Master Index    Nearest Caches La Concha, Marbella (Málaga) by ^ozo^ (2/3) N36° 33.034  W4° 55.581 (WGS84) UTM  30S   E 327588  N 4046744 Use waypoint: GCR744 Size: Regular    Hidden on 4-11-2005 In Nil, Spain Difficulty:     Terrain:       En el pico La Concha, desde el Refugio de Juanar. Larga subida de unos 8 km por las crestas de la montaña, altitud 1200 metros. / In the peak “La Concha” (the Shell), from the Refuge of Juanar. Long ascent of about 8 km near the crests of the mountain, altitude 1200 meter. LA CONCHA  Popularmente conocida como "La Concha", esta hermosa montaña, con sus imponentes líneas y volúmenes protege la ciudad, extendiéndose luego en cadena hasta el pueblecito de Ojén, sobre el cual se haya el paraje natural de "Juanar", con sus montes cubiertos de pinos, pinsapos, nogales, una extensa vegetación que incluye orquídeas salvajes y un hábitat animal con ejemplares de cabra hispánica, águilas y búhos reales. En una de las partes más altas está enclavado el mirador, desde donde se contempla una de las vistas más espectaculares de Marbella y su entorno natural.   Después de unas dos horas de subida no muy dura, pero con algunas partes complicadas, pasamos por la cresta de la montaña, lo que supone andar por rocas que en algunas ocasiones pueden resbalar, en otras ocasiones tendréis que pasar por estrechos senderos y potencialmente peligrosos por el barranco que tenemos a nuestros pies. Llegamos al pico La Concha y en el lado del pantano bajando unos metros, en la base de una gran roca, oculto con piedras encontrareis el tesoro. El tesoro es un tupperware con la tapa roja y cubierto con una bolsa negra muy resistente. En su interior, muchos regalos, el libro de visitas y bolígrafo. Espero que disfrutéis de esta preciosa subida. Saludos ^ozo^     THE SHELL  Popularly well-known as “The Shell “ (La Concha), this beautiful mountain, with its imposing lines and volumes, protects the city, extending in the mountain range until the village of Ojén . Here the natural park of “Juanar” is situated, with its mounts covered with pines, conifers, walnuts; an extensive vegetation that includes wild orchids and an animal habitat with Spanish goats, eagles and owls. On one of the highest parts a viewpoint is situated, from where one of the most spectacular views of Marbella and its natural surroundings are contemplated.   After two hours of a not too hard ascent, however with some complicated parts, we pass through the crest of the mountain. We walk by rocks that in some occasions can be slippery, elsewhere you will have to pass through narrow and potentially dangerous footpaths and through the precipe which we have on our feet. We arrive at the peak “The Shell”and in the side of the marsh, a few meters lower, at the base of a big rock, hidden with stones, you will find the stash.   The stash is a tupper box with a red cover, it is covered with a strong, black bag. It contains many gifts, the visitor logbook and a ballpoint. I hope you will enjoy this precious ascent. Greetings ^ozo^

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9-2-2009 by charino
increible subida en compañia de mi amigo juae en su primer cache.
La subida un poco dura despues de estar toda la noche currando, pero bueno sarna con gusto...

3-4-2008 by Kili or bust
Wow! This is a magnificent walk. I see that it has not been found since 2006 but it is safe and well and in a location from Heaven. The views in every direction from a stunning viewpoint are marvellous. The weather helped Joan and I a lot so we could see everything including snow on the Sierra Nevadas. We could clearly see "where the fingertips of Europe and Africa nearly touch!" Gibralter was very clear and the entire coast East and West as well as way out into the Atlantic.
It took us 2 hours 40 mins to get to the cache from Juanar and exactly 2 hours to get back. The weather was so good that we stopped quite a few times for photos and water so it could probably be done quicker (but bring plenty of water!!).
If this cache was in Ireland it would probably be a 5 star for both difficulty and terrain. There is some scrambling on rocks at more than slightly dangerous places and the length as well as the cache position itself require some dexterity and fitness.

Pretty tired at the finish and a lovely cool, if expensive, Coke went down well in the Juanar bar.
Thank you for placing this cache in such a wonderful location, we really enjoyed it.

5-8-2007 by Team WiseMice
After parking at the Refuge of Juanar I followed my GPS and it led me into the mountains. After 3 houres of hard climbing and descending I found out that I was on the wrong side of the mountain.

Back at the Refuge I discovered a map in front of the Hotel, displaying the correct route to La Concha.

I didn't have any time left for a second try :-( so this one will stay on my todo-list.

24-9-2006 by Runner42km
Después de caminar por unos parajes bastante peligrosos llegamos a la cima de La Concha y tras escalar un poco encontramos el cache que se encontraba bien escondido. TNLN. TFTC.
Marina del equipo RUNNER42KM ™

24-9-2006 by senderitos.com
Pertenecientes a la operación Malaya, nuevos miembros de la vertiente extrema de senderitos. com, 4 meses después de que Luís encontrase el tesoro, deciden encaramarse a la Concha y reventarlo de nuevo.
Una hora y media después de >fetiche hicimos cumbre y encontramos el cache. ¡Como veis nos tomamos el almuerzo con muuucha tranquilidad!
La subida con un perfil escarpado alucinante y las vistas de impresión...El escondite "al borde del abismo"
Nos llevamos una moneda y el corazón de cristal; dejamos un anillo y unos pendientes.
Esta vez fuimos: Rosa, Salva, Marisa, Loreto, ^ozo^y Manmen de senderitos.con-extremos.
Gracias por el día ^ozo^