What you get on this adventure: An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area All transfers (to and from the trails, to and from the airport) 5-day walking holiday in Spain (3 days of guided hiking) All meals, as indicated in the itinerary Accommodation for 4 nights in the beautiful Alquiera De Morayma Hotel What’s not included: Flights to and from Spain Meals not indicated in the itinerary Drinks with your meals Entry tickets/parking Guide gratuities — optional Travel and medical insurance – mandatory

How fit do I need to be?

This winter walking holiday in Spain is rated easy . You must be able to walk for 4-5 hours with some uphills and downhills on good paths, meaning that a basic level of fitness is required. Check out the itinerary to learn day-by-day distances and elevation gains. For more walking holidays in Spain , click here !

What do I need to bring?

Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring: Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag) Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity) Hiking poles Lightweight hiking boots or shoes, preferably worn-in and not brand new Comfortable hiking clothes, shorts, and t-shirts Spare clothes for layering Waterproof rain jacket Warm jacket, fleece etc. Sunhat Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, blister plasters, toilet paper, etc.) Headlamp or flashlight Sunglasses Camera — optional (but recommended) Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.

What’s the weather like?

The weather is usually dry and sunny at this time of the year. The temperatures will be good for walking, around 18°C (64.4°F) in the sunshine, but at night it will be quite colder.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this winter walking holiday in Spain, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1. It takes a minimum of 3 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 8-12 participants. Hiking in Spain can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your winter walking holiday in Spain is Malaga. To get there, most people fly into Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP / LEMG) . From there, you’ll be transferred to the hotel in Cádiar in the Alpujarra region. Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time. More info will be provided by the guides before the start of the trip.

Safety measures and insurance

We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection . To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible , simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner ! Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered. Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!

ANDALUSIA | SPAIN

Walking Holiday in Spain: Winter Sun Tour

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Season

January through March

Duration

5 days (3 days of hiking)

Accommodation

Alquería de Morayma Hotel

Difficulty

Guide

Ibex Trex Walking Holidays

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From $570 () / 5 days

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Things to know

Leave the everyday hustle behind and embrace Andalusia’s natural rhythm with a 5-day winter walking holiday that’s as much about discovery as it is about relaxation. We’ll walk easy trails through blooming almond orchards, sip on local wines, and trace the footsteps of history on ancient routes. With scenic views of Sierra Nevada in the background, cultural encounters, and some seriously amazing Spanish meals, this trip offers the ideal balance for those seeking both adventure and leisure. Let’s discover Andalusia’s hidden gems together—no rush, just great walks and good company under the winter sun.

Adventure highlights

A walk through history

Follow the ancient GR7 trail through the stunning El Fuerte gorge, where echoes of the Moorish conquest still linger
Gerald Brennan's backyard stroll

Tread the paths once walked by renowned Hispanist Gerald Brennan, with stops in quaint hamlets and scenic views along the way
Heritage meets flavor

Andalusian cooking combines culinary influences from Moorish, Roman, and Spanish cultures, each dish offering a bite of history

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Itinerary

Immerse yourself in the heart of Andalusia with this 5-day winter walking holiday in Spain that blends history, nature, and culture. With three days of leisurely guided walks, we’ll explore stunning landscapes, from the snow-capped Sierra Nevada to blooming almond orchards. We’ll visit historic villages, walk along ancient trails, and discover hidden gems like Gerald Brennan’s hillside retreat. This easy-paced journey includes cozy accommodation, delicious regional meals, and transfers to and from the airport.

