To the north of Vista Lago Residences, the view of a stunning mountainous backdrop is the UNESCO biosphere reserve known as Sierra de Las Nieves.
![5 Reasons to Quit the Big City & Move to the Spanish Coast](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/5-reasons-to-quit-the-big-city-and-move-to-the-spanish-coast-0-900x600.jpg)
Discover the benefits of coastal living in Spain, from health and wellness advantages to an enriching lifestyle.
![Hiking in Grazalema Natural Park](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/hiking-grazalema-natural-park-0-900x600.jpg)
Hike the peaks of SimancĂłn and El Reloj, enjoying panoramic views of the UNESCO biosphere reserve Parque Natural de La Sierra de Grazalema.
![The Pillars of Hercules: Climbing Jebel Musa](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/pillars-of-hercules-climbing-jebel-musa-0-900x600.jpg)
View Marbella from the other side of the sea! We climbed to the summit of Jebel Musa in Morocco, one of the pillars of Hercules.
![Climbing La Torrecilla in La Sierra de las Nieves National Park](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/climbing-la-torrecilla-sierra-de-las-nieves-national-park-0-900x600.jpg)
The ascent of La Torrecilla, one of the most popular hikes in the Marbella area, overviewed by walking guide and author Guy Hunter-Watts.
![Andaluciaâs 8 highest peaks](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/andalucias-8-highest-peaks-0-900x600.jpg)
Each province of AndalucĂa has a spectacular peak to conquer, are you ready for a hiking challenge? Hereâs advice on how to best approach each trail.
![Natural Parks of AndalucĂa](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/natural-parks-of-andalucia-0-900x600.jpg)
Explore, unwind and be in awe of Andalucia's 24 Natural Parks â enjoy all sorts of activities from hiking, bird watching and camping to kayaking, paragliding and skiing.
![Via de la Plata, AndalucĂaâs own pilgrimage to Santiago](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/via-de-la-plata-andalucias-pilgrimage-to-santiago-0-900x600.jpg)
There are various Camino routes all around Spain and AndalucĂa is home to the beginning of the Via de la Plata, one of the hardest trails.
![Ascent of Cruz de Juanar from Marbella](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/ascent-to-cruz-de-juanar-from-marbella-0-900x600.jpg)
A detailed hiking guide to conquer Cruz de Juanar, one of Marbellaâs distinctive landmarks at 1,185 metres above sea level
![Sierra Nevada: a Summer & Winter Resort](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sierra-nevada-summer-and-winter-0-900x600.jpg)
Itâs one of the best ski resorts in Southern Europe, also great in the summer. But best of all, itâs right on our doorstep. We should enjoy it more.
![The ascent of La Concha, Marbellaâs landmark mountain](https://by-bright.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/B-LA-CONCHA-1-900x600.jpg)
In the first of three articles walking guide and author Guy Hunter-Watts takes you to the top of Marbellaâs landmark mountain, La Concha.