Axarquia - Frigliana to Nerja Caves

Start in Frigiliana village and follow road down to Rio Higueron.  Follow Rio Higueron to North for a time then up steep incline on right (it is well signposted).  After arriving at top of climb follow this undulating, and mainly downhill, track to the left until eventually reaching the Rio Chillar.

The river has to be crossed at this point, and it can be quite deep and fast flowing.  There are several large rocks available to jump across.

The track then winds its way uphill until it joins with a dirt road.  Follow the road to the right until reaching El Pinarrillo picnic area.  The dirt road can be followed all the way to the caves at Maro or, as in this route, the barranco is taken because it is prettier and softer on the feet than the road is. 

When nearing the end of the barranco keep a look out for the cairns on the left that signal where one has to climb out of the barranco. 

The dirt road is followed for the last section to the caves.

NOTE:  This walk is every bit as good when walked from Nerja Caves to Frigiliana.