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PR-A 165 · Short-distance trail

Castillo de Montemayor

Subida al castillo con vistas de Benahavís

Castillo de Montemayor is a 2.9 km one-way trail with 30 m of elevation gain, taking 1 h 15 min of walking without stops. Difficulty: easy (MIDE 2 out of 5). It runs from Benahavís to Castillo de Montemayor.

Distance
2.9 km
Elevation gain
30 m
Elevation loss
389 m
Walking time
1 h 15 min (without stops)
Difficulty
Easy · MIDE 2/5
Type
One-way
Max / min altitude
545 / 186 m
Max gradient
40 %
Trail profile: from 186 m to 545 m altitude

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Castillo de Montemayor take?

1 h 15 min of walking without stops (DIN 33466, from distance and elevation). Allow a little more for breaks and photos.

Is Castillo de Montemayor difficult?

Its difficulty is easy: MIDE 2 out of 5, with 30 m of total ascent and a maximum gradient of 40%.

Is Castillo de Montemayor a loop?

No, it's one-way: it runs from Benahavís to Castillo de Montemayor, so you either walk back the same way or arrange transport at the end.

Where is Castillo de Montemayor?

Near Puerto Banus Marbella (Spain). This page has directions to the start and the GPX for your phone, watch or GPS.

What other trails are there near Puerto Banus Marbella?

Juanar - La Concha (6.3 km · +556 m · 3 h 5 min · Moderate) and Charco del Canalón (6.4 km · +236 m · 2 h 15 min · Easy).

More trails near Puerto Banus Marbella

PR-A 168 · One-wayJuanar - La ConchaSubida clásica al pico emblemático de Marbella6.3 km · +556 m · 3 h 5 min · ModeratePR-A 280 · One-wayCharco del CanalónPozas y cascadas del río Verde6.4 km · +236 m · 2 h 15 min · Easy

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Castillo de Montemayor
PR-A 165 · One-way · Near Puerto Banus Marbella
Distance 2.9 kmElevation gain 30 mWalking time 1 h 15 minDifficulty Easy
Map, profile and GPX for Castillo de Montemayor on Wanloria

Waymarked trail. Route © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); elevation computed with a 90 m elevation model, so the figures are approximate (±10%). Check the trail conditions and the forecast before you set off. OpenStreetMap · Data checked on 24 Sep 2026