Your JourneyDay 1 Ronda Make your way from Granada to Ronda by train to arrive midday. Enjoy a guided tour of the incredible gorge the town is sited on. Day 2 Ronda (12km) Day to explore the Grazelema Park. Walk to caves on the outskirts of Ronda then to Benaoján and along the river to Jimera del Líbar. Day 3 Ronda Guided tour in the Cueva de la Pileta cave, discovered in 1905 and features pre-historic cave paintings. Free afternoon to explore Ronda or go walking. Day 4 Grazelema – Cork woods & Green Valley circuit (12km) Transfer to the Grazalema Sierra. Discover the cork forests and the local cork-cutting tradition. Overnight in the mountain village of Grazelema, a town of Roman and Moorish origins, with cobbled streets and white-washed houses – one of the region’s most famed ‘pueblos blancos’ (white towns). Day 5 Grazelema (12-15km) (Walking - 12 km, 4.5 hrs / 15 km, 5.5 hrs) Walk today to Benaocoaz over the Sierra del Endrinal into a hidden valley surrounded by sheer rock walls. A higher route is available with splendid views over the sierra. Day 6 Cordoba Transfer to Cordoba by car with a stopover in the beautiful town of Osuna. Enjoy a guided walk. Your hotel is in the heart of the historic part of the city next door to the famous Mezquita (mosque) and a few minutes’ walk from the Roman bridge, Alcazaba, and the Jewish quarter. Day 7 Cordoba Enjoy this beautiful city, with our suggestions, maps and routes supplied. Day 8 Arrangements end after breakfast. Pre Tour Option: Granada - 3 Days/2 NightsGranada was the last Arab kingdom after more than 700 years in Spain. King Boabdil left behind the greatest symbol of the Andalucian Legacy: The Alhambra Palace. TerrainModerate with some steep climbs in the Ronda Gorge and from Grazelema. MealsBreakfast daily, 1 dinner Price 2022Please note that pricing is per person in Euros 2022: Double/Twin Share (min 2 people) €1665 Double/Twin share (min 4 people) €1560 Double/Twin share (min 6 people) €1350 Please note a high season surcharge applies last week of March - May, September & October ADD €240 / €228 / €250 Extra 3 Days / 2 Nights Granada, Per Person: Double / Share Twin from €280. High Season Surcharge from €130 Schedule 20222022: Start any day January to December. It is not recommended to travel July/August as temperatures are very hot. BookThe above is a short synopsis of this tour. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a more detailed itinerary and trip notes. |
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The Heart of Andalucia
Semi-Guided - 8 Days / 7 Nights
The landscape is hilly and dotted with small white-washed villages (‘pueblos blancas’) built on steep slopes. In Granada, visit the beautiful Alhambra Palace and Gardens of the Generalife, legacy of the Moorish period. To complement your Andalucian walking experience discover the local cuisine and learn about the nuances of tapas while enjoying Andalucia music and dance.
