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Walking Holidays Sample Itinerary

Day 1: WELCOME TO ANDALUCIA!


Walk Andalucia will meet you at Malaga Airport and transfer you to your house in Torrox Pueblo by private transport.  (Transfer time to village: 45 mins)


Torrox Pueblo



After settling into your accommodation, you will join the other guests for a welcome lunch followed by an orientation tour and introduction to the history of village.

Evening: Dinner at Village Restaurant

     

Day 2: Torre de Maro, Cortijo de Malteza & Stone Arch

(9.5 km (6m), 1100 ft) Grade 2/3

 


Arch Malteza


Varied walking taking the tower of Maro, views of the coast along the clifftops, then inland through quiet unspoiled countryside via the Arroyo de los Colmenarejos (dry river valley named after the beekeepers who still use this area for honey making). Pass under a natural stone arch and climb to a remote ruined farm with lovely views of higher peaks and down to the sea - a perfect picnic spot! Return via river valley.

Evening : dinner at local Restaurant


Day 3: Rio Torrox (via Coscoja ridge)

(12km (7.5m), 1250ft) Grade 3


Walking through the Torrox Valley


Rural walk through lush fertile Rio Torrox valley, watch out for olive trees, almond, orange, lemon, nispero, chirimoya, banana, avocado and a wide range of vegetables. Steep climb to a ridge with reward of spectacular 360 o views, including the Sierra Almijara, La Maroma, Frigiliana, Nerja, and of course the sea.

Drop down to village via late lunch at Maria's Cortijo, and then back to the village via an ancient cattle route.

Evening : dinner at local Restaurant


Day 4 : Periana Railway

(13Km(8m) 900ft) Grade 2/3


Lake Vinuela



Walk high above white village of Periana along disused railway track, through scenic open countryside alongside impressive crags. Superb views of Lake Vinuela and Axarquia's highest peak, La Maroma (c. 7000ft).

Evening : dinner at local Restaurant 


       
Day 5 : Rest Day

Here is a sample of things you can do on your free day ....

  
Chill out? Torrox Costa is just 4.5 km from the beach

 
Want to do something
cultural?  Malaga is just a bus ride away.
 

 

Spanish cuisine?
Casa Cebadillas Cooking experience

It is possible to book a day tour to the Alhambra in Granada :

http://www.isango.com/spain-tours/granada-tours/alhambra-palace-tour_14660


Day 6: Maro & Canyons

(11.25 Km (7m), 2050 ft) Grade 3

Walk through picturesque village of Maro, then up a narrow, forested canyon to a remote ruin with fabulous sea and mountain views - our lunch stop! Climb to foot of high sierras, descend through pine forest and second canyon with completely different flora.



Maro & Canyons

 

Evening : Vegetarian Feast at Finca la Paz by Corinne (Sample Menu)

Day 7: Lomo del Daire

(13 Km (8m), 1750 ft) Grade 3/4

Stunning high level walk through remote, wild hillsides with incredible views of Sierra Almijara, lunch on sheltered terrace of ruined farmhouse with lovely views down to Torrox and the sea. We regularly see Ibex and eagles on this walk.





View to Lomo del Daire

 


Evening : dinner at local Restaurant

DAY 8: ADIOS! from Walk Andalucia

After breakfast we transfer you to Malaga Airport. Farewell from Walk Andalucia.

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