Casares is home to one of the last remaining populations of Spanish firs (Pinsapo trees), a rare and ancient tree species that dates back to the Ice Age. These trees are primarily found in the Sierra Bermeja and Sierra de las Nieves mountains and are uniquely adapted to the region’s microclimate. Conveniently, the Sierra Bermeja is located right in front of this luxury country house. Are you a nature lover who enjoys weekends strolling through the mountains? Then stay to read where you can go hiking in Estepona, and Casares!
The Sierra Bermeja region offers a variety of hiking trails suited to different skill levels. Each providing unique experiences of the area’s natural beauty. Within just a few minutes from your gorgeous country home in Casares you’ll find the starting points of numerous trails. Here are some examples:
Hiking in Estepona
Los Reales de Sierra Bermeja Trail
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: Approximately 3.3 kilometers.
- Highlights: This trail is ideal for beginners and offers a gentle introduction to the Sierra Bermeja landscape. Hikers can enjoy the distinctive reddish hues of the peridotite rock formations and diverse flora, including the unique Spanish firs (Pinsapos).
Pico de Los Reales Ascent
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length: Approximately 8 kilometers round trip
- Elevation Gain: Reaches up to 1,449 meters at the summit
- Highlights: The trail leads to the highest peak in the Sierra Bermeja. Hikers are rewarded with panoramic views that, on clear days, extend to Gibraltar and the Moroccan coast. On your way to the summit, you will walk past unique flora and plant species home to this environment.
El Mirador Salvador Guerrero – Pico de los Reales Loop
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Length: Approximately 7.57 kilometers
- Elevation Gain: Around 290 meters
- Highlights: This loop offers hikers scenic views from the Salvador Guerrero viewpoint and continues to the Pico de los Reales. The trail is suitable for those with a good fitness level and provides a mix of accessible paths requiring a level of confidence over rough or uneven ground.
Old Water Channel – Charco del Canalón Loop from Istán
- Difficulty: Easy
- Length: Approximately 4.62 kilometers
- Elevation Gain: Around 90 meters
- Highlights: This trail is great for all fitness levels, featuring easily accessible paths. Hikers can enjoy the serene environment along an old water channel leading to the Charco del Canalón, a natural pool perfect for a refreshing break.
Living in Casares
A life in Casares is one that is becoming more and more popular over the years. In the last 2 decades, many foreigners have chosen Casares as their forever home. And do you know what the beauty is of this? That, no matter how many people want to come live in Casares, only a limited amount of people will get this exclusive opportunity.
Why? Well, simply put, you cannot build any more country homes. The coast is filled with houses, apartments, urbanisations… and it’s busy, it’s chaotic. In Casares, however, the life will always remain as calm and beautiful as it is now. It is quite rare for country homes in Casares to become available, since almost everyone chooses this destination as their forever home. People tend to stay here for 10-20+ years. So, what should you do when a house comes on the market and you think it could be the right one for you? Don’t hesitate! Call us for a viewing and let’s find you your forever home in Casares.
Danielle Ernstsen | 2nd April 2025
