English Path in Andalusia Southern Spain Spain Join a hiking tour from the Campo de Gibraltar to Ronda, following the route of the 19th century travelers known as “the Romantics”.  During your journey, you will see traces of the Moorish occupation between the 8th and 15th centuries which left behind towers, castles, and fortresses. As well as the historical significance, the scenery is unsurpassed. Walking Tour Meeting: Airport: Malaga Airport Transfer: Riders: Min 4 riders Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

Packages and Options

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Transfer and Other Charges:

Because this is a self-guided trip, participants are expected to arrive independently to their accommodation in Ronda. However, transfers can be arranged from/to Malaga airport for an extra fee.

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at your hotel in Ronda. You can walk around this charming city.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Ronda

Day 2: Ronda to Montejaque
Ancient Ronda is a one of the most interesting cities in all Andalusia. The landscape, the layout of the town, its history, the romantic legend of its bandits... The city is the cradle of numerous bullfighters and artists whose names have gone down in history.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking 13 km (ascent: 442 m)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Montejaque

Day 3: Cortes to Colmenar
Transfer from Montejaque to Cortes de la Frontera where the route begins. This route never disappoints, as you hike through rough valleys with lush gardens. You will hike on old trails used by the muleteers in the past to transport wheat and olives that were milled in the numerous mills on the banks of the Guadiaro River.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking 13 km (ascent: 758 m)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Colmenar

Day 4: Colmenar to San Pablo de Buicete
The romantic legend of these lands is linked to the famous “Bandoleros” of the Serrania de Ronda. They were highwaymen who hid in the hills and the forests to rob the wealthy travelers going to Ronda. Hike along the paths that the smugglers used to take, carrying tobacco and other goods from the coast to Ronda from where it was distributed throughout Andalucía and Spain.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking 13 km (ascent: 489 m)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in San Pablo de Buicete

Day 5: Castillo de Castellar to Los Barrios
Today, the route allows you to discover the Hispano-Muslim heritage of the region from a privileged location in the Los Alcornocales Natural Park: the southern edge of the Sierra de los Melones. The route heads north from Castellar Castle, built during the Nazar kingdom.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking 14 km (ascent: 617 m)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Los Barrios

Day 6: Tarifa
Walk to Punta Paloma through a lovely pine forest along the Atlantic coast. Enjoying splendid views of the African continent on the way. The route mostly runs through fine sandy beach trails.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking 17 km (ascent: 393 m)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Tarifa

Day 7: Columns of Hercules
This could be considered the southernmost route of the Iberian Peninsula. It runs parallel to the coast through an old livestock route. The whole route constitutes a splendid natural viewpoint to the Strait, Morocco, and the colony of Gibraltar, with the pillar of Hercules and Djebel Musa, forever standing at the other side.
Difficulty: Moderate
Hiking 13 km (ascent: 323 m)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Tarifa

Day 8: Departure
Transfer to airport after breakfast.
Meals included: Breakfast

                                                    Los Barrios area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	61	62	65	68	72	78	83	83	79	73	66	63
Average Low Temperature (°F)	51	52	54	56	60	65	68	69	67	62	57	53
Average High Temperature (°C)	16	17	18	20	22	26	28	28	26	23	19	17
Average Low Temperature (°C)	11	11	12	13	16	18	20	21	20	17	14	12
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	6	7	5	5	2	0	0	0	1	5	6	7

Source: NOAA


Seasons
Andalusia benefits from a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and warm summers.
Rainfalls are not common in this region as the sun shines on average 300 days a year. Most of the rain falls during the winter months, but it very rarely rains for a long time.

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Accommodations
This is a progressive trip so nights will be spent in different locations.

Description
During this trip, you will be accommodated in bed & breakfasts along the way.


Meals
Your package includes all breakfasts. Lunches and dinners need to be paid extra.

Special diets and dietary restrictions:
We can cater to special diets with advanced notice.
 

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Horses:		--
Pace:
Level:		(2.5 out of 5)    Moderate
Riders:		Min 4 riders

Passports

Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:

(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.

Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU Member State. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Passports held by EU nationals need only be valid upon entry to and exit from Spain. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.

Passport Note

Spain is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.



Visas

Not required by nationals of EU countries regardless of purpose and/or length of stay; 2. not required by nationals of other countries referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days.

Visa Note

Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements 

 

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