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Alpujarras & Granada short break
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ESSW315
Alpujarras & Granada short break
Alpujarras & Granada short break
Year-round walking in Andalucía
- The lasting Moorish legacy of both the Alpujarras and the famous Alhambra of Granada
- Excellent local specialities - serrano ham cured in the Sierra and tasty tapas
- Accommodation at a family-run village hotel and centrally-located city hotel
- Convenient taxi transfers to make the most of your time
- A journey of multiple sensations experienced in just a few days
- Beautiful mountains at the perfect elevation for year-round walking
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ROUTE
Start: Granada Finish: Granada
Day 1: Arrival in the Alpujarras
Day 2: Circular walk from Capileira
Day 3: From Capileira to Granada
Day 4: Departure from Granada
Day 1: Arrival in the Alpujarras
Today you travel to Granada and meet your driver for the transfer to Capileira, chief village of the region, situated at an elevation of 1436 m. Its lovely monuments, tiny squares and narrow lanes recall the village's history as a former Moorish settlement. Settle in at your small mountain hotel and begin to take in the atmosphere.
Day 2: Circular walk from Capileira
Route through the Río Poqueira Valley, from Capileira via Bubion to Pampaneira. You walk among fields, passing ancient threshing circles, with some steep ascents and descents. Enjoying marvellous views all the while.
Challenge: 5 hours, 9 km / 5,5 mi, 560m ascent and descent
Day 3: From Capileira to Granada
Transfer back to Granada this morning, where you'll have a chance to stroll round the city or visit the stunning Alhambra – ancient Moorish fortress which itself merits a visit to Spain. Accommodation this evening at a perfectly-situated hotel, near restaurants and tapas bars in the historic city centre.
Day 4: Departure from Granada
Your program comes to an end this morning after breakfast. Departure from Granada airport or Malaga airport.
STANDARD HOTELS
The hotels on this trip have been carefully selected for their location, atmosphere and/or unique services. All rooms are en-suite. Some of the hotels we work with appear here. If a certain hotel is unable to confirm due to lack of availability, we will request a similar one and inform you about the alternative booked.
Extra nights:
Extra nights can be booked at any of the accommodations along the way.
Hotel Poqueira (Capileira)
Hotel built in a rustic style in harmony with traditional local architecture. Fully-equipped rooms feature simple decoration using wooden furniture and tile floors. Splendid views of the surrounding countryside.
Hotel Reina Cristina (Granada)
A typical Andalusian house, restored into a beautiful hotel. Centric and close to the great cathedral. With a real Andalusian atmosphere.
PRACTICAL INFO
You can start on any day of the week, subject to availability, between February and December.
Nearest airport is Granada airport (GRX)
GPS tracks are available on request.
INCLUDED
Included
- 3 nights´ accommodation with breakfast
- Transfers from Granada to the Alpujarras and back
- Digital detailed route notes and maps in English
- Access to the trip on our navigation app
- 24-hour telephone assistance
Not included
- Lunches
- Transfers using public transport
- Alhambra tickets
- Personal expenses such as drinks, phone calls, extra transfers, tips, etc.
Extras
- Single Room Supplement(s)
- Solo Traveller Supplement
- Extra nights may be booked to extend your holiday at the standard accommodation or adding another village in the Alpujarras
- Transfers from and to the airport
- Shipment of printed documents to the first accommodation
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