Millanas Route (Río Grande)

Hiking

Among pools and old power stations: a riverside stroll along the Río Grande

Javier Almellones

Málaga

An easy walk of just 1.2 kilometres takes you to one of the best-known natural pools in the Sierra de las Nieves and ... two sites linked to the historical use of water.

1. Route details

Region: : Sierra de las Nieves

Municipality: Tolox

Location: : A linear trail running through the Las Millanas area alongside the Río Grande, between the former Central de San Eugenio (power station) and the Central Hidroeléctrica de San Augusto.

Difficulty level: Low. The main route follows a wide, virtually flat path. The only difficulty may be encountered at the access points to some pools and areas near the riverbed, where extreme caution is required due to the presence of rocks and slippery surfaces.

Route type: : Linear.

Approximate duration: 35 minutes (one way).

Length of the route: : 1.2 kilometres (one way).

Minimum altitude: 200 metres.

Maximum height: 226 metres.

Places of interest along the route or nearby: Charco del Pontón Alto, the Grande River, the former San Eugenio Power Station, San Augusto Hydroelectric Power Station, Zarzalones springs, the former San Pascual Power Station, Tolox spa, the town centre of Tolox, the town centre of Alozaina, the María Sagredo tower and the Church of Santa Ana.

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  1. Route description

  1. The route begins next to the old San Eugenio Power Station, one of the historic facilities linked to hydroelectric power generation on the River Grande. Before continuing, there is a gate with a ‘private property’ sign, which often causes confusion amongst visitors. According to information provided by the Tolox Tourist Office, the restriction applies only to vehicle access, so walkers can continue on foot along the track without any problems. From the very first few metres, after passing the old power station on the right, it is already clear that water will play a central role throughout the walk.

  Abundant riverbank vegetation. (J.A.)