ALPUJARRAS VALLEY WALK: ANDALUCIAN RAMBLE

Most of the Alpujarras area falls within the Sierra Nevada National Park in central Andalucia and it is a beautiful destination for a warm weather walking holiday in Spring or Autumn. Our self-guided walking holiday is designed to give you a taster of the region, including walking in the wonderful Poquiera gorge and the off the beaten track area around Cadiar. The Alpujarras in southern Spain has beautiful upland scenery which is home to a large variety of wildlife including the Nevada clover, Nevada violet and Sierra chamomile. Spring is one of the best times to come walking in the Las Alpujarras if you have an interest in wildflowers. There is also a fantastic array of other wildlife to be seen, most notably the Cabra Montes, the Spanish ibex, seen on rocky outcrops, which is a common occurrence and great sight on any walk. As well as wonderful landscapes and a rich flora the region is known for its unique villages and hamlets which have retained their traditional Moors architecture – with white box-shaped houses clustered among the hills. There are more than fifty villages that have preserved their original character and charm. A choice of walks on most days allows walkers of different abilities to enjoy the Alpujarras area. A visit to this part of Andalucia in Spain would not be complete without a day in the historic city of Granada and a trip to the amazing Alhambra palace. Holiday Profile . 7 night/8 days: 5 or 6 days independent walking moving between accommodation (mixture of day circuits and moving between locations).