| Cómpeta Based
Walking Holiday |
| Cómpeta
is a thriving 'pueblo blanco'
nestling under the Sierras Almijara and
Tejeda, just 12 miles from the Mediterranean
and an hour by road from Malaga
airport. The south facing slopes enjoy one of the
sunniest climates in Europe and provide wonderful
and varied opportunities for walking for many
months of the year. This unique pueblo has been our base
in Spain for many years and Spanish
Steps is very much a part of the
local Spanish community. |
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Accommodation
for the holiday is in
our delightfully restored house in the heart of Competa.
Furnished in Moorish style, the house has eight
bedrooms, five bathrooms, sitting and dining
rooms, all for sole use of guests. Located close
to the main Plaza Almijara the house provides a
unique and truly Spanish environment for the
holiday. Meals throughout the
week are taken at a variety of our favourite
local restaurants. Some are simple and others are
sophisticated, but they all provide excellent
local cuisine and great atmosphere. Breakfasts
are enjoyed around the Plaza and for
lunch we may take picnics into the hills or stop
for tapas at villages on the route. |
Itinerary*
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Day 1 - Arrival day
Time to settle into
the house, explore the pueblo and
perhaps a siesta for those that made an
early start. In the evening we visit the Museo
de Vino, sample the well known local
muscatel wine and discuss the program for the
week. This is followed by dinner in the excellent
restaurant associated with the Museo. |
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Day 2 - Into the sierras
Our first walk
is about six miles but we will experience all the
types of terrain we will encounter on later
walks. Which ever route we decide to take there
will be great views of views of La Maroma, the
highest mountain in our sierras plus eastern
peaks, sweeping down to the Meditteranean. After
a late lunch in the pretty Plaza in
Canillas de Albaida, we return on a pleasant
level path back to Cómpeta.
Walking time 4-5 Hours |
Day 3 - Pradillas and the
Silk Route
A short
transfer takes us up to the Puerto Collado and
our first spectacular view of the Sierra Almijara
sweeping down to the coast. After level walking
from the Casa de La Mina, a steady climb
takes us up to the centuries old path linking
Cómpeta to Granada. We picnic at the ruin Venta
Pradillas with great views to sea and, on a clear
day, the African coast. We continue on the path
around La Mina peak and drop down to the Casa
for the coolest cerveca of the week.
Walking time 4 -5 Hours |
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Day 4 - White Villages
Todays walk
starts in Salares one of the oldest and
prettiest of our pueblos blancos. The
route leaves the village over a Roman bridge and
takes a gentle river path up and around the base
of La Maroma, at over 2000 metres the highst peak
in our sierras. The white villages constantly
appear and disappear before we drop down to
Sedella for drinks and a traditional travellers
lunch of tapas.
Walking time 4 - 5 Hours |
Day 5 - Rest Day
A day to
relax, or possibly a self guided walk or trip to
the coast. In the evening, we eat at La Plaza
restaurant in Canillas where Gustavo provides an
excellent meal. Some choose to walk over in the
evening sunlight and return to Cómpeta by 'magic
carpet' after the meal. |
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Day 6 - Rivers and Peaks
This circular
walk starts with a long but steady climb through
the valley of the Cueva de Melero (The
Cave of the Honey Maker ). There are four easy
stream crossings as we make our way up this
lovely high sided valley. After resting under an
old 'cork oak ' tree, we continue the steady
climb to a wide ridge and to the top of Cerro
Verde. The views are spectacular and a great
place for our lunch stop. The views on descent
are equally impressive.
Walking time 5 Hours |
Day 7- To the Beach
After the
drive up to Cómpeta, a walk back to the sea
would seem inconceivable. Hovever, the walking
distance is only about 10 miles, mostly down
hill. The route is pleasant with panoramic views
of the sierras, villages and areas we
have walked throughout the week. It ends on the
beach at Lagos where we have a late lunch at a
delightful and little known restaurant
overlooking the Mediterranean. A fitting and
memorable end for our last walk of the holiday.
Walking time 4 Hours |
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| * We have a great choice of
walks and may vary the program to suit prevailing
weather conditions. |
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Dates
and Prices
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| Autumn 2010 |
Sun Sept 12 -
19
Sun Oct 3 - 10
Sun Oct 24 - Oct 31
New Year
Mon Dec 27 - Jan 3
Cost £475* per person
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| Spring 2011 |
Sun
March 20 - 27**
Sun April 3 - 10
Sun April 17 - 24***
Sun May 22 - 29
Cost
£495* per person
** Early Bird £445
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Semana Santa (Holy week) |
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What
is included:-
- 7 Nights accommodation in a double, twin or
single room* with breakfast.
-7 Three-course meals with wine at
favourite local restaurants.
- In house
wine.
- A
program of guided walks including 4x4 vehicle
transfers to trail heads when required.
- Airport transfers at specified times.
* A single room supplement is not charged.
If our single rooms are taken we charge £50 per
week for single occupancy of a double room. |
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starting point for the holiday is Malaga
and we provide transfers at specified times from
the Malaga airport to Cómpeta and return. On
arrival, transfers normally leave from Malaga
airport at 2.0 pm and return to the airport at
11.00 am. Click here for travel
and booking information. |
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