We’ll pick you up from the Malaga airport. We’ll then transfer to the hotel in Cádiar for welcome drinks and a nice dinner.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Alquería de Morayma Hotel
We’ll transfer to the Barranco Oscuro vineyard where we’ll start our walk down the Contraviesa mountain range. Walking downhill all day, we will pass through almond orchards in full bloom with snow-capped Sierra Nevada as the backdrop. Later on, we’re walking back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 10 km / 6.2 mi (14 km / 8.7 mi with extension on an optional, longer hike)
Elevation: -400 m / -1,312 ft
Accommodation: Alquería de Morayma Hotel
A 20-minute transfer from the hotel takes us to the village of Juviles. We will join the GR7 trail and follow it down the spectacular gorge of El Fuerte. We’ll visit the place of the longest siege in the Moorish conquest, and after that, we will walk through the village of Timar, and then contour along an ancient Acequia (water canal) for lunch at the village of Lobras. In the afternoon, we’ll walk back to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 10 km / 6.2 mi (16 km / 10 mi with extension on an optional, longer hike)
Elevation: +300 m / +984 ft, -200 m / -656 ft
Accommodation: Alquería de Morayma Hotel
On Day 4, we’ll walk from the hotel along a dry river bed which takes us to the small village of Yator, where we’ll have a coffee break. From here, we’ll walk uphill on a vehicle track to the hamlet of Monte Negro before we get to the village of Yegen, where we can see the 1920s home of the Hispanista Gerald Brennan. Later on, we’ll transfer back to the hotel for a nice dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Hiking: 15 km / 9.3 mi
Accommodation: Alquería de Morayma Hotel
It’s our last day on the tour. After breakfast, we’ll transfer you to the airport in Malaga and say our goodbyes.

Meals: Breakfast

Walking Holiday in Spain: Winter Sun Tour

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Ibex Trex Walking Holidays

Ibex has been creating and guiding great adventures in Spain since 2006. Hiking and showing the beautiful country of Spain to new hiking friends are the main goals of Ibex Trex. The guides are experienced in guiding and tour management, and customers can enjoy the guides’ knowledge on flora and fauna, history, and culture.

Accommodation and food

Accommodation

We’ll be staying at the unique Alqueria de Morayma Hotel. The accommodation consists of en-suite rooms based on 2 people sharing a room.

“La cortijada” (a traditional group of homesteads and farm buildings) has been transformed into a hotel/apartment complex; situated on the southern flank of the Sierra Nevada mountains on a rise above the river Guadalfeo. It offers panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada National Park.

The Alqueria de Morayma is committed to developing and maintaining the traditions of the local Alpujarreño lifestyle, renowned for its unique architecture, food, farming and production methods.

Food

We’ll eat some really good food in Spain. Traditional Spanish breakfasts feature simple yet flavorful dishes like tostada con tomate (toasted bread with crushed tomato, olive oil, and salt), churros con chocolate (fried dough sticks dipped in thick hot chocolate), and tortilla de patatas (Spanish omelet with potatoes). In Andalusia, breakfast often includes mollete, a soft, toasted bread topped with olive oil, crushed tomato, and sometimes cured ham. Locals also enjoy pitufo—a small sandwich with similar toppings.

In winter, Andalusian lunches often include warming dishes like berza jerezana (rich stew with chickpeas, chorizo, and pork), and olla de trigo (hearty wheat and meat stew). For dinner, comforting options such as caldo de puchero (broth with meat, chickpeas, and vegetables) and migas (fried coarse bread crumbs with chorizo and peppers) are popular, usually paired with a glass of robust red wine.

Don’t miss out on these authentic local dishes if you get the chance to try them on this winter walking holiday!

5.00 (3 reviews)

Larry Foster (source: Google Reviews)

Dan organised an excellent trip, the walks were ideal for the group taking in a variety of areas of the beautiful Alpujarras . Good company, great hotels, food and transport. Definitely recommend. Bill on our trip also quoted..Dan is a good guide with a grand sense of humour. He allows the group to walk at their own pace and provides insight to locality. The accommodation was first class with two hotels used on our trip.

