Aracena walking holiday, Spain
| country: | Spain |
| location: | Andalucia |
| trip type: | Moderate walking holidays |
| departures: | This Inn to Inn independent walking holiday departs every Saturday throughout the year, except August |
| price: | From £749 (8 days) excluding flights. Price is per person based on 2 people travelling. We can arrange flights from the UK |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Aracena Hills - whitewashed villages - ancient pathways - olive groves - chestnut forests - independent but supported - delicious food - small inns
Walk a route exclusive to us, through a little-known corner of Andalucía, following quiet paths from village to village through forests and hills. Enjoy well-paced days with maps and walking notes provided and relax as your bags are delivered ahead for you each day. Stay in comfortable village inns and hotels with tasty fresh food.
Walk a route exclusive to us, through a little-known corner of Andalucía, following quiet paths from village to village through forests and hills. Enjoy well-paced days with maps and walking notes provided and relax as your bags are delivered ahead for you each day. Stay in comfortable village inns and hotels with tasty fresh food.
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1: | Arrive. You are collected from Seville airport for the drive to the Sierra de Aracena. Meet your guide this evening to help you settle in. Enjoy dinner in your hotel. (D) |
| Day 2: | Sierra de Aracena. Walk a circular route today to get you used to the area. The path takes you along streams, past a waterfall and through chestnut forests. (B,L,D) Walk 18km, 5hrs, up 550m, down 550m |
| Day 3: | Walk through villages. Walk to Aracena, the capital of the region. At one high point you can enjoy views across the sierra. On arrival at your hotel you will find your bags waiting for you. (B,L,D) Walk 20km, 6hrs, up 530m, down 550m |
| Day 4: | Explore Aracena. Spend the day at leisure visiting the beautiful village of Aracena. Afternoon walk up to the reservoir for the views. (B,L,D) Walk 11km, 3hrs, up 50m, down 50m. |
| Day 5: | Galaroza via olive groves. Walk to Galaroza, a charming whitewashed town. Swim in your hotel pool this evening. (B,L,D) Walk 19km, 5hrs, 5250m, 6230m |
| Day 6: | Across rugged highlands. Walk to Almonaster La Real, the Arabic culture is strongest here. Spend the night in a rural hotel just on the edge of the village. (B,L,D) Walk 21km, 7hrs, up 650m, down 430m |
| Day 7: | Chestnut forests to Alajar. Walk through a dense Mediterranean forest on your way back to Alajar. Relax and celebrate tonight as you reach the end of your walk. (B,L,D) Walk 20km, 6hrs, up 400m, down 620m |
| Day 8: | Return home. Return to Seville for your flight home. Alternatively extend your stay in Seville or head to the beach. (B) |
travellers' tales
Best bit was the fantastic range and quantity of wild flowers and attractive, varied scenery.
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how this holiday makes a difference
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A genuinely untouched corner of Andalucia, an area so little known that you see a way of life long forgotten elsewhere. Total peace and quiet. Small rural villages. You get to see and interact with the local community as you are staying in the smallest of villages. All hotels and restaurants are locally owned so your holiday makes a direct difference to all of our suppliers.
The route is exclusive to us. Our guides meet you, drive you to the hills and run through your holiday with you. They are there to support you in case of need at any time during your stay. You will learn about the area, the people and the environment with your guides. |
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