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Alhambra Palace
Orgiva
Walking in Andalucia
8 days from £799
Your itinerarY
DaY 1 - Meet your travelling companions at the airport and depart on your scheduled flight to Malaga. On arrival transfer to your hotel in Lanjaron for a seven night stay. Welcome drink on arrival. DaYS 2 to 7 - Free to relax and join our walks and excursions. We have left a day free for you to explore Lanjaron in the western Alpujarras. You can walk up to explore the ruined Moorish castle overlooking the town and relax in the bars and restaurants along the Avenida de Andalucia. The following walks and excursions are included: Poqueira Gorge & Villages walk - A walk through the mountain villages of Pampaneira, Bubion and Capileira. We follow the path to the river Poqueira for breathtaking views across the gorge (distance: 7km/4.4 miles, approx. 3½ hours walk). Afternoon tasting of the delicious jamon de Trevelez. Nerja & Salobreña - We visit the coastal resort of Nerja with its delightful old town in the shadow of the Sierra Almijara Mountains. We include entrance to the Nerja Caves, where ancient wall paintings and artefacts have been discovered. In the afternoon we continue to Salobreña. Orgiva Market - Morning visit to the traditional weekly market. Soportujar to Cañar or to Lanjaron walk - We transfer by coach to Soportujar and enjoy a scenic walk through the picturesque scenery of the Alpujarras region (2 or 5 hours walk; 2 hours Soportujar to Cañar, 6km, 3¾ miles, grade 2. 5 hours Soportujar to Lanjaron, 15km, 9 miles, grade 3). Granada & the Alhambra Palace - A full day excursion to explore the architectural treasures of Granada. We include a guided walking tour of the city and a visit to the world famous Alhambra Palace (entrance included). This Moorish citadel is an impressive reminder of Granadas historic past and includes the Gereralife, the summer palace with its fountains and gardens. At its heart stands the massive Renaissance Palace of Charles V, opposite the old Moorish casbah with its fascinating narrow streets and whitewashed houses with secluded inner gardens. Lecrin Valley walk - Walk through the picturesque villages of Acequias, Murchas and Melegis, past lemon and orange groves. (distance: 10km, 6¼ miles, approx 4 hours walk). In the afternoon we visit a local bodega at Conchar to sample some of the areas fine wine.
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Malaga
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Granada Nerja Lanjaron
Sol Costa del Salobreña
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Discover the scenic beauty of the Alpujarras Valley in Spains Andalucia on this fabulous holiday. With a selection of fascinating walks featuring charming villages and super scenery, plus some great excursions and extras included along the way, its a great holiday combination.
On the final evening there will be a farewell barbecue. DaY 8 - Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
WhatS incluDeD
holiDaY
n Seven nights half board n Services of a Just You
accommodation in your own room Tour Manager
Your hotelS
You will stay in the three star Hotel Alcadima, located in the traditional town of Lanjaron. The hotel boasts magnificent views and has a lounge, bar, restaurant, breakfast room, terrace and outdoor swimming pool. There is also a small fitness room, sauna, massage and spa bath (at extra cost). All bedrooms feature private facilities, TV, telephone, fridge, safety deposit box and hairdryer. There will be a traditional Spanish music night on one evening plus a Flamenco show.
n Hosted welcome drink reception n Spanish music evening and
Flamenco show
n Farewell barbecue
excurSionS - Walks and excursions as detailed tranSport
n Return scheduled flights to Malaga
WalkinG inforMation
GraDeS 2-3
n Transfers between airport
and hotel
Our walks require a reasonable level of fitness and ideally some previous walking experience. You will need comfortable walking boots, a small rucksack, waterproofs, a hat and sunglasses. A local guide will also accompany you on your walks. For details of walking grades, please see our important information booklet.
n Services of an air-conditioned
executive coach
n All UK and overseas airport taxes
and security charges
Dates, Prices & Flight Information
Holiday ref: SESAW
Gatwick 08 Oct 13 09 Feb 23
British Airways Depart 1020 hrs Return arr. 1700 hrs
Pre-holiday get-together available from Gatwick see page 8
£799 £799 Mar 22 £849 May 04 £889
treasures of andalucia
8 days from £619
The delightful Andalucian town Mijas, which nestles in the foothills of the Sierra de Mijas Mountains above the coastal resort of Fuengirola is an ideal spot for a relaxing break. Weve included an introductory tour of Mijas & Fuengirola and excursions to explore the picturesque cliff-top town of Ronda, the lovely coastal resort of Nerja and beautiful Frigiliana. You can also join optional visits to Granadas Alhambra Palace and the famous Rock of Gibraltar. Youll find full details on pages 38-39.
Deposit £100 per person For insurance information, please see Important Information Booklet. alSo flY froM... You can also fly to your destination from the following airports at the supplement shown below (per person). bournemouth £nil east Midlands £nil leeds/bradford £nil Manchester £nil Stansted £nil bristol £29 edinburgh £29 Glasgow £29 newcastle £29
Please ask for details of airlines and approximate flight timings. tranSferS Transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approx. 2 hours 15 mins.
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