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| The Alpujarra | Ref: WSP003 |
| 8 days/7 night | |
| Price: £325pp (based on 2 people sharing – min 2 persons) | |
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| Distance: approx 32 miles | |
Travel
- Fly to Granada
- Fly to Malaga and buses to Granada
Itinerary
Day 1:
Arrival in Granada where you can visit the Alhambra, a complex of fortress, royal palaces and gardens. At night you can try the famous “tapas” and perhaps discover some traditional flamenco.
Day 2:
After breakfast you still can have a stroll through the delightful streets of Granada before taking a local bus to Trevélez (1470 m). Watch the landscape change as you leave Granada and climb up into the mountains to penetrate the inaccessible lands that were the last stronghold of Granada’s Moorish population.
Day 3:
A round hike from Trevélez. The first part climbs high above the village. Crossing the river you then follow the course of the river back down to the village. This river is rich in trout and on your return you could try a speciality of the area: trout with cured ham. 5 hours (ascending/descending 500m) 9 miles
Day 4:
Today you walk to Busquístar, passing through an oak forest, accompanied by the alluring scent of thyme, oregano and lavender. In Busquístar you stay in an old restored village house where you can enjoy the stunning views of the valley from the balcony of your room. 5 hours (ascending 400m, descending 700m) 9 miles
Day 5:
A rest day so you could go for a gentle walk in search of the ruins of an ancient mosque, or perhaps you would prefer to go on horseback… You will also have a description for another full day hike!
Day 6:
From Busquístar you walk through the villages of the “taha”, passing through horse chestnut forests and terraced fields. Finally you get to a stone outcrop from where there is a magnificent view of the whole Poqueira valley and then you head zigzagging down to your destination, Bubion. 4 hours (ascending 500m, descending 300m) 8 miles
Day 7:
A round trip from Bubion takes place in the deep, steep Poqueira valley, passing through the picturesque villages of Capileira and Pampaneira. These are two of the most famous villages of the Alpujarra for their instantly recognisable architecture and for their local crafts. 4-5 hours (ascending/descending 600m) 6 miles
Day 8:
You head back to Granada by bus (approx 2 hours) and depart for home. Or you can extend your stay in Granada and get to know it in depth!
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