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Hiking Southern Spain: Authentic Andalusia

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Duration
6 days
Countries
Spain
Activity
moderate

The adventure

Tie those hiking boots tight because this adventure through the south of Spain is loaded with highlights. Stay two nights a cave hotel (yes, seriously) and visit a cave museum in Guadix. Indulge in a wine tasting in Competa. Feel the burn and feast your eyes as you cross Sierra de Almijara and Sierra de Huetor. This tour is an adventure for all your senses.

At a glance

Duration
6 days
Route
Granada → Canillas de Albaida
Countries
Spain
Activity level
moderate
Style
Active & Multi-Sport, Beach & Islands, Culture & History, Food & Drink, Trekking & Hiking
Group size
Ask
Flights
Not included
Solo travellers
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Where you'll go

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Day by day

A serene waterfall cascades through dense forest greenery in Guanacaste, Costa Rica.
Your journey through

Costa Rica

Day 1Arrive in Granada by 4pm to meet…
Stunning view of the Alhambra with Granada cityscape in Spain, surrounded by lush cypress trees.Granada
Arrive in Granada by 4pm to meet your CEO and fellow travellers. From our meeting point at Hotel Plaza Nueva, hop in a private transfer to Benalúa de Guadix. After a short welcome meeting, opt to head out for dinner with the group.
Map showing Granada
Day 2Walk with the group from the hotel…
Walk with the group from the hotel into the surrounding landscape. View the eroded hills dotted with cave dwellings. The hills are quite similar in looks to the ones in the deserts of Arizona. Stop at the viewpoint in Benalua to take in everything before continuing along the ridge with sweeping views across the valley until reaching Guadix. The group will enjoy time for a light lunch on their own in the Guadix historic centre and then be transferred by private vehicle to Cueva Museo for a glimpse of life in a traditional cave dwelling.
Modern residential buildings in Valencia, Spain, set against a scenic mountain range under a cloudy sky.
Your journey through

Spain

Day 3On today's hikeCanillas de Albaida
Charming view of a whitewashed Spanish town nestled in the hills during a sunny day.Canillas de Albaida
On today's hike, travel towards the Sierra de Huetor, a range of rugged hills north of the Sierra Nevada. Trek through forests of pine and take in panoramic views of the mountains. Later, continue to Canillas de Albaida, nestled along the slopes of the Sierra de Almijara.
Map showing Canillas de Albaida
Day 4Today you are going to explore Caminito del Rey
Today you are going to explore Caminito del Rey, once the world's most hazardous footpath. This almost 8-kilometre path was once considered one of the most dangerous in the world. Today the entire route has been carefully restored, but although it's now much safer, one thing hasn't changed - the unique experience of strolling along walkways hanging over 100 metres up on a sheer cliff face. The views are unforgettable. In 1921, King Alfonso XIII officially opened this feat of engineering, taking the walkway to the Conde de Guadalhorce dam, and since then it has been known as “the King’s little walk” - Caminito del Rey.
Day 5Take on the Sierra de Almijara
Take on the Sierra de Almijara, a range of marble-rich mountains that meander down to the Mediterranean coast. Hike up to the Puerto Blanquillo mountain pass at an altitude of 1.260m before descending to the village of Competa. Enjoy a tasting at a local winery. Walk an ancient path through lush fruit orchards and fields.
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Depart at any time.

Discover Spain

A glimpse of the destination you'll explore.

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Explore the striking rock formations of Bardenas Reales, a semi-desert region in Spain.
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A breathtaking view of the rugged coastal cliffs and blue sea in Jávea, Spain.
Stunning aerial view of Alquézar village nestled in the Aragón hills at sunset.
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