst part of the walk to the dry stone walls forming steps at  the foot of an irrigation channel supplied with water from a large pool that you’ll see later near Canillas de Albaida.

    The attachment of this village to water is apparent when, along the way, you see the ornamental water channel below the chapel Ermita de Santa Ana. Beneath the village, a bridge sign-posted as the Puente Romano, situated in the area of the Molino, has served as a crossing point of the Rio Frío for many centuries. The river is a result of the nearby confluence of Cajula (which will be on your right for a long stretch) and Turvilla (de la Real in some maps and in others Las Allanás). The bridge is practically sandwiched between wild fi g trees and willows that grow in the enclosed river bed. In the more open areas there is Erect Dorycnium, Oleander, and, on a small shady cliff, Ephedra and Juniper.

    Before arriving at Salares, you will pass by the Umbría de Haro below the farmhouse, and wade across the Arroyo de los Álamos (also known as Fogarate) which is a tributary of the Salares River that you’ll also cross, using the excellently restored Arabic bridge.

    There is no direct access to the river bed but it has interesting bank-side vegetation and subtropical orchards on both banks. During this section, just before entering the town village limits of Sedella, you’ll be walking uphill along one of the canals that carries water down, in this case rapidly, from the mountains towards the cultivated plants. Later, you will the Río de la Puente on the outskirts of the village, after you have descended to the Cortijo dela Herriza, but the mountainous character of the river only allows meager Oleanders to grow in this area. 

    You will find the mill Molino de Montosa, which has recently been restored, above Sedella, passing by several well cared-for orchards.You will be able to see the water wheel and its paddles, but pay attention to the huge masonry wall that directs the water to the storage deposit at the rear of the building.It is also possible to see the large pool, shaped to the contours of the land,that ensured the constant supply of water during the milling. Lastly, the Almanchares River is famous for its barranco, one of the most rugged and longest ravines of the Sierra Tejeda. Upstream, where the path crosses it, there is a possibility of doing some canyoning, which here is medium diffi culty level. There are about 8 abseiling descents, not very high, at the most 15 meters, and the access to the top is by the high canal which is accessed from the Área Recreativa La Rahige (between Canillas de Aceituno and Sedella). The waters which fall from La Maroma are clear, but their level drops signifi cantly during the summer.

Animal Life

  • Animal Life

    Birds

    Stage 7 leads through the total of 5 settlements which makes it very anthropic (or transformed by humans) in character, with plenty of crop fields. The watercourses mingle with woodland and the plant formations consisting of pine trees and holm oaks demonstrate a part of the potential vegetation of the area.

     

    Highlighted Species

    This is a stage of the walk which, in major part, takes you to areas marked by human influence. You will visit the total of five towns and their surroundings, so the urban-dwelling species of birds are abundant. Eurasian Collared Dove, Common and Pallid Swifts, Barn Swallow, House Martin, Crag Martin, White Wagtail, Black Redstart, Common Blackbird, Great Tit, Spotless and Common Starling, House Sparrow, Goldfinch and Serin are the leading species of Stage 7.  Additionally to these species, in the areas with orchards and vegetable gardens found between Cómpeta and Canillas de Albaida, you can see Stonechat, Great Tit, Common Chaffinch, Goldfinch, Greenfinch and Serin, which will continue to appear throughout Stage 7.

    In the woods of Aleppo and Maritime pines you can also see Common Wood Pigeon, European Turtle Dove, Great Spotted Woodpecker, Mistle and Song Thrush, Great and Coal Tit, Crested Tit, Short-toed Treecreeper, Common Chaffinch and Crossbill. Additionally, in the copses of holm oak, we should add to the list the Blue Tit, Eurasian Jay, Spotted Flycatcher and Eurasian Siskin.

    You will also be walking through some open scrubland, predominantly composed of broom and it is in this type of environment where the Crested Lark becomes the star species, together with such birds as Red-legged Partridge, Zitting Cisticola and Sardinian Warbler. The water channels and any other places where water is present close to main riverbeds are the best spots to see Blackcap, Wren and Golden Oriole, and to enjoy the Nightingale´s and Cetti´s Warbler´s song.

    What is more, the closeness of the mountains makes finding the great raptors easier, such as Griffon Vulture, Bonelli´s and Golden Eagle, as well as the typical forest species of birds of prey which also manage to find some suitable nesting spots in this area (mainly Short-toed Eagle, Booted Eagle, Eurasian Sparrowhawk and Common Buzzard).The list of birds can be rounded up by adding Common Kestrel, Peregrine Falcon, Little Owl, Scops Owl, Tawny Owl, Cuckoo, Green Woodpecker, Hoopoe, Bee-eater, Cirl Bunting and Corn Bunting.