Winter Walking Holidays in Andalucia, Spain
Winter Walking Holiday Package - AUTWAL
Leave your full on waterproofs & waxed jackets dripping on the peg and come over for some well deserved sunshine before winter !
Our Winter Walking Holiday Activity Package for Andalucia is a great
value for money choice for
those who like their hiking & walking. We
have put together this package of our favourite routes, which give you the
full variety from coastal walks along the glittering blue sea to the
Alpujarras with the pueblos blancos or white villages.
A Brilliant Way to explore the Real Spain !!
Winter walking starts after the summer heat has passed and we can now start enjoying full day walks, stopping for picnic lunches in the olive groves.
This Special Winter Walking Holiday Offer includes:
- Saturday - Transfers from Malaga Airport
Evening - Welcome meeting in beach bar & evening mini-tour of Almuñécar to get you orientated
- Sunday - Sierra Almijara - Self guided walk in the Sierra
Almijara natural park.
Drop off at some 1062m alt in the dramatic
scenery of the park. We then descend passing old mills, cortijos and
streams where we can stop for refreshment. Further on we pass
through the village of Lentegi, where we can stop for tapas then down
through the avocado, nispero and mango orchards to Otivar. Here we
can have lunch at a restaurant famous for its chicken dishes before pick
up and return to Almuñécar. Approx. 12km and 3.5 hrs walking.
Alternatively, if a lift back is not rqd, the return walk follows the Rio
Verde valley and is a further 11km downhill to the coast.
- Monday - Today we meet up with your guide then it's off to the
Axarquia for a fabulous days guided walk. Your guided has an in
depth knowledge of all the local fauna & flora as well as the historic
sites you will pass on your way. Today is approx 5 - 6 hrs of
walking, with a stop for a packed lunch (supplied) along the way. Walking
pole recommended, with some steep sections (though route will be tailored
to groups abilities).
- Tuesday - Las Alpujarras. Today we whisk you off up into
Las Alpujarras for a fantastic days walking in the Pampaneira vicinity,
with it's ancient Moorish architecture. Slightly more challenging than the
Axarquia walk, with ascents / descents up to 1000m, so you should be used
to walking / cycling and be reasonably fit to get the best out of this
day. Our usual route takes you from Pampaneira to Pitres and is a
diverse and interesting walk, with some steep stairs, some tame forest
tracks and a bit of rough cross country walking as well. Approx 5hrs
walking.
Evening - Tapas trail of Almuñécar old town, where we explore the old town sampling tapas and local wines.
- Wednesday - Free day - See Extras for optional extra activities
/ excursions. Our day excursion to Granada and the fabulous Alhambra
palace is a favourite, or explore the surrounding area with our local
short stroll route notes and maps (e.g. 5km circular walk to the
Roman Bridge at Cotobro, which starts along a beautiful palm tree lined
paseo, before heading inland to cross a bamboo,
wild rhododendron and olive lined valley via a small Roman bridge). Relax
on the beach or take a spa session.
- Thursday - Today we're off up to a different part of Sierra de
Almijara for a guided days walking in the spectacular area known as Junta
de los Rios where we get the chance to explore some gorges. Here we
pass through some areas of outstanding natural beauty, often spotting Cabra Montés (Spanish Ibex), wild deer, Bonelli’s Eagle & a variety of
raptors such as sparrow hawks. Wild flowers, depending on season, are
found along with Pino Carrasco (Kermes oak), Thyme, Rosemary, Olive,
Almonds, a variety of pine and various succulents such as Prickly
pear, Aloe and Agave cactus. Here we have an opportunity to refresh
in crystal clear pools, and see natural waterfalls and a myriad rock pools
while enjoying a picnic lunch (inc.). Approx 4 hrs walking and poles
recommended.
Evening - Meet up for early evening tapas, then join us for a fun filled Paella night at a beach side chiringuito
- Friday - After breakfast it's a coastal walk from Almuñécar to
neighbouring Salobreña with its Moorish castle overlooking the sea.
This walk takes us along the beaches and paseos of Almuñécar & Taramay,
before following the chain of ancient Atalayas (Watchtowers) along the
coastal mule tracks, passing through a small sea side village en route.
Often on this walk we spot dolphins just off the coast, especially near an
off shore fish farm. Packed lunch & transport back from Salobreña
included. A nice walk, with only one steep section of around 500m or
so (which is a descent over a bit of terracing). Approx 5.5 hrs
walking, plus time to explore Salobreña before return transfer.
- Saturday - Transfers back to Malaga Airport
Limited Places - Small Groups Only
This Walking Week is only £95 (€136) when taken with any of our listed accommodation
Transfer Options & Self Drive discounts
Transfers from Malaga airport are as per our schedule
On a tight budget? SAVE MONEY with these options as we will deduct €25 per person from your booking:
- Public coach transfer from Malaga coach station takes only 2hrs and only costs €6 (approx £4.00).
- Two or more of you? Club together and get a hire car with our additional 15% discount
