Walking in Andalucia, Spain
Highlights
Find the hidden Spain | spectacular views | lush and fertile valleys | pretty beaches | Moorish white villages | delicious local food and wine | accommodation in a pretty Andalucian village | friendly, expert guides | rest day | Torrox | Nerja | Maro Caves & Canyon | Acebuchal & Cerro Verde | Frigiliana & Cruz Pinto | Walk of Two ProvincesTravel Team
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We have the greatest respect for the local people and their customs and are anxious to share our knowledge of Andalucia with our guests. We take our clients to local fairs, processions and celebrations when they coincide with a vacation, and we explain the background. We also provide people with a history of Torrox and the surrounding villages during our walks. We encourage our guests to speak to the local people in the village, if only to say hello.
We work in partnership with local businesses and we generate new business and work in the local economy. Guests have an opportunity to visit the local olive oil co-operative and purchase locally produced olive oil, local wine and other goods. We encourage clients to buy home-made products such as dried figs, raisins, honey, almonds and wine.
Our cleaners and extra drivers are local people. Our guests stay in local village houses, which have been restored by local workmen and we have been careful to ensure that these houses have retained their unique Moorish character whilst providing all necessary comforts. This helps the Pueblo retain its immense charm and encourages sustainable tourism, which is necessary for the growth of a healthy local economy.
During our walks our guests are encouraged to behave in an environmentally responsible manner. We stay on well marked paths and we always take our litter home with us. We do not encourage the picking of wild flowers and plants.We do not leave any type of fruit peel along the way.
The Impacts of this Trip
Our community is very important to us and we respect and like them enormously. Our food is cooked by local chefs, the houses cleaned and maintained by tradesmen and ladies from the village. Our guides have lived in the area for many years and are known and respected by the villagers.We use the local petrol station for refuelling, limit the use of unnecessary transport thus keeping the traffic from building in the winding streets.


We have the greatest respect for the local people and their customs and are anxious to share our knowledge of Andalucia with our guests. We take our clients to local fairs, processions and celebrations when they coincide with a vacation, and we explain the background. We also provide people with a history of Torrox and the surrounding villages during our walks. We encourage our guests to speak to the local people in the village, if only to say hello.
We work in partnership with local businesses and we generate new business and work in the local economy. Guests have an opportunity to visit the local olive oil co-operative and purchase locally produced olive oil, local wine and other goods. We encourage clients to buy home-made products such as dried figs, raisins, honey, almonds and wine.
Our cleaners and extra drivers are local people. Our guests stay in local village houses, which have been restored by local workmen and we have been careful to ensure that these houses have retained their unique Moorish character whilst providing all necessary comforts. This helps the Pueblo retain its immense charm and encourages sustainable tourism, which is necessary for the growth of a healthy local economy.
During our walks our guests are encouraged to behave in an environmentally responsible manner. We stay on well marked paths and we always take our litter home with us. We do not encourage the picking of wild flowers and plants.We do not leave any type of fruit peel along the way.

The Impacts of this Trip
Our community is very important to us and we respect and like them enormously. Our food is cooked by local chefs, the houses cleaned and maintained by tradesmen and ladies from the village. Our guides have lived in the area for many years and are known and respected by the villagers.We use the local petrol station for refuelling, limit the use of unnecessary transport thus keeping the traffic from building in the winding streets.

18 Reviews of Walking in Andalucia, Spain
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2019 by Pat Wheaton
Very good. Our guide, John, was excellent. Patient, considerate and very knowledgable about the history of the area which was fascinating. Read full reviewReviewed on 19 Apr 2019 by Kersti Smith
The walks and the views were memorable, especially the one where we saw Sierra Nevada. Great trip ! Read full reviewReviewed on 02 Apr 2019 by Chris Watts
Great vacation; friendly, relaxed, well planned and led, very flexible too... Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Nov 2019 by Christina Preiss
Wonderful walks with great leader plus historical insights Read full reviewReviewed on 31 Dec 2018 by Pamela Park
a really well planned and varied walk programme, expertly led... It was an excellent vacation. I have travelled with some of the bigger companies before, and really appreciated the more personal approach on this trip. Read full reviewReviewed on 06 Jan 2018 by Ken Hunt
The little village, we stayed in Torrox was the most memorable. Read full reviewReviewed on 12 Mar 2018 by Elaine McAdam
The highlight was the beautiful walks exploring the mountainous countryside. Very welcoming, knowledgeable hosts Paul and Victoria, who put a lot of effort into making sure we were all well looked-after. Thank you. Read full reviewReviewed on 29 Dec 2017 by Jackie Sutton
Really good vacation, we had great personal service from our hosts/guides and did some lovely walks. Read full reviewReviewed on 24 Sep 2015 by John Freeman
If you wish to have a taste of the real Andalucia , this week will tick all the boxes Read full reviewReviewed on 27 Sep 2014 by ROBERT INNIS
Fantastc week, I shall be returning.....Fabulous location, great weather, good food, fun people to share a vacation with......all in all a great week. Read full reviewReviewed on 23 Oct 2013 by Pauline Dodds
Very good. I loved the variety: different types of scenery on walks, eating out in different restaurants and even private houses, and also the different age groups.(40's upwards) I would recommend this vacation particularly for single people Read full reviewReviewed on 28 Sep 2013 by Carole Chaney
Excellent...I really enjoyed the vacation. I think the great scenery and the the fantisic hospitlaity we received. The accommodation was great and the it was lovely being in a small village. Read full reviewReviewed on 17 May 2013 by Susan Livingstone
Excellent...The best parts were being able to enjoy an idyllic atmosphere on most of the walks; being taken up into the mountains away from the tourist sites; the location of some of the walks affording pretty paths off the beaten track and stunning scenery we would never have accessed easily on our own; the beautiful Spring flowers in bloom. Read full reviewReviewed on 07 Apr 2013 by Jane Nightingale
Lovely laid back trip. Great walks, comfortable accommodation and plenty of food! Read full reviewReviewed on 04 Feb 2013 by Julian Power
Great fun - and great company - exploring breathtaking aspects of Spain that we would never have discovered on our own. Read full reviewReviewed on 19 Apr 2013 by Jane Keates
Most enjoyable...nice walks and the excellent meals Read full reviewReviewed on 14 May 2012 by Mei Yoke Chan
Even though the weather was less than conducive, we had a great time and Chris was very helpful and solicitous, making sure we were OK on our self-guided walks. Read full reviewReviewed on 17 Apr 2012 by Nick Hayes
The most memorable part was the transition from "forest walk" to "mountain walk" when the vistas open up. Read full reviewOur travel guides
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