Discover Guaro: almond blossom, flamenco and Sierra de las Nieves

Held annually on a Sunday at the end of January, Día del Almendro leads through blossoming almond groves. Guided walks include explanations of the landscape and vegetation. There are two routes to choose from: an easier one for families and a more challenging one for more experienced participants.

Culture and festivals

The Festival de la Luna Flamenca is a two-day event featuring different performances connected by the art of flamenco. The performances take place in various squares in Guaro's historic centre; the Saturday programme includes performances at the Auditorio de la Luna Mora.

Las Mayordomas is a traditional festival in Guaro, celebrated on 7 and 8 December in honour of the Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepción. Its origins date back to 1854. The festival concludes with a procession of the image of the Virgin, accompanied by the Mayordomas, the residents of Guaro and numerous visitors.

The Belén Viviente takes place on 21 December in the Plaza de la Constitución and involves around 40 people from Guaro. The procession route of the Romería de San Isidro begins at the Fuente de San Isidro in the historic centre and leads to the saint's pilgrimage chapel on the banks of the Río Grande. On Sunday, a large paella is prepared for all participants in the Alameda de San Isidro.

Food and crafts

The Festival de Gastronomía includes a gastronomic tour of Guaro's bars and restaurants. Dishes on offer include conejo a la almendra, caldereta de chivo and galipuche, a local soup from Guaro. Craftspeople and traders also offer honey, olive oil, olives, cured meats, as well as esparto crafts and ceramics.

Nature and history

Guaro is considered part of the Sierra de las Nieves UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. In Guaro, the Río Grande is regarded as an area for birdwatching and as a natural corridor of water and vegetation that provides refuge for a great diversity of species.

A building constructed in the 18th century preserves the image of Cristo de Limpias and offers privileged views of the Sierra. The collection includes an Arabic press from the 12th century, one of the oldest in Andalusia.

Routes and connections

The Guaro–Puerto Alto route runs between almond trees and along the bed of the Arroyo Seco. It then climbs to viewpoints overlooking the Sierra de las Nieves and Torrecilla, the highest peak in Málaga province. The Guaro–Chiribenítez hiking trail passes old cortijos and natural viewpoints. The route between Guaro and Monda forms part of the Gran Senda de Málaga.

Guaro has mountain-bike routes across hills, unpaved tracks and historic paths. Buses departing from Guaro run to Coín, Marbella, Málaga and Alhaurín el Grande. Different routes, festival formats and landscapes can be compared when planning.

Other destinations: Cuevas Bajas, Atalaya Isdabe, Montejaque, Júzcar, Villanueva Del Trabuco, Humilladero, Torremolinos, Ronda

For the higher-level travel overview: Málaga.