Walking in Andalucia, Spain
| country: | Spain |
| location: | Andalucia |
| trip type: | Introductory walking holidays |
| departures: | Departs 2-3 times a month throughout the year, except January |
| price: | From £685 - £785 (8 days) including flights from the UK, from £575 excluding flights. Optional single supplement £70. |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Five days are spent walking through rugged hills, picturesque white villages and tranquil olive groves. A variety of walks is included; a walk round the trails and paths of Penon hill, close to the Cortijo; a more strenuous walk amongst the granite peaks of the verdantly-forested Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park; and an easier route along the banks of the Guadalete River. We will walk for between 4 and 7 hours, stopping for a picnic lunch along the way.
Daily ascents range from next to nothing to a few steeper, more sustained climbs around Grazalema. On one day a visit is made to Seville, one of Europe's greatest cities. On any day you can opt out of the organised activities and spend some time relaxing by the private pool in summer or in front of a log fire in winter.
Daily ascents range from next to nothing to a few steeper, more sustained climbs around Grazalema. On one day a visit is made to Seville, one of Europe's greatest cities. On any day you can opt out of the organised activities and spend some time relaxing by the private pool in summer or in front of a log fire in winter.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Fly from London Heathrow to Malaga on the BA scheduled service departing at 16.10 and arriving 20.10 (seasonal variations). Transfer to Cortijo Rosario, about an hour and a half drive. |
| Day 2-7: | Five guided day walks and an excursion to Seville. |
| Day 8: | Transfer to Malaga for the flight to Heathrow, departing 13.05 and arriving 14.45 (seasonal variations). |
travellers' tales
Myself and my wife booked this trip at short-notice after following a link from the responsibletravel.com website. It's the first time we have ever taken anything even remotely resembling an "activity" holiday and we loved it. (more)
this type of trip
This is a 'small group adventure' - typically you will be sharing your experiences with a dozen or so like minded travellers. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends/family its good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting new people as well as seeing new places!
award winner
This tourism business won an award in our 2004 Responsible Tourism Awards - organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical, Magazine of the Royal Geographical Societyhow this holiday makes a difference
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Although just an hour or two from the "Costas", the tiny village of Algamitas is virtually untouched by tourism, and the beautiful "Cortijo Rosario" is the only tourism venture in the village. We employ several people from the village to run the Cortijo, and much of our produce is sourced in the village as well. Surrounding village cafes and bars all benefit from our visits. Set amongst the olive groves and hills of central Andalucia, Spain's poorest region, we get a real taste of the local lifestyle, as different from the "popular image" of the South of Spain as could be.
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