Guided Walking Holiday - Medium Level
Guided Walking Holiday - Medium Level
Walking Holiday Example
Walking Holiday Example
Itinerary - Level Medium Grade
Day 1 - Arrival day
You will be collected from Malaga airport and taken to your accommodation by courtesy transport. Time to settle into your accommodation and then explore the beautiful pueblo of Frigiliana, or perhaps just unpack and take it easy and relax in the wonderful surroundings.
Days 2 to 7
We offer 5 days of group guided walking. At the beginning of the week we will discuss the week's walking itinerary.
We will generally meet between 10.00 -10.30am, however
this will depend on the time of year and length of the walk.
If the weather is especially hot we may start and finish earlier.
Daily timings – (All timings are approximate)
09.00am - 10.00m Meet and set off on the drive to the mountains.
12 noon-ish Cake time
1.30pm – 2pm Picnic Lunch
4 - 5pm + Transport pickup
Discuss next day’s guided walk
Day 8 - Departure Day
Collection from your accommodation and return you back to Malaga Airport for your homeward journey.
We will always ensure that we arrive at Malaga Airport 2 hrs prior to the departure of the first flight to allow sufficient time for guests to check - in.
Please note: Apartments must be vacated by 11am on departure day.
La Maroma 2069 mtrs
Spanish Ibex on La Maroma
Rio Verde
A walk that boasts wonderful waterfalls, superb plunge pools, fabulous rock formations and spectacular suspension bridges. A bit of everything!
After travelling 15 minutes East towards Almunecar we head North on the old Granada road which gives us stunning views. We park near Cerro Martos and start our walk at1000 mtrs above sea level. Heading West taking in all the wonderful views we descend towards the Rio Verde to enjoy the magnificent waterfalls.
Yes descending!
Having taken our time to really enjoy the waterfalls and the rock formations we cross the Rio Verde and continue down the river towards Otivar to be met by the transport.
Start of our Rio Verde walk
Looking Back down the Barranco
Great fun
Competa – Cerro Verde - Summit - 1326 mtrs
A 45 minute drive takes up to the white village of Competa at a height of approx 600 mtrs. The walk up to and around Cerro Verde can be shortened or extended. The views from Cerro Verde are fantastic, with La Maroma at 2069 mtrs lying to the North. To the East, stands Lucero at 1774mtrs showing its distinctive triangular peakt. You can also see all the way to the coast with wonderful mountain views in between. If we are feeling really energetic we can return to Frigiliana by walking to Acebuchal village where we meet our transport. Acebuchal is a short drive from Frigiliana.
Views East of Cerro Verde
Near the summit of El Cielo - Spot the cross
On the summit looking West
Level Medium
This terrain will suit the walker who is looking to tackle slightly more challenging, higher walks.
You do not need to be a regular walker but you will need to be reasonably fit and able to walk for up to 7 hours a day.
The walking pace will be leisurely with plenty of rest stops, opportunities to take photographs and time to enjoy the mountains.
Walks are approx 5 - 7+ hours (including breaks).
You will be walking on paths, tracks, mule trails and rocky terrain with a higher percentage of the walk covering more mountainous terrain.
Height differences of up to a maximum of 1300 metres
Examples
La Maroma - Summit 2069 mtrs
La Maroma is a very distinctive mountain and lies NW of Frigiliana. It’s one of those mountains you feel you must walk! There are several ways to ascend La Maroma and the route we follow will depend on the time of the year and the weather. The summit is flat and the views are spectacular so it’s important to choose a clear day. From December to February it will have a hat of snow, making it look even more amazing. La Maroma is home to many Ibex, and although these are wild animals, it’s the only place where I have found they don’t run away in the opposite direction as soon as they see you!
On top of La Maroma
Waterfall
Tajo Almendron & La Puerta
This a spectacular walk with stunning views. The walk starts above El Pinarillo, 5 ks from the village of Maro along a driveable track. We enter the Barranco de los Cazadores (Hunter’s ravine) to start our walk. After several kilometers, we head NE gaining height quickly, whilst zig-zagging towards Collado Nido del Buitre (Vultures Nest Pass).
Turning west we walk towards La Puerta, a sail like rock, while passing below Tajo Almendron which has a summit of 1513 mtrs. Having passed La Puerta, we stop to enjoy the most wonderful and spectacular views to the North. Continuing West and then south west, we head back towards El Pinarillo.
Looking towards the Almendron
Cerro Verde
Alto De Cielo - Summit 1508mtrs
This walk offers the most fantastic views from the summit. Cielo stands tall, spectacular and impressive over Nerja. Admired by locals and holiday makers alike, but not walked by many! If walked as a circuit, we start at the Barranco de la Higuera with a steep steady climb zig-zagging to the summit. We return via the Cortijo de la Civila.
Heather enjoying the rest
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