An enriching and scenically rewarding 3 day / 2 night guided walking holiday in lush cork forests surrounded by gorgeous mountain terrain and babbling streams. The walks tend to connect the remote white villages of the sierras while baggage is conveniently delivered to the hotel. A great introduction to walking holidays with a load of culture, history, wildlife and good times thrown in!

DAY 1: Arrive in Casares - Distance: 7-10 km / Easy
We meet in the sea side town of Estepona and then transport by mini bus up to Casares village where we begin our first walk in this lovely countryside. Emphasis today is on the wide variety of wild flowers, herbs, bird life and the strong Moorish influence on the region.

DAY 2: Benarraba - Distance: 8 km / Easy to Moderate
Keeping with the tradition of inspiring walks and maximum scenery, we begin today's adventure by descending a path of age-old stones put in place hundreds of years before. The route, likely an earlier smuggler's path is still used today by goat herders and villagers alike. Our journey then takes us to the peaceful and untouched Artisan village of Genalguacil. Here we will enjoy a tapas lunch and relaxation before we return to our base - the Arabic village of Benarraba. Our second night will be spent at Javi & Mercedes gorgeous mountain hotel with its pool, gardens and very tasty meals!

DAY 3: Distance: 8-10 km / Easy to Moderate
Our final day and one of the finest walks in the history of the entire region. This morning we set off on the traditional path leading to the great plains of Grazalema National Park. One of Spain's own heritage routes, this ancient path dates back to Phoenician times and was made famous as a bandit stronghold for 200 years. An excellent place for spotting birds of prey (one with a wing span of 3m)!

2008 tour price
€295.00 per person sharing

The tour includes:
*2 nights quality accommodation in double rooms
*2 Breakfasts
*3 tapas trail lunches
*2 evening meals
*All local transport, baggage shuttles
*Return transport option to/from Estepona
*Professional guide
*Holiday orientation package, maps and information

2008 Group Tour Dates (Mondays):
April 7
June 30
October 27