Ann (source: Google Reviews)

A wonderful experience from beginning to end. Spectacular scenery, interesting little villages, excellent accommodation and meals. The terrain was varied and, at times, challenging but Dan was always there with a helping hand if needed and his local knowledge of the area, its vegetation, wildlife and history is extensive. Dan was a kind, thoughtful and fun host/well informed guide in a stunningly beautiful part of Spain. A week wasn’t long enough!

Sheila Duncan (source: Google Reviews)

Highly recommend this company. Excellent value and Dan dealt with all aspects of trip/our queries with good humour, and very informative of local history. Accommodation fantastic and memorable in all the right ways. Myself and group of friends thoroughly enjoyed our trip and would use again

Things to know

What you get on this adventure:
- - An experienced, local hiking guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - All transfers (to and from the trails, to and from the airport)
  - 5-day walking holiday in Spain (3 days of guided hiking)
  - All meals, as indicated in the itinerary
  - Accommodation for 4 nights in the beautiful Alquiera De Morayma Hotel
What’s not included:
- - Flights to and from Spain
  - Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  - Drinks with your meals
  - Entry tickets/parking
  - Guide gratuities — optional
  - Travel and medical insurance – mandatory
This winter walking holiday in Spain is rated easy. You must be able to walk for 4-5 hours with some uphills and downhills on good paths, meaning that a basic level of fitness is required. Check out the itinerary to learn day-by-day distances and elevation gains.

For more walking holidays in Spain, click here!
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
- - Day pack large enough to carry all the items listed (around a 25-40L bag)
  - Water bottle or hydration bladder (2L capacity)
  - Hiking poles
  - Lightweight hiking boots or shoes, preferably worn-in and not brand new
  - Comfortable hiking clothes, shorts, and t-shirts
  - Spare clothes for layering
  - Waterproof rain jacket
  - Warm jacket, fleece etc.
  - Sunhat
  - Toiletries (sunscreen, hand sanitizer, bug spray, blister plasters, toilet paper, etc.)
  - Headlamp or flashlight
  - Sunglasses
  - Camera — optional (but recommended)
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
The weather is usually dry and sunny at this time of the year. The temperatures will be good for walking, around 18°C (64.4°F) in the sunshine, but at night it will be quite colder.
Group sizes and pricing
- - For this winter walking holiday in Spain, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 8:1.
  - It takes a minimum of 3 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 8-12 participants.
Hiking in Spain can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the hike on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your winter walking holiday in Spain is Malaga. To get there, most people fly into Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP / LEMG). From there, you’ll be transferred to the hotel in Cádiar in the Alpujarra region.

Once you’re there, you will meet your guide at a predetermined time. More info will be provided by the guides before the start of the trip.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with both medical and travel protection. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, simply choose Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner!

Redpoint tailors their protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations. Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.

Once your booking is confirmed and your trip is paid in full, you will be offered to purchase Redpoint’s protection. If you need any help or require more information, let us know and we will be happy to help!
Deposits

You can secure one of the set dates with a 30% deposit upon booking. The remaining 70% of the trip price is to be paid 90 days prior to departure, at the latest.

Cancellations

Booking fees are non-refundable in all cases. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options:

Basic
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a 70% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-59 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 60 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 30-59 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, there is no refund.
Super Flexible
- - In case of cancellation within 48 hours after booking, the amount paid is fully refundable.
  - For cancellations 30 or more days before the trip, you are eligible for a full refund of the trip price.
  - For cancellations 0-29 days before the trip, you are eligible for a 50% refund of the trip price.
57hours partners with Redpoint Travel Protection, offering you a fully integrated program with a single point of contact for all your needs, from emergency services to travel assistance and protection claims. We highly recommend purchasing a comprehensive protection policy from Redpoint, which will protect you both before and during your travels. Before your departure, your investment is protected by the trip cancellation benefit. Once you depart, your policy provides coverage for trip interruption, medical assistance and rescue, baggage loss, trip delay, and more. Once you complete booking with 57hours, we'll create bespoke quote for you (and your group), making sure you're fully protected for the adventure ahead.