Hiking Southern Spain
Tie those hiking boots tight because this adventure through the south of Spain is loaded with highlights. Stay two nights a cave hotel and visit a cave museum in Guadix. Indulge in a wine tasting in Competa. Feel the burn and feast your eyes as you cross Sierra de Almijara and Sierra de Huetor.
Prices are quoted as “from” prices, pp sharing.
How much: | € 599 |
How long: | 6 days |
Group size: | 16 clients max |
Accommodation: | Basic accomodation, clean hotels and hostels |
Start point: | Granada, Spain |
End point: | Canillas de Albaida, Spain |
Meals: | As indicated in itinerary |
Countries: | Spain |
Day 1: Arrival in Granada and transfer
Arrive in Granada by 4pm to meet your tur leader and fellow travelers. From our meeting point at Hotel Pilar del Toro, hop in a private transfer to Benalúa de Guadix. After a short welcome meeting. Join the group for an optional dinner or explore surroundings.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 2: Hike Marquesado del Zenete and the Sierra Nevada Foothills
From the old center of Jerez del Marquesado, trek through both forested and open landscapes, lined with pine trees, holm oaks and chestnuts along the path. Take in the solitude of the mountains as today’s circular hike winds through the Sierra Nevada’s undulating northern foothills, with great views onto peaks reaching altitudes of nearly 3.500m. Stop for a refreshing break by a stream.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3: Hike the Sierra de Huetor
With fantastic views of the Sierra Nevada, hike a circular route through the Sierra de Huétor Natural Park and admire the area’s beautiful rolling landscape, dotted with rocky crags, hidden caves and natural springs.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 4: Hike the Caminito del Rey
Trek the Caminito del Rey, a walkway carved into the walls of a steep, narrow gorge near the town of Ardales. After a 90min drive to the site, spend the next few hours on the trail as it winds downhill. The route follows the course of the Gaitan ravine for about 3km, with hanging bridges and walkways built into the rocks – at times over 100m above the bottom of the gorge. This can be booked as an optional activity. If you do not book this Activity, you have a free day to explore.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 5: Hike the Sierra de Almijara to Competa Village
Take a short drive to Fabrica dela Luz, the starting point of our trek up the Sierra de Almijara. Follow a gentle uphill trail along a river towards the Puerto Blanquillo mountain pass at an altitude of 1.260m. Pause at the top and admire incredible views across the valley. Descend towards the quaint mountain village of Competa, known for its locally produced wines.
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 6: Canillas de Albaida
This is the last day of the tour.
Meals included: Breakfast
This tour is available whole year round.
Just let us know when you want to go… or contact us for more details regarding the best time of year to book this tour.
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