This journey begins in Málaga from fuente Olletas and continues
along the old roar of Granada, popularly known as Cuesta
de la Reina. It is a winding route with sharp bends that
ascends from the 9m. of altitude above sea level of the
capital city to the 960m of Puerto de León.
From different spots of the road of the Montes, we can enjoy
fantastic views of almost the whole park, Málaga
and the Hoya, without forgetting the beautiful natural miradors
from which you can observe amazing perspectives where the
contrast between the mountain and sea seem melted in the
horizon. We go on ascending finding a range of ventas (inn)
along the way, Venta Cárdenas, venta del Boticario,
one of the oldest, from which, begins a track leading to
the entertaining place Area Recreativa del Cerrado and to
the beautiful three stars Humaina Hotel. Going past the
Boticario, we arrive to the venta del Mirador, from which
we will marvel at he extraordinary views until we met the
Fuente de la Reina. It is at 925. of altitude. The existence
of the Muslim centre of population is evidenced nor only
for the proximity of Jotrón, land of Christians (mozarabs),
but also for having found archaeological remains (especially
ceramics) during the ground movements made for the construction
of firebreaks.
Few metres from Fuente de la Reina is the Puerto del León
(mountain pass). From here the road begins to descend towards
venta Galway, where you take diversion to Olias route that
must be followed to get to Totalan. Venta Galway at 19 km
from Málaga, was in old times relay of the post horses and
afterwards parador (state hotel). This venta is the oldest
in the Montes, already existing in 19th century. It was
stop-restaurant facilities for the travellers that went
from Málaga to Sevilla or Granada.
