The Charco de la Virgen waterfallOne of the charcos on the river walkFollowing the river through the valleyThe reward: a cold one over Tolox at La Alberca

Tolox morning — charcos & lunch at La Alberca

Plan€SpringSummerHalf day31 min drive · 27 km

A mountain-village morning done properly. Drive to Tolox for around 10am, park at the trailhead, and walk the river past the charcos — the man-made bathing pools — swimming as you go, until you reach the Charco de la Virgen and its waterfall. Then wander back into the village for a late, lazy lunch of fried fish and tapas on La Alberca's shaded terrace, with the rear tables looking over the whole town.

The plan

All plans →
  1. 1

    Drive to Tolox (about 30 min) and park at the trailhead — aim for 10am to beat heat and crowds.

  2. 2

    Walk the river past the charcos, swimming as you go, up to the Charco de la Virgen waterfall.

    The waterfall at the Charco de la VirgenTolox river pools — Charco de la Virgen31 min drive · 27 kmGoogle Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗
  3. 3

    Back in the village: fried fish and tapas on La Alberca's terrace — rear tables for the views.

    A cold beer over the rooftops of Tolox from the rear terraceLa Alberca — Tolox32 min drive · 27 kmGoogle Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗
  4. 4

    Coffee in the village square before the drive home.

Simon's tip

Water shoes for the charcos, and get to La Alberca before the 2pm local rush — weekend queues are real.

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