DURATION Tour code: SJ Tour style: Classic
TOUR DAYS 8 L
Tour comfort: Standard Trek grade: Moderate
Moorish Trails E S
Stay in a small
£450 £716
TOUR ONLY FLIGHT INCLUSIVE
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Tour Highlights
✓ Canillas De Albaida - Stay in a 16th Century converted convent in this traditional Moorish village
✓ Competa - Picturesque white- washed mountain village famous for its locally made wine and stunning views
✓ Cerro Verde - Panoramic views from the 1346m summit
✓ Granada - Option to visit the Alhambra and Generalife, examples of classic Moorish architecture and gardens
Walking in Andalucia
On this walking tour of Andalucia, we explore an ancient network of trails linking picturesque white-washed Moorish villages through a landscape of vineyards and olive groves. We hike along parts of an old ‘Silk Route’ and can visit the spectacular Alhambra Palace in Granada. Every evening, we enjoy delicious local food and sample the region’s famous sweet wine.
8 day tour itinerary
Day 1 Join tour Malaga airport and drive to Canillas de Albaida. Day 2 Mule Trails Follow old mule paths to the village of Competa. Day 3 Old ‘Silk Route’ Travel by taxi to Puerto Collado and hike along a n o ld si lk r oute to C anillas. Day 4 Moorish Villages Trek through holm oak woods to the village of Salares. Day 5 Granada A free day to relax. Optional visit to Granada and the Alhambra Palace. Day 6 Cerro Verde Hike along a steep-sided valley
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Day 2: 5-6hrs Day 3: 6hrs Day 4: 4-6hrs
out of the village. Climb to the summit of Cerro Verde (1346m) and visit the Honeymaker’s Cave. Day 7 El Lucero Optional climb to the summit of El Lucero or take shorter walks in the area. Day 8 Tour ends Malaga airport.
Please go online for our full detailed tour notes.
Posada la Plaza
Stay in Posada la Plaza, a family- run hotel in the centre of the small village of Canillas de Albaida. The 16th century building was used as a convent and then as a family home, before being converted into a small hotel in 2004. Rooms are comfortable and air-conditioned. A small spa is available to guests at an additional charge.
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Parque Natural Sierras De Tejeda, Almijara Y Alhama
Fabrica de la Luz
Salares Moorish village
Fogarate 724m
CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA Old Silk Road Malaga airport Competa 6 km Moorish Trails SJ Accommodation From/to
Malaga airport
CANILLAS DE ALBAIDA
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Rio Cajula walk
SPAIN
Cerro Verde 1346m
Walks in the SIERRA ALMIJARA SPAIN
Cerro Lucero 1779m
AYS AYS
family-run hotel in a traditional
Moorish village ascent of Cerro Lucero Optional walk & Tour essentials
Accommodation: 7 nights standard hotel. Meals: 7 breakfasts are included. Tour staff: Explore Tour Leader, driver(s). Transport: Minibus, taxi. Trekking details: This is a 4-day trek with an average of 4 to 6 hours walking each day. Further trekking is possible on both free days. The optional ascent of El Lucero (1769m) is classed as strenuous. Group size: Generally 10 - 16.
Planned tour dates
2015 Tour only dates 14 Feb - 21 Feb 28 Mar - 04Apr 11 Apr - 18 Apr 16 May - 23 May 23 May - 30 May 13 Jun - 20 Jun 05 Sep - 12 Sep 19 Sep - 26 Sep 03 Oct - 10 Oct 14 Nov - 21 Nov
2016 Tour only dates 13 Feb - 20 Feb 26 Mar - 02 Apr 23 Apr - 30 Apr 07 May - 14 May 21 May - 28 May 11 Jun - 18 Jun
Flexible fl ight options We have a range of fl exible fl ight options available, please call our sales team for more details.
Rest Day Optional Walks
Day 5 Day 6: 5-6hrs
Rest Day Optional Walks
Day 7: 4-8hrs To book, go online or call our experts on 01252 888 722
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