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Introduction |
 The Sierra of Grazalema is a geologically unique mountain wilderness in the Malaga
province of Andalusia, and it is no wonder that people come from all over the
world to walk amongst its craggy limestone peaks, deep gorges, lush river
valleys and fortified medieval villages that cling to the dramatic hillsides.
The rich history of Andalucía has left an indelible mark on the area and no more
so than on the village of Ronda, one of the quintessential white villages that
has passed through Roman, Moorish and Christian rule. This fascinating town
straddles the dramatic El Tajo gorge and has one of Spain's most famous
bullrings, plus Moorish mansions, fine restaurants and interesting shopping. |
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Walking &
Cultural Itinerary for Ronda and the Sierra of Grazalema |
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Day One : Arrive Malaga or Seville airport, and transfer to Ronda for 2 nights |
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Arrive Malaga or Seville airport, collect hire car and transfer to your
hotel in the medieval part of Ronda town centre. |
| Day two : A day exploring the town of Ronda |
| The town of Ronda is one of the most historical in
Andalucía
and also the most beautifully preserved. You can walk around the old Moorish city
walls, visit the bullring where the modern fight on foot was invented, gaze down
into the dramatic gorge from the stunning "Puente Nueva" and enjoy a lunch with
some of the most spectacular panoramic views of the surrounding sierra. In
the early evening you can explore some of Ronda's antique stores, visit
the museum dedicated to the famous "bandidos" of the sierra and finish off with dinner
in a local restaurant serving local specialities. |
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Day three : Transfer to the mountain white village of Grazalema for 5 nights |
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Transfer by car to the stunning mountain village of Grazalema, in
the heart of the Sierra de Grazalema to your traditional rural hotel in the very
centre of the village, opposite the main market square. The village is a picture;
with its white houses clinging to huge outcrops of rock; tiny cobbled streets
and sweeping panoramic views across the sierra. The village also has a great
selection of traditional restaurants and cafe bars centred around the main plaza
which all serve locally produced fare including patès, Jamon Serrano, meat stews and
cheese. |
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Day four : The Walk of The Griffon Vultures
14km |
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To begin your walking in Grazalema and get the feel of the area you can take the famous walk of The Griffon Vultures.
A 14km linear walk with views of Grazalema's famous gorges which are home to one of
Europe's largest
colonies of these incredible birds. As you walk they circle overhead amidst the high limestone peaks towering
above. |
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Day five : The Walk of the Goat Herds Leap
14km |
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Enjoy a popular walk of 14km out from the village of Grazalema, which takes you through incredible changes
of scenery and offers views across to the Cadiz coast and the Atlantic Ocean on a clear day. You
will have time to explore a few white
villages along the way and have lunch in one of the areas traditional Spanish restaurants. |
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Day seven : Free day to explore The Sierra de Grazalema
and the Pileta Caves |
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A short drive from Grazalema are the caves of Pileta, where a
member of the family who originally discovered the caves offers guided lamp lit
tours into the caverns to see the original cave paintings.
After visiting the caves you could take a self drive tour to visit some other white
villages of the sierra driving through the countryside on the most
scenic routes. At each village you can enjoy a tapa in the square, visit the old
church and even walk up to the Moorish fortress which towers above most of the
villages in the area. |
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Day six :
The
trail of the Pinsapo Pines 16km |
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For your final days walking you will cross the spectacular Palomas pass and walk
through the magical Pinsapo forest whose trees are left over from the last ice
age. After walking through dense forest at the heart of the Grazalema Natural
park you will then descend into the village of Benamahoma for a welcome tapas
break. |
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Day eight : Departure |
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Transfer back to Malaga or Seville Airport and deposit hire car for your flight home |
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Prices are in Euros per person
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Based on 2 people sharing a standard double room
All year round.................
675 € P/P
Please enquire about single occupancy rates and larger group reductions for 4 or more people
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2 nights accommodation in a boutique hotel in Ronda 5 nights accommodation in the white village of Grazalema
7 days car hire of a Renault Clio (5 door) type model with air conditioning
& GPS
Detailed walking maps and guidance notes for 3 days walking in the Sierra de Grazalema
GPS coordinates, driving maps and notes
A comprehensive guide pack for your holiday sent to your home by post
Access to our telephone support line should you need assistance whilst in
Andalucía
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Thank you for all your help organizing our walking
holiday. The holiday was fantastic, breathtaking, inspiring, scary and
fulfilling. We thank you and wish you well with your future plans |
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| Stephen & Jacqueline Hurst,
UK |
| Walking in the Sierra of Grazalema |
| October 2006 |
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| Nicola, we cannot thank you enough
for all the arrangements you made for our walking holiday in Grazalema - it
was superb!!! We adored Ronda too and the hotel was a dream. We have not
stopped talking about our trip since we returned. |
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| Pat Whitchurch Australia |
| April 2006 |
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