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Mouth of the Fuengirola River – Sohail Castle loop from Mijas

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Spain

Andalusia

Malaga

Centro-Sur O Guadalorce

Mijas

Mouth of the Fuengirola River – Sohail Castle loop from Mijas

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Mouth of the Fuengirola River – Sohail Castle loop from Mijas

01:25

23.2km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 13, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 916 m for 156 m

After 1.52 km for 62 m

After 7.72 km for 84 m

After 21.0 km for 87 m

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1.24 km

Fuengirola Carvajal Mijas Golf

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7.46 km

The Fuengirola River Cycle Route is a relaxing and scenic route, ideal for experiencing the nature and tranquil surroundings of the town of Fuengirola. The mix of urban and natural sections makes the route varied and ideal for cyclists of all levels.

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7.67 km

Mouth of the Fuengirola River

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The mouth of the Río Fuengirola is a particularly beautiful spot to cycle and take stunning photos. As the river opens to the sea, a wide, bright panorama unfolds, with calm waters, Mediterranean light, and the imposing Sohail Castle in the background. The cycle paths run directly along the riverbank, offering unobstructed views of the estuary, which glows in warm colors, especially at sunrise and sunset. The combination of river, sea, nature, and the modern bridge creates an atmospheric backdrop, ideal for capturing evocative images.

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7.72 km

Sohail Castle

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The castle, built under the Arab Umayyads, was situated at the mouth of the Fuengirola River. Its ruins lie south of the river, 38 meters above sea level. Sohail Castle was built in 956 by order of the eighth Emir and first Caliph of Córdoba, Abd ar-Rahman III, to strengthen coastal defenses, on the foundations of an older fortress of Phoenician or Roman origin. Sohail was captured on August 7, 1487, during the Reconquista, by the Christian troops of the Kingdom of Castile and León, twelve days before the capture of the provincial capital, Málaga. The castle was severely damaged in the fighting.

Sohail Castle was built in 956 on the orders of the eighth Emir and first Caliph of Córdoba, Abd ar-Rahman III, to strengthen coastal defenses. Today, the restored fortress walls of Sohail Castle regularly host cultural events such as festivals, artistic performances and musical events, including the Noches del Castillo ("Castle Nights") with pop and rock concerts and the Fuengirola City Festival.

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11.5 km

View of Málaga

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23.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

6.11 km

2.09 km

436 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

6.56 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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El Esparragal Natural Park

Fuengirola Carvajal Mijas Golf

Fuengirola River Bike Path

Mouth of the Fuengirola River

Sohail Castle

View of Málaga

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