Granada and the Alpujarras
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- Exploring Moorish villages with steep, narrow lanes which cling to the mountainside
- Walking in beautiful surroundings at high elevations with sweeping views
- Discovering the fascinating remains of times gone by, including ancient acequias and Moorish threshing circles
- Being surrounded by diverse Mediterranean vegetation with the snowy peaks of Sierra Nevada as a backdrop
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- 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners
- 7 nights accommodation on a twin share basis with ensuite facilities
- Luggage transfers on days 4, 5 and 7 (you will need to take your luggage with you on the bus from Granada to Capileira on day 3, and from Berchules to Granada on day 8)
- Information pack including route notes and maps per room booked
- Emergency hotline
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Today you will arrive in the splendid city of Granada. Granada is a small and surprisingly cosmopolitan city with an intriguing mix of ancient lanes and modern avenues. You can spend the afternoon walking through the city and sampling the tapas.
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Today you are free to explore the city of Granada. We recommend visiting the UNESCO listed Alhambra. This ancient Moorish palace and fortress is beautiful, and fascinating to explore. NOTE: Make sure to book your Alhambra tickets in advance as these do sell out.
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This morning you will catch an early local bus to Capileira, the main village of the Alpujarras and situated at an elevation of 1436m. (The first bus departs from Granada bus station at 10am, journey time is just over 2 hours. You will need to bring your luggage with ...
Today you will walk from village to village, visiting Bubion, Pitres, Mencina-Fondales and Atalbeitar to Portugos. Along the route you will pass a variety of scenery and vegetation, including an ancient Mediterranean Holm oak forest, pine tree plantations and irrigate...
Today's walk will take you through the Trevélez River Valley, where you can stop at a series of fantastic viewpoints. You will follow a long-distance walking path to the highest village in the Alpujarras. 14.6km/9mi, 750m/2461ft ascent, 530m/1739ft descent
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Choose from 3 walking routes: a spectacular longer walk high into the Sierra Nevada; a circular route enjoying the beautiful area around Trevélez; or a shorter walk along the historic Camino de Granada. Pass tiny villages of the Sierra Nevada en route. 5.5hours: 14km/...
A pleasant route today will take you through shady woodlands along narrow paths to higher elevations which offer sweeping views of your surroundings. In clear weather you can see Africa from El Portichuelo, the highest point on this route. Overnight in Berchules. 16km/9.9ft, 620m/2034ft ascent, 880m/2887ft descent
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Today you can return to Granada on the morning bus (departs Berchules at 5:50am) or there is an optional walk (3hrs) through the Rio Grande Valley north of Berchules, where you follow an acequia (ancient irrigation channel) and pass the ruins of a 13th century Moorish...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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- Lunches daily, 2 dinners and drinks
- Travel to and from Granada, and local transport including from Granada to Capileira and from Berchules to Granada
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