| 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
of the local Spanish community. |
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Accommodation
for the holiday is in
our delightfully restored old village house in
the heart of Cómpeta. Furnished
in Moorish style, the house has eight bedrooms,
five bathrooms, sitting and dining rooms, all for
sole use of guests. The wine rack is well stocked
at the start of each holiday and there are two
kitchens with facilities for guests to prepare
their own drinks and snacks. In the warmer months
The extensive roof terraces are well used and
there is a hotel swimming pool available not far
away. When the nights are cooler, the log fire in
the main sitting room is a great attractiong.
Located close to the Plaza Almijara with
its ancient church, small shops and restaurants,
the house provides a unique, enjoyable and truly
Spanish environment for the holiday. |
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| 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.
Each meal is an occasion and we are delighted
with at the quality of meals and wine that we are
able to provide. Cooked as well as continental
breakfasts are provided within the cost of the
holiday. For lunch we sometimes take picnics into
the hills and other days stop for tapas
at villages on the route. |
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Walks
are chosen to suit the seasons and weather.The Sierras
Tejeda and Almijara offer a great variety of
high qualty walks and many ancient paths have
recently been restored. Cómpeta is at a height
of 2,000 feet and the highest peak in our sierras
is La Maroma at 6,700 feet. Some of the
walks start from the house and for others we use
our 4x4 vehicles to get to paths that are little
known and rarely walked. We provide five walking
days with a rest day normally on Thursday for
holidays that start on Sundays. The walks are all
optional and are generally between 5 and 6 hours.
The terrain is sometimes hilly but there are no
time constraints and the pace in keeping with the
relaxed life style and sunny warm climate of Andalucia.
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here for comments on the holiday |
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Dates
and Prices 2005/6
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| Spring 2006 |
Wed
March 15 - 22
Sun April 2 - April 9
Easter
Sun April 16 - April 23
Early Summer
Sun May 7 - May 14
Sun May 21 - May 28
Cost £395* per
person |
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| Autumn 2006 |
Sun
Sept 17 - Sept 24
Sun Oct 1 - Oct 8
Sun Oct 22- Oct 29
Tus Nov 7 - Nov 14
New
Year
Thurs Dec 28 - Jan 4
Cost £395* 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 breakfast.
- In house wine.
- A
program of guided walks including 4-WD 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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