Guided walks and routes in the Tambor del Llano area

Walk, listen, observe and enjoy learning. In Spanish or English

WALK 1

A circular and easy route without leaving the Tambor del Llano farm to get to know the farm where you are going to spend a few days (2 hours).

A bit of history to get you into the picture... Ruins of old farmhouses. A refuge for legendary bandits such as Tempranillo. Farmland and vineyard land. How this estate has been transformed: from a livestock shed to a charming hotel... From abandonment to an organic farm, with horses, a herd of Merino de Grazalema sheep and an organic vegetable garden to supply the hotel dining room.

The nature of the mountain range is expressed... The ecosystem of the Sierra de Grazalema. The vegetation and forests it contains. The cork oak and cork. Los Llanos del Tambor, an example of one of the most unique features of this area. Sandstones and limestone through which the water from abundant rainfall in cold winters seeps. The Guadarés river that disappears at the end of spring and reappears with the first heavy rains. Wild plants. The vultures, lords of the skies of this mountain range. The deer their majesties of the territory. A reserve for birds. Reptiles and amphibians. A symphony of frogs in the spring. Dragonflies and butterflies

WALK 2

River Campobuche or Guadares (4 hours)

Leaving Tambor del Llano towards the plain, we come across the river Guadares or Campobuche. It rises in the Sierra de Grazalema and is a tributary of the Guadiaro River just a few metres from the Gato Cave. Downstream there is a beautiful walk through old pastures of cork oaks and gall oaks. This route takes us between pools and backwaters to a marsh that retains the water from the river and is a refuge for amphibians and reptiles.

Guides for routes and walks

We have several experienced and knowledgeable guides in this environment. You can arrange in advance or check availability when you are in Tambor del Llano.

Susan Eatock is of British origin but has been living in Grazalema for many years where she is a professional nature guide. She will teach you the secrets of this landscape, the birds, the amphibians, the reptiles, the forests, the flora...

Álvaro Bueno of Tambor del Llano, Álvaro Benítez professional guide of Grazalema, John Carlos Milbourn of Explore the Earth.

Prices

Depends on the number of people participating and the duration of the event

From 13 € per person if you go in a group of 10 people

  • Other routes with half or full day duration
  • Ask for prices for 1 or more persons
  • We can provide you with a picnic basket for your excursion.

More information and reservations.
Hotel reception

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Routes

The route takes us along a wide gully between cork oaks, crossing the Campobuche river, to a large plain at the foot of the Sierra de Los Lajares. Before descending to the plain, we can continue to the right, along a path that leads us to the cork oak grove and then descend towards the plain and return along the Cañada Grande.

A fundamentally flat route that is indicated in Tambor del Llano and runs along the banks of the Campobuche River. The path runs through a forest of cork oaks and gall oaks, always following the banks of the river until it reaches a spot where there is a small reservoir very close to the border between the provinces of Cádiz and Málaga.

From the pine forest at the start, we cross the meadow of Tambor del Llano to enter the cork oak grove and follow the wide path that takes us up to the hill from where we will be rewarded with an exceptional panoramic view over the woods and the Grazlema mountain range.

Departure from the high part of the village of Grazalema, from the base of the limestone peak of Torreón, we ascend towards the Puerto del Boyar, crossing the karstic relief of the sierra. From the Boyyar pass we can see the beautiful valley that descends towards Benamahoma and El Bosque. We return to Grazalema along a path through Spanish firs.

The route is 9 km long. From the Puerto del Boyar pass (1,103 m. high), our route runs along the foothills of the Sierra del Endrinal, climbing gently until we reach the Puerto de Don Fernando pass. Just before reaching this pass, we will see the famous Salto del Cabrero, a fault of vertical walls more than 80 m. high and separated by a gorge about 50 m. wide.

From Tambor del Llano we head towards the town of Villaluenga del Rosario, along the Royal Cattle Track towards the Puerto de la Mesa. After a short climb to this pass, we will see pastures and several farmhouses. We reach the summit and begin the descent towards the Llanos del Republicano, where we can observe the contrast between areas of scrubland and dense cork oak forest.

Our path runs along the right bank of the Campobuche River, although we will cross its course on several occasions. Between cork oaks and gall oaks we will reach a small dam where all the animals in the area drink water. The path then turns into a cattle track until we reach Montejaque.

It runs along an old railway line, a route that links some of the white villages of the Sierra de Grazalema, through a very unique mountain landscape, following the courses of the Guadalporcún and Guadalete rivers. The route passes through tunnels, viaducts, renovated stations, storage warehouses, etc. An impressive civil work for its time, at the beginning of the 20th century.

The trail starts at an altitude of 1,000 m and runs along the northern slopes of the Sierra del Pinar through the Spanish fir forest between Grazalema and Benamahoma. It climbs up to the Puerto de las Cumbres from where we can see the Sierra del Pinar, with the Torreón and the Pico de San Cristóbal standing out. Our path continues through gorse, blackthorn and maple trees until we enter the pinsapar and reach the top of the Puerto del Pinar (992 m), from where we can contemplate the impressive pinsapar. From here we start the descent towards Benamahoma to finish our route at the famous spring of this town.

We will go to the village of Benamahoma, to take the path that runs along the banks of the river Majaceite (locally called El Bosque river) and descend gently to the village of El Bosque. Along the path of the river, enjoying its small waterfalls, rapids and small pools. It is highly recommended for its great scenic value and we will be able to observe species typical of riverside forest ecosystems. Return along the same path.

Distance: 22 km. This is one of the best routes to enjoy in the Grazalema Natural Park. From the meadow of Tambor del Llano, we cross the Campobuche or Gaduares River following the cañada Grande until we reach the Puerto de la Mesa. This is also an ornithological route of great interest.

The return journey takes us along the narrow route that leads to Grazalema under the rocky outcrops of the Sierra del Endrinal. There is some climbing at the beginning until we reach the Puerto de Pedro Ruiz and then a long descent to the Puerto de Los Alamillos.

Within the Integral Reserve of the Park is one of the most spectacular trails of the park. Surrounded by vultures, its final part visits the Spanish fir forest and has one of the best panoramic views of the park. It is an almost flat path that allows any uninitiated person to get to know the heart of the Grazalema Natural Park. Medium difficulty. The route is 8 km long and the approximate time is 4 hours. You need permission from the Natural Park. The trail starts at Km. 12 on the road that joins Zahara de la Sierra with Grazalema from Puerto de los Acebuches and runs parallel to the stream of Los Ballesteros, bordering the northern slope of Cerro el Montón until it reaches El Llano del Revés, the end point of this route.