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walking holiday is based on our guided Route of the Pueblos Blancos holiday.
The first four nights are spent in Montejaque
and the final three nights in Grazalema.
Both villages are within 2 hours by road from Malaga
airport and the road journey between the two
pueblos is about 30 minutes. Seville and
Jerez airports are also less
than 2 hours by road. Both centers have pools that can be
used in the warmer months. A
self-drive hire car is provided for airport
transfers, transport to walks, change of
locations and recreational travel.The walks are
rated Level 2 with a
choice of shorter options on some days. |
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Itinerary  |
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Day
1 - Arrival Day
On arrival in Montejaque you
will be shown to your casita, close to
the centre of the pueblo. These well
appointed cottages cluster around a pool set in
large gardens with great views. Each has a
sitting area onto the garden, ideal for evening
drinks and a barbeque if you fancy one.There are
well stocked shops and restaurants close by. A
welcome dinner with drinks at the Casitas
restaurant is included in the price of the
holiday.
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Day 2 - The Camino Viejo
to Ronda
The first walk from the village climbs up to the Ermita
de Immaculada. We then pick up the ancient
Roman path to Ronda, through
delightful open countryside with far reaching
views across the Serrania. After crossing the Rio
Guadiaro a gradual climb takes us up to the
gorge and into the town. There is time for lunch
and to explore Ronda, the largest and most famous
of the Pueblos Blancos. You return to
Benaojan on the afternoon train and walk up to
Montejaque |
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Day
3 - The valle de Libar
From
Montejaque our walk follows the route of the
Liber valley but then heads off into the heart of
the Grazalema Parque Natural.
We pass through pine and oak covered hillsides,
green pastures and over the Correo Pass
with magnificent views of the higher peaks of
Grazalema. Our walk ends in Villaluenga,
the highest village in the province of Cadiz.
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Day 4 -
Montejaque to Jimera de Libar .
We walk from Montejaque down through the pretty
pueblo of Benoajan to the Estacion and across the
river bridge.Our walk then follows the way-marked
route to Jimera. The pretty path shares the
valley with the Rio Guadiaro and ' Mr Hendersons'
famous railway line. For those that fancy a late
lunch, there is an exceptional restaurant by the
station in Jimera de Libar and then return to
Benoajan by train.
Walking time 4 or 6 Hours
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Day 5 - To Grazalema
Before leaving
the Casitas some guests choose to visit the
Cuevas de Pilata, the site of some of the oldest
cave paintings known to man. The scenic drive
from Montejaque to Grazalema
takes about 30 minutes.The accommodation we use
is a delightful small hotel in the centre of this
pretty town with en suite rooms, swimming pool
and gardens. Dinner with wine is provided at a
restaurant close to the hotel. Game is popular
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Day 6 - Salto del Cabrero
From the hotel
we climb gradually to the Puerto del Boyer
(1,150metres) and take a desending path to
Benaocaz. It is another exceptional walk
with magnificent views across mountain ranges to
the plains of Jerez and on a clear day, the
Atlantic coast beyond. We descend through open
countryside, oaks, pines, gulleys and
extraordinary limestone formations. Finally, we
cross a stone bridge and arrive in the pretty
village of Benaocaz.Time for refresments and
return to Grazalema on the local bus.
Walking time 5 Hours. |
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7 - Cerro Coros & Grganta Verde
This walk is recommended for the last day. It is
short in distance with stunning scenery and great
vantage points for raptor watching. Actual
walking time is no longer than two hours but you
are likely to spend a lot longer if the eagles
and other raptors are flying. For those seeking a
more demanding last walk, we recommend and
arrange permits to add a walk into the Garganta Verde. Another great location
for raptor watching but the area is closed during
the main nesting season. After either or both of
these walks we recommend a visit to the unique
fortress village of Zahara de la Sierra before
returning to Grazalemalose by
Walking time 2 plus 4 Hours
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Day 8 - Buen
Viaje
After a
farewell breakfast, road transfers to Malaga
airport |
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Prices
2007 / 2008 - Per person
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Group
size
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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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£395
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Three
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n/a
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£395
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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:-
- First four nights in
the Casitas Montejaque (Sole
use of house with double and twin
bedrooms, bath, kitchen & sitting
room.)
- The last four nights
in Grazalema hotel with
double en-suite rooms.
- Breakfasts in hotel
plus starter pack in the Casitas
- Two evening meals
with three courses & wine.
- Information pack
including maps, walk desciptions for 5
days etc.
- Self-drive hire car
from Malaga, Jerez or Seville airports
for transfers etc.
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| *These
7 night holidays can be booked to start on any
date but best to avoid July and August.
Self-drive hire cars option allows guests to
arrive and leave on any flight. from
Malaga Jerez or Seville airports. For flight and
booking information click here |
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