This
walking holiday in Andalucia is based in the Alpujarras.
The Alpujarras lie south of Granada and form part of the
Sierra Nevada range, and are easily reached from Granada,
Almeria and Malaga.
This mountainous region of Spain has
been populated by many races in the past, but it was
the influence of the Moors which led to the development
of the now famous white-washed Alpujarran villages which
hug the steep hillsides. It also has the benefit of over 320 days
of sunshine per year and can support year-round walking. We
recommend the season from March to June, and
September to November, avoiding the heat of
high summer and the possibility of snow in the winter.
You walk through olive and almond groves on the terraced hillsides
and hike along the steep gorges cut into this varied landscape.
You see orange groves, wild cacti, chestnut and lemon as you follow
small local paths and the route of the long-distance
GR7 path. And in the background lie the normally snow-peaked caps
of the high Sierras - including Mulhacén (at 3,482m Spain's
highest peak). You stay at small family-run hotels and quality
guesthouses and at all times enjoy the wonderful Alpujarran
cuisine, including the world-famous dry cured hams of Trevélez. |
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