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ANDALUCIAN EXPLORER: THE BEST OF SOUTHERN SPAIN

Highlights

A walking itinerary which lets you experience the best of Andalucia. Traditional Moorish architecture with white-washed box-shaped houses forming beautiful villages clinging to the hillsides.

Destinations

Spain

Budget

From $250 per person

All highlights

Our 10-night walking holiday in Andalucia is designed to experience the best trails through the two best national parks for walking in southern Spain . You’ll start in the fabulous town of Ronda and then walk through Grazalema National Park taking in the fabulous limestone outcrops and some amazing wildlife. You’ll then take the beautiful Ronda to Granada train journey where you can visit this historic city before walking from Capileira to Cadiar following the Las Alpujarran valley with some walks exploring the Sierra Nevada mountain range. This holiday is totally flexible in terms of the number of nights with extra nights possible to enjoy the wonderul towns of Ronda and Granada as well as elsewhere along the trail to enjoy the Andalucian culture. For example you can add extra nights in Grazalema where we have a wide choice of walks. Located between Sevilla and Malaga, the Grazalema National Park is a wonderful location for a self-guided walking holiday with spectacular limestone and dolomite crags that rise dramatically above beautiful gorges. Grazalema was the first Spanish National Park to be designated in Andalucia, following its recognition as a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Sierra de Grazalema has an exceptionally rich wildlife with Europe’s largest population of Griffon Vultures. As well as the rich wildlife and stunning countryside, Grazalema and the surrounding area is home to some beautiful small white villages with some great accommodation, which we link together on our self-guided walking holiday.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive in Ronda and make your way to Hotel San Gabriel, located in the historic old part of Ronda. Transfer from Malaga can be included.. .

Day 2: Benaojan - Jimera de Libar

A classic walk from your hotel descending to the village of Benaojan and then to the valley floor where you pick up a lovely path that will take you along the side of the railway to the sleepy village of Jimera de Libar. You can have a lovely meal at the Quercus restaurant before either catching the train back or retracing your steps and making the walk longer.. Overnight: Hotel, Molino Cuatro Paradas, Walk: 10km (short) 18km (long) 4-6hrs -100m (+100m on return) . .

Day 3: Benaojan - Villaluenga del Rosario

Walking from Benaojan up a wonderful limestone crag before walking down the long valley of Libar following the GR7 long distance path. You walk along the valley floor with sheer limestone cliffs rising on either side before heading over another limestone ridge and then on to Villaluenga.. Overnight: Hotel La Posada, Walk: 20km 6-7hrs +700m -500m . .

Day 4: Villaluenga del Rosario - Grazalema

Another walk from hotel to hotel. Walking from Villaluenga up to the plateau just below Simancon peak. This walk is beautiful and varied taking in some great views and fantastic wildlife in the heart of the Grazalema National Park.. Check into Hotel La Mejorana. Overnight: Hotel La Mejorana, Walk: 14km 5-6hrs +400m -400m . .

Day 5: A selection of circular walks from Grazalema

Grazalema Circuit 8km +200m -200m. A beautiful walk with fabulous views of the whole of Grazalema National Park. Walking past the Poso's (ancient fridges) and another great raptor watching day.. Or. . Goat Herders Leap 17km (long) 9km (short) +300m -300m. One of the best walks in the area, walking to Benaocaz from Grazalema and back via a different trail (you can take the local bus back from Benaocaz to shorten the walk.). Or. . Climb Simancon 11km +700, -700m. A high peak that overlooks Grazalema and great views in all directions from the top.. Or. . Pinsapar 12km +500m, -500m. A walk in the protected Pinsapar forest above Grazalema village. Beautiful views of the national park.. Or. . Grazalema Circuit 8km +300m, -300m. A circular walk around the reservoir that feeds Grazalema and then up Cerro Grande for great views of Grazalema village.. Overnight: Hotel La Mejorana . .

Day 6: Granada

Transfer To Ronda (40mins) and then catch the train to Granada - this is a beautiful train ride.. Check into Hotel Puertas De Las Granadas. Centrally located on a quiet street near the Alhambra. (No evening meal). Spend a day in the historic city of Granada and visit the wonderful Alhambra Palace (we will have your tickets organised.). Overnight: Granada . .

Day 7: Sierra Nevada

Transfer from the hotel to Capileira (1hr 30mins) and check into Finca Los Llanos (you could do a walk this day if your transfer is early - see options for day 8). Overnight: Hotel Finca Los llanos . .

Day 8: Tour from Capileira

La Cabadilla Circuit - 6/7km, 3-5 hrs, +/-200m . Walk from the hotel towards the stunnning Sierra Nevada mountain range and the deserted village of la Cebadilla. Abandoned in 1957 after the Hydroelectric plant was finished, a perfect village at the head of the Rio Toril and Rio Poquiera meeting. Walk back along the other side of the gorge to Capileira.. Or. . Three Villages - 9km, 5-7hrs, circular walk, +/-600m . A beautiful walking trail taking in the three villages of Bubion, Pampaniera, and Capileira in the Poquiera Gorge.. Overnight: Hotel Finca Los llanos . .

Day 9: Capileira to Hotel Mecina

A choice of two walks either walking out of the Poquiera gorge with some fantastic views of the Sierra Nevada before dropping down into the Taha region (14km 4-6hrs) or a shorter walk but no less beautiful and rewarding (8km 3-4hrs).. Overnight: Hotel Mecina, Walk: 8 or 14km, 3-6hrs . .

Day 10: Taha Region

A choice of two walks:. La Taha Valley Walk - up to 8km, +/-100m . Walk along the valley side with great views, walking through the villages of Ferreriola and onto Busquistar. Walk past the fountain of health and the Era de Trance.. Or. . Sierra Mecina Circuit - 12km, 4-6hrs +/-200m . A beautiful walk through the Taha region. Walking on ancient mule tracks you will walk through a varied landscape and visit some of the best unspoilt villages in the Alpujarras region of Andalucia.. Overnight: Hotel Mecina . .

Day 11: Departure

Check out of hotel and departure or transfer to Malaga.. . .

Prices

Price per person	2 pers	4 pers	6 pers	8 pers
Price per adult	$250	$180	$160	$150
Price per kid	$130	$90	$80	$80

Services

Included:

10 nights accommodation in 2, 3 and 4 star or equivalent hotels based on 2 sharing;
All breakfasts and 5 evening meals
Transport of luggage between hotels
3 Transfers from Ronda to Benaojan, from Grazalema to Ronda and from Granada to Capileira
Train journey from Ronda to Granada
Transfers between Malaga and walking areas before and after the holiday if included as option
Detailed walking map and walking notes including details of the walks, hotels, sites of interest etc

Excluded:

ravel to and from Malaga or walking area, Spain
Picnic lunches
5 evening meals
Drinks to accompany meals and during the day
Travel insurance
Any entrance fees

Optional:

Extra Nights
Changing or Tailor-made holidays

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