Canoeing beneath Mertola castle
Optional horseriding
FAMILY ACTIVE ANDALUCIA! 8 DAYS – ADVENTURES IN SOUTHERN SPAIN AND PORTUGAL
Cycle, kayak and walk with us through some of southern Spain and Portugal’s most remote areas. In this rural corner of Western Europe we discover a landscape of forested hills, mountain villages and shimmering lakes. Later we cruise along the scenic Guadiana River, travel to the coast and relax among its beautiful sand dunes.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Fly to Seville. Travel to Castano del Robledo village, near Aracena. Day 2 Cycling A gentle 20km ride through the beautiful Aracena National Park with a chance to cool off in a river enroute. Day 3 Walking Hike 5km to the pilgrimage site of Alajar and travel to Aracena town by bus. There is the option to explore one of Spain’s largest cave systems, a 13th century Knights Templar, a ruined casle or to go horse- riding. Day 4 Kayaking Cross the
Portuguese border to Mertola and kayak 7km down the Guadiana River. Day 5 Off-road excursion A free day to explore Mertola or take an optional four-wheel drive trip into the hills. Days 6/7 Beach Time Travel by boat, train and bus to the southern coastal town of Tavira. Take a ferry out to sandy islands a short way offshore where we can swim and relax on the vast sand dunes. Day 8 Drive to Seville. Fly to the UK.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/fla
Family Active Andalucia Ref FLA
Serpa Guadiana NP
Canoeing Vale do
MERTOLA Optional walks
POR TUG AL Boat trip SPAIN Alcoutim
To Seville airport
TAVIRA
Vila Real de Santo Antonio Islands & beaches
ROBLEDO km Gulf of Cadiz 050
CASTAÑO DEL
Sierra de Aracena NP
CASTAÑO DEL ROBLEDO
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Optional horse riding
From Seville airport
FACTFILE £894 adult from
*child from £857
Splash downriver by canoe
Huge underground caverns, subterranean lakes, stalagmites and stalactites
Zip around the mountains by bike
Play volleyball on golden beaches
Ref: FLA
Tour type Multi-active Comfort Active
Minimum Age: 6 years.
Accommodation and Meals: 5 nights guesthouses, 2 nights hotel. 7 breakfasts are included.
Swimming: There is a pool in Castaño and there are chances for dips in the river at Mertola and the sea at Tavira.
Transport: Bus, boat, train, bicycle and canoe.
Tour Staff: Explore Tour Leader and drivers.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
Sun 01 Apr - Sun 08 Apr Sun 03 Jun - Sun 10 Jun Sun 05 Aug - Sun 12 Aug
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Sun 12 Aug - Sun 19 Aug Sun 21 Oct - Sun 28 Oct
Hinojales Aracena
Sierra de Aracena National Park Activities
a r r Aracena Linares Alajar
Optional visit to castle & caves
010 km
TOUR ONLY – 8 DAYS Tour price without flights from £649
Please go online for our tour only child price. * Aged 6-11 years on date of departure. Teenage departures; age 11 and over. These are guide prices, see p92 for details.
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Detail of Hinojales
TOUR DATES
Sun 24 Mar - Sun 31 Mar Sun 26 May - Sun 02 Jun
2013
Sun 04 Aug - Sun 11 Aug Sun 11 Aug - Sun 18 Aug
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For more information and to book, go online at
www.explore.co.uk
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