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Welcome to Hooked on Walking Holidays Group holiday in Andalucia. This fabulous hiking vacation in Andalusia is a guided walking holiday and cultural experience. During the week you will be based in Alhama de Granada a small town midway between Malaga and Granada and at an altitude of around 800m. You will be surrounded by olive groves and fruit trees. This region is really little explored by the tourist , away from the Costa’s you are in the true rural Spain. Stunning scenery , secluded countryside and a fabulous year round climate. Throughout your holiday  our guide Terry will take you on some of the most wonderful hikes in the region , we have three easy to medium grade walks for you to enjoy. Mixed with the walks will be guided tours to some of wonderful historic cities and towns with breathtaking Moorish architecture and stunning quaint streets. Of course nothing will be rushed as this is the true Spain where life rambles on at a nice relaxed pace.
Guided dates 8/4 , 26/5 , 16/6 , 22/9 , 20/10
Level 1-2 guided tour
Day 1 Arrival
Arrive at Granada or Malaga airports and be met by Terry , he will drive you to your hotel in Alhama de Granada. Here we shall have a welcome meeting with time to settle into your rooms and take in the amazing views from your hotel. I am sure Terry will be having a beer tonight with you all.
Day 2 Gorgeous Alhama Walking approx 3 hours easy walk
Starting from the Moorish castle of Alhama de Granada we walk through the town to El Balneario which is the natural hot waters. We then pass the 1st century Roman bridge and continue to the Lake at El Ventorro. Now a nice stop and a refreshing drink before walking back through the gorge to Alhama. As you approach Alhama you will see the houses hanging to the cliff edge and the many examples of the old caves houses used by locals in the past. Evening meal in the renowned La Seguriya restaurant directly over looking the Gorge.
Day 3 Cordoba
Our first cultural visit to the ancient city of Cordoba. We will have a full day hear to sample this great city and we shall stay for our evening dinner in the city before returning that evening.
Day 4 Pork and Herbs !
A wonderful 3-4 hours walking tour in the Parque Natural at the foot of the Sierra Tejeda mountains. Here you will have amazing views over to the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the local cortijos. Here we shall have our picnic lunch.
Day 5 Montefrio
Our second cultural visit to Montefrio. This is a mountain top retreat  of the ancient Spanish and has some stunning views and some lovely local walks. We shall explore the town and the Archaeological sites with ancient tombs.
We shall stop on our way back to the hotel at a local restaurant for dinner .
Day 6 Harina y Agua 3-4 hours medium walk
Today we shall walk from the flour mills of Alhama to the dam and lake Bermejales. We shall have picnic on route and dinner at Pepe Reya in Alhama.
Day 7 Granada and Alhambra Palace
No visit to Andalusia is complete without going to Granada. We shall visit the famous Alhambra Palace followed by some site seeing in the city..
Day 8 Departure
Now it is time to say good bye to the new friends you have made. Terry will drive you back to the airport during the day for your departures.
Difficulty : Easy walking tour level 1-2
Accommodation : Our usual accommodation is a lovely restored house in the village of Alhama de Granada, very professional run by a Dutch couple. The Casa Sonrisa will be your base for the full week. Each night you shall eat out in different restaurants.
Minimum number on guided walk is 2 persons
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What is Included
- 7 nights Bed breakfast and dinner
- Packed lunches on walks
- Guided walks and driver on cultural visits
- Transfers from Malaga or Granada airports
- Information Pack
- Details on tourist attractions
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Extras
- Single Rooms
- Entrance to attractions
- Flights
- Travel Insurance
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2012 Prices
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Tour Code GRPAND1
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Price per persons based on 2 persons sharing double room
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£752
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Single person
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£878
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How to get there
By plane to Granada or Malaga airports where transfers are included in the holiday cost
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