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Casa del Llanete
Walking Holidays
We offer a variety of holidays from three day accompanied breaks to independant holidays organised to suit your requirements. Check out our packages below or contact us for a tailor made break.
breaks
 The Genal Valley is a hidden gem, a paradise of nature with panoramic views. In spring the woods and mountains sides are covered with an abundance of wild flowers and the area is home to four kinds of eagles, Griffon vultures and dozens of other birds both resident and those on their migration passage between Africa and Europe.
During your visit you will walk a limestone mountain path at over one thousand two hundred metres. You accommodation is in a beautiful restored Spanish house of historical interest in the middle of a small traditional village, where you get the best of both worlds, a stunning environment and local character; off the beaten track, but not isolated. The village has great charm as well as excellent food in the local restaurants. In the evening it is possible to take a trip into historic Ronda as it is only 20mins drive.
Accompanied walking breaks. Available late September – early June
On these breaks there will be a maximum of six people and your leader, Phil or Nicky (and probably Maya the dog). The price includes your guide, accommodation, breakfast, and a tapas or packed lunch on walking days. We live in this area all year round, it is our home and we are familiar with the local people, the ancient mule trails and respect the way of life. We will answer your questions where we can and introduce you to the local culture, watering holes and the best places for food. We also have a good collection of books about the flora and fauna and alternative walks in the wider area.
Three day break - for two people
Weekends between Thursday and Monday
Price 650 euros for two people.
Arrive mid day to collect your hire car by 15.30.
The drive to Alpandeire takes between one and half and two hours. On arrival there will be tapas and drinks while you settle in then a short evening walk through olive and almond groves. Dinner is taken at the restaurant or tapas bar at own expense.
Day one. Starting on an old mule trail we climb up into the mountain behind the village and follow a limestone path that finally descends through wild herbs into a white village for tapas at the local bar. We return to Alpandeire entering the village via an ancient mule trail. Relax and freshen up before supper at the tapas bar or restaurant at own expense.
Day two. Full days walking 5 to 6 hours through a large estate of cork and evergreen oak trees. Part of the walk is along ancient mule trails with fantastic views over the Genal valley. Picnic lunch by an old mill by the river then return to the village. Relax and freshen up before supper at the tapas bar or restaurant at own expense.
Day three. A visit to the valley gardens and orchards (Huertos) in the valley below the village returning through oak woods in time for an early lunch before driving to the airport.
Walking weeks 6 days
Prices 545 euros for single 870 for two sharing
Arrive mid day to collect your hire car. (For alternatives to car hire see getting here)
The drive to Alpandeire takes between one and half and two hours. On arrival there will be tapas and drinks while you settle in then a short evening walk to the Fray Leopoldo shrine and a view over the village and valley. Dinner is taken at the restaurant or tapas bar at own expense.
The itinerary will be made up of the following walks to suit the group or individual. All walks, except Number 7, begin from your accommodation.
Walk one. Limestone mountain, chestnuts and cork oaks.
Starting on an old mule trail we climb up into the mountain behind the village and follow a limestone path that finally descends through wild herbs into a white village for tapas at the local bar. We return to Alpandeire entering the village via an ancient mule trail.
Walk two. Hidden gorge to Fuente del Espino
This walk starts with olive and almond fincas that are still in cultivation and then descends through a dramatic gorge to an ancient spring. It is a linear walk with great views and an abundance of birdlife.
Walk three. Cork oak forest and ancient olive oil mill
Full days walking 5 to 6 hours through a large estate of cork and evergreen oak trees. Part of the walk is along ancient mule trails with fantastic views over the Genal valley. After a picnic lunch at the mill by the river we return to the village via a different trail.
Walk four. Luxurious garden valley and historic water mills.
An old mule trail leading through historic valley gardens that were the breadbasket of the Alto Genal. Steeped in history and original culture the walk continues through oak woods and the remains of ancient chestnut.
Walk five. Romeral and Cuevas de Almendraches
After leaving the village passed the goat farm we have a fantastic views back over Alpandeire from the base of Jarastepar, our local limestone mountain. For those interested in rock scrambling the limestone crags offer an opportunity for a little diversion either now or on the return journey. Before, and during, our climb through pine forests there are many excellent views of the Genal valley. From the Romerel on a clear day the view includes the Mediterranean, Giblalter, Morocco and the Atlantic.
Walk six. White villages and old mule trails Atajate and Jimera de Libar
After leaving the village we pass through Holm oaks, Cork oaks, Gall oaks and wild Olive trees. We explore an old tile workshop and an abandon village in a beautiful hidden valley After climbing the old mule trail we reach Atajate for tapas before moving onto the track leading to Jimera de Libar with views of the Guadiaro valley.
Walk seven. Ronda to Cartajima across Los Riscos over 1200 meters
Leaving the San Francisco district of Ronda we pass through farming areas leading into the limestone mountain of Los Riscos. A massive outcrop over 1200 meters high modelled by the erosive action of the zone’s heavy rainfall into astounding geographical formations. The walk ends in Cartajima, a neighbouring village in the Alto Genal.
We specialise in offering these breaks to small groups of three to six persons and individuals and so we are able to tailor make the holidays to suit your needs. Nicky is available for creative drawing and painting sessions and if you would like personal therapy or group work Phil is an experienced therapist. Other activities may include; Spanish lessons, accompanied walking, bird-watching, wildflower walks, massage, trips to Ronda and the wonderfully preserved Pileta cave paintings. During the summer there is swimming at the next village pool 4km away and in the Genal river some 15 mins drive.
If you have specific requirements please don't hesitate to contact us.
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