| 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. The pueblo has been
our base in Spain for many years and
Spanish Steps is very much a part
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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
highets muntain 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 2008 |
Sun Sept 14
-21
Sun Sept 28-Oct 5
Sun Oct 19 - Oct 26
Cost
£435* per person
New Year
Sun Dec 28 - Jan 4
Cost £450* per person
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| Spring 2009 |
Sun
March 8 -15 **
Sun March 22 - 29
Easter
Sun April 5 - 12
Early Summer
Sun April 26 - May 3
Sun May 17 - 24
Cost
£444* per person
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What
is included:-
- 7 Nights accommodation in a double, twin or
single room*.
- 7 Main meals of the day, including wine
taken a good local restaurants.
- Full cooked and/or continental breakfast.
- 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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