Trek Alpujarra walking holidays in Spain
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Below is an example of a sample itinerary for a 7 night holiday.  This can be altered and adapted to suit your group or individual needs.  The 7 night package will include one free day when you can choose a variety of activities or simply relax and enjoy the village.


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Wed.

Pick up at Almeria airport.

Evening meal in house.

We will be at the airport to meet your flight.

Thur.

Walk from the house up into the Contraviesa mountains overlooking the Sierra Nevada. Finishing at a bar serving tapas. Drive back to village (20 mins).

Evening meal in house.

You can choose on the day how far you would like to walk, it can be as short or as long as you want. We suggest an accompanied walk if you choose the longer option.

Fri.

Drop off at village of Laroles. Walking through several Alpujarran villages and through the National Park to the village of Valor. Overnight stay at a very good quality B&B, evening meal and drinks included.

Approx 4 - 5 hours. This walk can be shortened.

You will need to pack an overnight bag (a small holdall is provided and will be dropped off ready for your arrival).

Sat.

Walk from Valor, again through villages and farm land up through a pine forest descending slightly rocky terrain.  Finishing at the village of Berchules.

Evening meal in house.

Approx 6 hours. You can walk from Valor, but if you want to shorten the walk, we can drop you off at one of the villages further along the route if you want a more relaxing day.

Sun.

Take transport to Laujar de Andarax where we follow the walk of the 'hidroelectrico', through fantastic scenery and mountain tunnels.

Evening meal in house.

Approx 3 hours.

We can stop off for a 'menu del dia' in a local restaurant for late lunch.

Mon.

Free day:

Visit to Granada. Leave early morning.  Visit the Alhambra Palace and city of Granada.  Depart early evening. 

Supper in house.

An overnight stay in Granada can be arranged (extra charge of approx. 40 euros p.p.).

Tue.

Looped walk from the village taking in part of the GR142.

Evening meal in house.

Approx. 6 hours.

There are plenty of shorter walks from the village if you feel like relaxing after a busy day in Granada.

Wed.

Depart for Almeria.

Perhaps a visit to the museum.