English Path in Andalusia

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URL: https://www.hiddentrails.com/tour/spain_hiking_english_path.aspx

Introduction
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.

Accomodation

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.
 

Riding

Itinerary



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


Rates and Dates for English Path in Andalusia

Rates include:

Accommodations, All breakfasts, Route information, Luggage transfers & Emergency phone number

Packages and Options



  • SeasonYearDescriptionEUR ~US$
    A
    20258 day self-guided hiking trip (High season)€1100$1210
  • B
    20258 day self-guided hiking trip (Low season)€850$935
The US Dollar Rate is Based on Exchange Rate of 1.1

* prices are per person based on double/twin occupancy

Transfer and Other Charges:



 DescriptionEUR~US$
2025 Single supplement 245 $270
2025 Half-board supplement 225 $250
2025 One way transfer from Málaga Airport to Ronda, per car (max 4 pax) 160 $175
2025 One way transfer from Tarifa to Málaga Airport, per car (max 4 pax) 250 $275

Season Seasons  MinReserve
B 2025 01/01 - 04/30 8d / 7n 8 day self-guided hiking tri... 4 Reserve
A 2025 05/01 - 09/30 8d / 7n 8 day self-guided hiking tri... 4 Reserve
B 2025 10/01 - 12/31 8d / 7n 8 day self-guided hiking tri... 4 Reserve

Dates Note:

Rates do not include:

Airport transfer, Lunches and Dinners, Drinks & Gratuities

Other Info
Meeting:
Airport: Malaga Airport
Transfer:

Climate:
                                                    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.

What To Bring: