The base for your self-drive walking holiday is the charming white village of Grazalema. Grazalema is a traditional white village (pueblo blanco) located in the north-eastern area of Cadiz province. It nestles amongst the beautiful mountains of the Sierra de Grazalema and has a local population of around 2000 people inhabiting the village and surrounding countryside. Set in a protected area popular for nature and outdoor enthusiasts the village itself is on the list of obligatory visits on the route of the white villages of Andalucia.
Grazalema White Village
Grazalema National Park is a geologically unique mountain wilderness in the Malaga province of Andalusia. The scenery is spectacular with captivating limestone formations and the area is appealing to walkers as so much of it is accessible and can easily be explored with new wonders on every turn. There are many footpaths where you can view the diverse habitats such as - a shaded riverside, a high exposed mountain peak or vertical cliffs that are home to nesting raptors.
This protected area consists of a large cluster of high limestone peaks that holds within it a range of ecosystems from sheer and colourful cliff faces to deep lush valleys, rich green forests to bleak white scree slopes. There are around 20 peaks above 1000m creating an impressively sculpted landscape, the highest being El Torreón at 1654m (5426 feet) which command fabulous views across the mountains and over to the plains of Cadiz province.
7 days car hire of a Renault Clio (5 door) type model with air conditioning & GPS 7 nights’ Accommodation in a comfortable hotel in Grazalema or your own traditional and comfortable village house with all facilities including washing machine, hair dryer, iron & ironing board, fridge, fully equipped kitchen,TV/DVD/Video Breakfast Full information pack (one per party) to include compass, walk descriptions, maps and map holder, and guidebooks (where appropriate) Your day-to-day arrangements clearly laid out in a personal itinerary including details of local restaurants and bars Guided orientation walk round the village with your hosts pointing out location of restaurants & bars, banks (including those with cash dispensers), post offices, tourist information office, telephone kiosks, police station, 24-hour emergency clinic, pharmacies and internet cafes The use of a Spanish mobile phone to enable you to keep in contact in case of emergencies A local Walk Andalucia representative is available should you need assistance whilst in Grazalema
Not included
Flights The services of a leader, but your local hosts are available at all times in case of emergencies Evening Meals can be taken at a variety of local restaurants including Meson el Simancon, Cádiz el Chico and El Torreon.
Arrival and pick up your rental car at Malaga airport and transfer to Grazalema where you will be met by our local guides.
Settle into your accommodation before your orientation tour.
Our local guides will spend time with you at the beginning of your holiday to discuss the details of your itinerary and to answer all your queries including a orientation tour of the village during which they will point out the many varied restaurants & bars.
We provide detailed route descriptions for each day’s walk in waterproof covering, Spanish mobile phone in case of emergencies, detailed maps and a compass.
Our guide will be available throughout your holiday in case of emergencies and to answer any queries that may arise.
