| Canillas Two Center |
| This two center hotel based
self guided holiday provides the best of
two worlds. It will particularly suit those
seeking peace and tranquility as well as good
walks.The
holiday begins with a four night stay in
Antonio's Mirador hotel in Canillas
de Albaida. The spacious en-suite rooms
all have balconies and fine views across the
village to the mountains and down to the sea. The
village, although small, has some excellent
restaurants and is a great location for walks
into the Sierra Tejeda to the west. |
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The
last three nights are spent in the hotel
La Mina, situated in
the center of the Parque Natural to the
east of Canillas. This stunning location is ideal
for walks into the Sierra Almijara. The
walks are rated as Level 2. For those who choose, there is a
longer option on some days, extending the walks
by 1 to 2 hours to Level 3. Both hotels have
pools making the holiday a good choice for the
warmer months. |
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Itinerary
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Day 1 -
Arrival Day
It is best to arrive at Malaga airport with
plenty of daylight to spare. The drive up to Canillas
de Albaida takes about an hour.
Antonio's hotel is on the right as you drive in
to the village. The hotel has comfortable en-suite
rooms with balconies and great views across
the pueblo to the sierras. There
is a small pool, terrace and views down to the
Mediterranean. In the evening you are invited to
Gustavo's restaurant in the Plaza for
welcome dinner with exceptional local cuisine.
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Day 2 - Los Llanos
The first walk
in the program is a circular route from the hotel
and crosses the river valleys of the Cajula and
Llenada and into the Sierra Tejeda. We
are never far from the village but the area feels
remote with some fine views of the
mountains. You may choose to return to Canillas
in time for a late tapas lunch, or
perhaps the longer walk and finish with a
'sundowner' on Antonios terrace.
Walking
timee 4 or 6 Hours |
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Day 3 -
White Villages
The 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 highest
peak in our sierras. The white villages
constantly appear and disappear before we drop
down to Sedella for drinks and a traditional
traveller's lunch
Walking
time 4 to 5 Hours
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Day 4 -
Cerro Gavilan
This walk
provides the first spectacular views of the
Sierras Almijara. There are two walk options.
Both involve a steady climb to the east from
Canillas into the hills and the saddle of Cerro
Gavilan. The longer walk continues with a stiff
climb up and around Cerro Atalaya, a picnic stop
and circular return to Canillas.The shorter walk
returns from Gavilan by an easy descending track
to Cómpeta, leaving ample time for a tapas lunch
in the Plaza. The pretty, level walk
back to Canillas then takes about 30 minutes.
Walking
time 4 or 6 Hours
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Day 5 - La Mina
The transfer
to La Mina hotel is less than 30 minutes by road.
Some may chose a morning transfer and a relax
around the pool at the new hotel. Others may wish
to explore before moving on. Those who have opted
for self-drive have the flexibility to travel
farther afield and perhaps take one of the
recommended excursions described in the holiday
information pack. |
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Day 6 - The Silk path and
Pradillas
This stunning
circular walk has uninterrupted sea and mountain
views. After level walking from the hotel, a
steady climb takes us up to the centuries old
trading path linking Cómpeta to Granada. Midway,
we recommend a break at the ruin of the Venta
Pradillas. On a clear day, the coast of Africa
may be seen. The path continues around, or over,
La Mina peak before the gentle but spectacular
descent to the hotel.
Walking
time 4 to 5 hours |
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Day 7 -Tres Cruces and Acebuchal
For the final
walk we offer two options, both taking in the
once deserted village of El Acebuchal. The longer
walk involves a stiff climb and traverse of Tres
Cruces, a picnic lunch and spectacular sea and
mountain views. The shorter walk avoids the stiff
climb but leaves time for a memorable and
relaxing lunch in El Acebuchal.
Walking
time 4 or 6 Hours . |
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Day 8 - Buen Viaje
Return to
Malaga airport or onward travel. |
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| Dates & Prices |
| Dates*
and Prices 2007 - Per Person |
Number
in group
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Non-drive**
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Self-drive
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Two
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n/a
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£375
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Three
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n/a
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£375
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Four
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n/a
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£350
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| **Not available on
this holiday |
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What is included:-
- Seven nights en-suite
hotel accommodation (Four in Mirador
de Canillas de and three in Hotel
La Mina.)
- Breakfasts
- Two evening meals
with three courses & wine.
- Information pack
including maps, walk desciptions for 5
days, contact telephone numbers etc.
- Self- drive, fully
insured hire car for airport transfers,
transport to and from trail heads if
required and excursions.
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| *These
7 night holidays can be booked to start on any
date but best to avoid July and August.
Both transport options allow guests to arrive and
leave Malaga on any
flight. For flight and booking
information click here |
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