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Photo of one of the small white villages of the Alto Genal

A welcome break in the Biosphere reserve of la Sierra de las Nieves.

Photo of Alpandeire, one of the 7 Alto Genal villages

Footpath outside Cartajima, Alto Genal, Spain

 

Walking holiday sample Itinerary

  • Sunday: Airport transfer and welcome to Júzcar.

  • Monday: Walk to Moorish Parauta in the morning, one of the seven Alto Genal villages. Lunch/tapas in a typical Andalucian restaurant. Visit Jaime's gallery, if interested in wooden sculptures. For the more energetic ones walk back to Júzcar or drive back for some free time - relax and enjoy other activities. Distance: 6kms / 31/2 miles (one way)  Height gain: 200m

  • Tuesday: Walk to Alpandeire in the morning along Los Riscos, dramatic limestone rocky outcrops with fantastic views over Morocco on clear days. Sample Andalucian cuisine in Alpandeire. Free time after lunch - a chance to relax and enjoy other activities. Distance: 7kms / 41/2 miles  Height gain: 300m

  • Wednesday: Sightseeing day in historical Ronda. Visit Ronda and its numerous architectural wonders including the famous Tajo gorge and its breathtaking views. Shopping opportunity too!

  • Thursday: Walk to Igualeja in the morning, the source of the river Genal. Meander through its narrow cobbled streets dotted with fountains and hermitages. After lunch, walk to Cartajima for the more energetic ones or drive back to Júzcar for some free time - a chance to relax and enjoy other activities. Distance: 6kms / 31/2 miles (one way)  Height gain: 200m

  • Friday: Walk in the Biosphere Reserve of la Sierra de las Nieves amongst indigenous Pinsapo pines with a chance to see Ibexes. Packed lunch while enjoying superb views from the summit over the Genal valley, Ronda, and on clear days over the Costa del Sol and Morocco. After lunch meander down to the pickup point. Distance: 7kms / 41/2 miles  Height gain: 400m

  • Saturday: Walk to Cartajima through sweet chestnut woodland and then walk back to Júzcar along the hill ridge with incredible views over the Genal Valley and the other 'pueblo blanco' Pujerra. Distance: 11kms / 61/2 miles  Height gain: 200m

  • Sunday: Airport transfer.

 

 

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