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[Birtha]

Hi All,

Could you please recomend a few places, scenic roads ect between Malaga and Las Negras?
We are meeting the old folks here then heading to Murcia. Any input would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

 

[bellabee]

I found the short drive from Las Negras, down to Camping la Caleta extremely 'scenic.' - Or, at least, I'm sure I would have, if I'd dared to open my eyes!

 

[2657]

It would depend on how long you have to make the journey, are you doing it in one day or looking for overnight stops.

I would favour the route towards Antequerra then the A92 past Granada for the scenery although it is around 40 miles further than the more direct coastal route, which I must admit we have not used for more than 20 years.

If you have time to spare then I am sure there will be places to overnight en route and possible to drive over the Sierra Nevada and through the Alpujarras from La Calahorra to El Ejido and then join the coastal road.

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[moulin 87]

Almunecar is worth a visit as well as Nerja if you fancy a trip along the coast...or the route from Velez-Malaga to Granada is nice for a change!!

 

[Birtha]

It would depend on how long you have to make the journey, are you doing it in one day or looking for overnight stops.

I would favour the route towards Antequerra then the A92 past Granada for the scenery although it is around 40 miles further than the more direct coastal route, which I must admit we have not used for more than 20 years.

If you have time to spare then I am sure there will be places to overnight en route and possible to drive over the Sierra Nevada and through the Alpujarras from La Calahorra to El Ejido and then join the coastal road.

Thanks
We have one week for this part of the trip. Will probably do a stop over around Nerja or Almunecar and then around the Alpujarras.

 

[Birtha]

I found the short drive from Las Negras, down to Camping la Caleta extremely 'scenic.' - Or, at least, I'm sure I would have, if I'd dared to open my eyes!

We sayed in Camping Caleta a few years ago and your right it is a nice drive, a little short but its nice.

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[moulin 87]

Also if you have a week look for a night or two at the campsite at lake Vinuela..

 

[Birtha]

Also if you have a week look for a night or two at the campsite at lake Vinuela..

Will do, it looks nice there. Thanks.

 

[bellabee]

Also if you have a week look for a night or two at the campsite at lake Vinuela..

We're doing the reverse journey to @Birtha and intend to take an inland route over a couple of weeks or so. Vinuela is on our 'to visit' list.

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[moulin 87]

Both restaurants at the campsite at Vinuela are good...

 

[bellabee]

Both restaurants at the campsite at Vinuela are good...

We'd better stay at least two nights, then!

 

[moulin 87]

We'd better stay at least two nights, then!

There are two more at least in sight of the campsite but the hill to walk up is 1 in 3

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[BreweryDave]

If you happen to pass torre del mar - drop us a pm! It's along the coast road (N340) from Malaga towards nerja.
Plenty of sites, and lots of wilding along the coast on the beach. The scenery past Granada inland is great, but in Almeria area is a bit dessert like, depends what you like!
Vinuela is a great view, but after half hour time to move on imo! Not much there apart from too many ex pats and English shops - we don't go there often !!! ( about 20 mins from us!)
Pm me if you want any info on the Axarquia area!

 

[Birtha]

Cheers Dave, I will give you a bell. We will be around there about 14 or 15th November

 

[Jenowen]

Once you are approaching Murcia it is well worth making a slight detour to El Berro. The road from Alhama de Murcia is extremely scenic, the last few kilometres only for the passenger! Lovely camp site and pleasant little village surrounded by great walking and mountain biking country, really well marked paths. Sitting on the site as I write- turning chilly though so wrap up warmly.

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[Birtha]

Once you are approaching Murcia it is well worth making a slight detour to El Berro. The road from Alhama de Murcia is extremely scenic, the last few kilometres only for the passenger! Lovely camp site and pleasant little village surrounded by great walking and mountain biking country, really well marked paths. Sitting on the site as I write- turning chilly though so wrap up warmly.

Thanks Jenowen, sounds good.