| Sierras to the Sea |
| This two center self guided
holiday with hotel accommodation is based on our Silk Trail guided
walking holiday. It provides the best of two
worlds. It will particularly suit those seeking
peace and tranquility with a choice of moderate
or easy 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 Sierras Almijara & Tejeda. |
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last three nights are spent in the pretty coastal
village of Maro where the Sierra
Almijara meets the Mediterranean. Close to
the large resort of Nerja, this tiny village
could not be more different. Famous for it's
spectacular caves and Roman aquaduct, it is a
delightful place to stay. The walks are rated as Level 2. For those who choose, there is a
shorter option on most days. Both hotels have
small pools and sun terraces 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
time 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 3 or 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 - To the sea
The transfer
to Maro takes about 45 minutes by road. Some may
chose a morning transfer and a relax around the
pool at the new hotel or a visit a beach or the
famous caves in Maro. 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 notes. |
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Day 6 - Maro
to Frigiliana
This classic
walk leaves Maro and climbs
gently into the sierras and then more
steeply to the rim of the Rio Chillar,
surely one of the most beautiful and seemingly
remote valleys in Andalucia. After the desent and
steep climb out of the valley the path undulates
with great sea and mountain views. At the end of
the walk, the path descents steeply to the valley
of the Rio Higueron and then the final
climb up to the 'picture book' village of Frigiliana.
Walking
time 5 Hours |
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Day 7 -Mediterranean coastal walk
For the final
walk, we offer various options to suit individual
prefences for the last day. All have great views
as the Sierras drop into the sea in this
area of exceptional natural beauty. Some may
choose a shorter walk with lunch on a beach.
Others may choose one of the more strenuous
options
Walking
time - up to 5 Hours . |
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Day 8 - Buen Viaje
Return to
Malaga airport or onward travel. |
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| Dates* & Prices 2008 /
Spring 2009 |
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Accommodation. -
per person |
Number
in group
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**Self-drive
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Non-drive***
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Two
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£375
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£425
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Three
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£375
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£420
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Four
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£350
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£395
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started on any day. |
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What is included:-
- Seven nights en-suite
hotel accommodation (Four in Mirador
de Canillas and three in Hotel
PlayaMaro
- Breakfasts
- One welcome meal with
three courses & wine at each location
- Information pack
including maps, walk desciptions for 5
days, contact telephone numbers etc.
- **Self- drive
option provides hire car for airport
transfers, transport to and from trail
heads and excursions.
- *** Non-drive
option provides chauffer driven cars for
airport transfers plus transport to and
from trail heads.
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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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