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 The pretty Mediterranean coastal town of Nerja lies at the foot of The Sierra Almijara, Andalusia, where the mountains
plunge straight into the sea, creating sheltered sandy coves and a spectacular rugged coastline,
quite unlike any other in
the Malaga region of Andalucía. It is the perfect place for a first walking holiday abroad or for all the family, as you can enjoy
the peace of the mountains during the day and a bit of life in the evening. The walking is relatively easy and at the end of
each day you have the Mediterranean sea or the hotel pool for a refreshing dip. Up in the mountains you follow old mule
tracks that lead you though dramatic gorges and lush pine forests with towering craggy peaks overhead. The sierras are home
to the endemic Spanish Ibex along with eagles and vultures which are frequently seen. In the evening the town of Nerja is ideal for
sampling the local cuisine and you can join the locals and tourists who gather on the "Balcon de Europa"
which juts out into The Mediterranean Sea and has a colourful atmosphere with street entertainers and stalls from local artists. |
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Walking Itinerary for Nerja and the Sierra Almijara |
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Day one : Arrive Malaga airport |
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Arrive Malaga airport, collect your hire car and transfer to Nerja and settle in
to your hotel overlooking Burriana Beach, which will be your base for the week. |
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Day two : 10km walk of the "Barranco de Coladilla" |
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After familiarising yourself with the town, start your week by taking an easy 10km walk into the pine
forest behind Nerja at the foot of the Sierra Almijara, on a forest path which follows the stunning gorge
"Barranco de Coladilla". Look out for Ibex and soaring eagles. |
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Day three : 8km walk to the village of Frigiliana |
| A short 8km river bed walk out from the hotel up to the nearby white-washed village of
Frigiliana. Awarded as the best preserved Moorish village in Andalucía, it has an interesting town trail to
follow that tells the story through ceramic plaques, of the last Moorish uprising of the region and also
has some highly recommended restaurants to visit for lunch. |
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Day four : Free day to explore La Axarquia or the Costa Tropical |
| Take a day off from walking today and with your hire car you can head up into the hills and explore some
of the Moorish white washed village of La Axarquia, you could also take a short
walk down to one of the beautiful sheltered coves of the nearby "Costa
Tropical" which is now a Natural Park and cars are no longer permitted. |
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Day five : 12km circular walk through the Sierra Almijara |
| A 12km circular walk through virtually uninhabited
sierra with absolutely incredible panoramic
views which takes you deep into the heart of the Sierra Almijara, where on a clear day you can even see over to
The Riff Mountains of Morocco. Crossing the river may mean taking your boots of in the winter or taking
a dip in the mountain streams during the warmer months of the year. |
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Day six : 10km circular walk to the world famous Caves of Nerja |
| A holiday in Nerja is not complete without seeing its famous caves which were inhabited from as far back
as 27,000 years ago. Today you can enjoy a 10km walk out from the hotel which takes you along the coast to
the nearby seaside village of Maro, stop to visit the caves and walk back to the
hotel past the irrigated
farmland and Roman Aqueduct. |
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Day seven : 9km walk of The Three Moorish Villages |
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sierra and starting from the white village of Cómpeta enjoy a 9km
circular walk that takes you through three Moorish villages which border the Sierra Almijara and Tejeda. Stop
for coffee opposite a stunning 13th Century Moorish tower and enjoy lunch in the
plaza of the cascading hilltop village
of Canillas de Albaida. |
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Day eight :
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| Transfer back to Malaga Airport 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
- Low Season (November - March)..............................630 € P/P
- Mid Season (April, May, June , October).....................
760 € P/P
- High Season (September)............................................
795 € P/P
Please enquire about single occupancy rates and larger group reductions for 4 or more people
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7 nights B&B accommodation overlooking the beach with Jacuzzi, private
terrace and sea view 7 days car hire of a Renault Clio (5 door) type model with air conditioning
and GPS
Detailed walking maps and guidance notes for 5 days walking
GPS coordinates, driving maps and notes
A comprehensive holiday guide pack sent to your home by post
Access to our telephone support line should you need any assistance whilst in
Andalucía
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Hi Nicola, just a few lines to let you know that we had a great holiday last
week, everything went like clockwork. The hotel was fine and the walks were
spot on, no problems with following the instructions, the same applies to
the trip to Granada. The village had some good restaurants so the only
problems we had were which one to choose for our evening meals. |
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| Shirley & Tony Daly, UK |
| Walking in La Axarquia |
| May 2006 |
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