Andalucia centre based walking holiday in Spain

Description of Andalucia centre based walking holiday in Spain

Enjoy a week of wonderful guided walking in Andalucia on this centre based holiday in Spain. Come and explore Almeria Province, full of varied landscapes, and soak up life in a traditional Andalucian mountain village, too, enjoying great food, meeting friendly local people and staying in a beautiful finca. A centre based break is relaxing – no need to move between accommodation, packing and unpacking each time – and all the walks except one begin from right outside the finca and follow circular routes, so no need to use a bus or taxi at all.

Walking in Almeria, which is particularly dry and sunny, is superb here between October and May. You can walk from your accommodation straight into almond groves and wooded valleys of the rugged and incredibly beautiful Sierras de los Filabres. Walks are moderate and no longer than 13km, and at the end of each walk you can end up in the local village of Lubrin for a beer, glass of local wine and delicious tapas. Magical!

Walks are lead by Paul and Sara, who own the finca, and know all the walking trails and fascinating details of the local landscape. They enjoy sharing their local knowledge, and their love for Lubrin village itself, with its welcoming villagers.

Accommodation is a finca situated a five minute walk from Lubrin, and set within two acres of land. Lubrin is a very authentic village, full of white painted houses, dripping with geraniums and tucked into the foothills of the Sierras de los Filabres mountains. It’s a thriving place, with two supermarkets, three bakers, two butchers, an ATM , Post Office and weekly street market.

You’ll stay at the finca on a B&B basis, so you have the freedom to choose where, when and what you eat. There are several tapas bars in Lubrin serving a great range of traditional and veggie Andalucian food, at very low prices.

There are two apartments within the original cortijo and two cottages converted from stables, all self catering and equipped with a kitchenette. There are wood burners, terraces and lovely views of the mountains from all the accommodation, and also free Wi-Fi, DVD players, books, DVDs and board games.

You can enjoy walking here almost all year round, except in July and August when it’s too hot. You might experience Indian summer temperatures in October and November, and can walk in mild winter weather during December and January, which is also when the olive harvest takes place. See the almond blossom in February and discover great birdwatching and beautiful wildflowers from March to May.