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Guided Walking
Walking Holidays in Spain - Mainland - Andalucia - Las Alpujarras
With easy access and a superb climate the Alpujarras traverse the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada which rise to over 3300m and offer excellent and varied walking opportunities. Often with snow capped peaks until late June the Sierra Nevada provides a stunning backdrop to the lower slopes of the Alpujarra range. Here narrow roads wind their way around the folds in the mountains connecting whitewashed villages clinging to the hillside or perched over a ravine. Few cars however pass this way.
The villages were designed for four legged transport as opposed to four wheeled. Views are far reaching along the Alpujarras down to the deep valley below and across to the remote Sierra de la Contraviesa. Granada with its famous Alhambra Palace- a reminder of the Moorish influence on the region -provides a cultural extension to your walking holiday.
The Walking
Our excellent choice of walking routes often follow ancient paths linking villages of the Alpujarras with the opportunity to explore their narrow streets or to linger over a cooling drink in a shady café before continuing on your way. Ancient olive terraces flower lined paths deep ravines and trails up into the Sierra Nevada extend the walking possibilities for something a little more strenuous.
Self Guided Walking
We have two bases from which to explore the Alpujarras each with their own exclusive set of walking notes. From Casa las Chimineas our walks largely start
and finish in the village. Most of those that do not David the owner will be happy to take you to the start and collect you at the finish of the local walk free of charge others a little further afield will incur a local small charge. From Finca Los Llanos some can be walked from the village There is a local bus but the times are not walker friendly so we have designed the walks to be suitable for a car which is included in the price.
Walk Grading
Self guided -Easy and Moderate
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A delightfully restored whitewashed village house located in Mairena, a small village in the eastern Alpujarras, benefiting from far reaching views in all directions. Owned by a young English couple who are both very keen walkers and have lived in the area for a number of years. |
Finca Los Llanos*** - 3 Star
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March to June is superb for wild flowers clear skies and a vista of snow capped mountains- an ideal time for keen photographers. From September to November the harsh summer lights starts to mellow as the landscape turns golden yellow and mornings become soft and dewy. July and August we feel the summer heat is too intense to make walking a pleasure.
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Click to Find Out How To Get ThereOf the local airports Malaga has the most flights to the UK followed by Almeria and closely followed by Granada. Closest to Capileira is Granada (1½ hours) further afield is Almeria ( 2½ hours) and Malaga (2¾ hours away).
Closest to Chimenas is Almeria (1¾ hours) Granada (2 hours) and Malaga (3¼ hours).
For Las Chimenas transfers to Almeria or Granada are included, other airports at a suppliment. For Finca Los Llanos 8 days car hire is included from Granada airport, others at a small suppliment.
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Andalucia
Based on 7 nights half board* accommodation, one person sharing a twin/double room, with half board.
For Casa La Chimenas, - transfers between the airport and hotel; for Finca Los Llanos - 8 days car hire included instead of transfers (transfers can be substituted for a small supplement).
Self guided walking includes our unique walking booklet and local walking map. 'With flights' includes typical flight price from a London airport to Granada.
*half board is dinner bed and breakfast
Please note these prices will differ from our current brochure price list and are the current correct prices.
2012
Prices are per person and in GBP / UK £.
| Dates | 7 nights half board* Standard Room With Flights | Extra night Per person | Single supplement per night# | Own travel arrangements 7 nights half board* Standard Room |
| 01Nov – 29Feb | 659 | 55 | 24 | 539 |
| Mar - Jun Sep - Oct | 703 | 55 | 24 | 603 |
Room supplements None
#No single travellers travelling on their own
Seasonal Supplements apply at Christmas New Year & Easter
| Dates | 7 nights half board* Standard Room | Extra night Per person | Single supplement per night | Own travel arrangements 7 nights half board* Standard Room |
| Sept - Jul | 539 | 39 | 22 | 409 |
| August | 569 | 41 | 22 | 419 |
Room supplements None
Seasonal Supplements apply at Christmas New Year & Easter
*half board is dinner bed and breakfast
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