Flanked on three sides by steep and difficult terrain, and with only a narrow approach from the west, Comares was an important and near impenetrable hilltop location. There is evidence of occupation from pre-Roman times, but it was the Romans who developed the first fortress and then with the invasion and occupation of the Moors, where this defensive position was expanded and fortified, Comares became an important regional administrative headquarters. The village still has remains of the Arabic Castle and Roman Path, all of which we will visit on our walk. 

We start our walk at foot of the northern slopes in the small village of Llano Almendra, and zigzag our way up passing through olive, lemon, almond and orange groves. Although steep at times, the path is well maintained, and as we climb higher, we are rewarded by the views to the north which expand the higher we climb. As we near the top of the track we will pause at the spring ‘Fuente Gorda’, taking a rest and maybe cooling off our faces in the fresh, cool water.

The village of Comares is now just above us, and from here it is just the final climb up the Roman Path. In Comares we will take a short tour, which includes the Balcony de Axarquia, Cemetery, Church, Plaza de ‘Los Verdiales’, and Moorish Arches. During this we will stop for a drink and tapas in one of the side-street bars.

We leave the village from the south, cutting back to the northern slopes, and then follow a narrow path below one of the ridges down to the riverbed, and into Llanos Almendra. After we finish there is the chance to have a drink in Bar Ortega and celebrate the completion of this fantastic walk!