Itinerary
- Day 1
Málaga
Your flight lands in Málaga and you'll head to the hotel using public transport. Once you arrive and get settled, you'll join the group and tour guide for a welcome dinner so you can meet everyone and get oriented before the week really starts.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner with fellow travelers and tour guide)
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer by taxi (approximately €25 each way)
- Airport transfer by public transport (approximately €2 per person each way)
Landmarks Málaga Airport - Day 2
Las Alpujarras to Granada
You'll hike through Las Alpujarras, the mountainous region that sits south of Sierra Nevada. The trail takes you past meadows and forest sections while you pass through a few small villages along the way. After finishing the hike, you'll drive to Granada and settle in for a 3-night stay there.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Moderate hike in Las Alpujarras (9 km, approximately 4 hours, +150/-350 m elevation)
Landmarks Sierra Nevada Las Alpujarras - Day 3
Granada
Start at the Alhambra palace complex where you'll see the Royal Palace, Alcazaba fortress, and the famous Lion Court. From there, head to the Generalife Gardens to take in panoramic views of the surrounding area. Later in the day, you'll walk through the Albaicín, Granada's oldest neighborhood, with its narrow winding alleys and whitewashed buildings.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Alhambra (UNESCO World Heritage Site) including Royal Palace, Alcazaba fortress, and Lion Court
- Visit to Generalife Gardens (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Walking tour of Albaicín neighborhood
Landmarks Alhambra Generalife Gardens Albaicín - Day 4
Granada
You'll take a moderate hike through Sierra Nevada, home to Spain's highest peak on the mainland. During the hike you'll see snow-capped peaks, deep gorges, alpine lakes, and thick forests. The views throughout the trail cover a range of terrain, and you'll notice the diverse plant life that grows at this elevation.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Moderate hike in Sierra Nevada (9 km, approximately 3-4 hours, +/-250 m elevation gain)
Landmarks Sierra Nevada - Day 5
Zagrilla
This morning you're hiking through the Sierra Subbética nature park where you'll see olive groves, river valleys, and steep rocky mountains throughout. You'll walk into the Rio Bailón gorge, then stop at a traditional olive oil mill to see how they actually produce the oil. After that, the day ends in Zagrilla, a quiet village where you'll spend the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided hike in Sierra Subbética nature park (moderate difficulty, 7.5 km, approximately 3.5 hours, +88/-275 m ascent)
- Visit to traditional olive oil mill with insight into production process
Landmarks Sierra Subbética Nature Park Rio Bailón Gorge - Day 6
Córdoba to Seville
You'll spend time in Córdoba checking out the Mezquita, which is a mosque-cathedral with incredible columns throughout the interior. From there, you can wander the winding streets of the Judería, the former Jewish-Moorish quarter with courtyards full of flowers and small hidden squares tucked everywhere. Later in the day you'll travel to Seville where you'll stay for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of the Mezquita (mosque-cathedral) in Córdoba
- Walking tour of Judería (UNESCO World Heritage Site) - former Jewish-Moorish quarter
Landmarks Mezquita of Córdoba Judería (Jewish Quarter) - Day 7
Granada to El Puerto de Santa María
Join a guided tour through Seville to explore its Moorish character. You'll visit the large Gothic church and its Giralda bell tower, then check out the Alcázar fortress with its eastern architectural style. After walking through the historic Santa Cruz neighborhood, you'll travel to El Puerto de Santa María, a harbor town where you'll stay for 3 nights.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided city tour of Seville
- Exterior tour of Cathedral of Seville (UNESCO World Heritage Site) with Giralda bell tower
- Exterior tour of Alcázar fortress palace (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Walking tour of Santa Cruz neighborhood
Optional Activities
- Interior tour of Alcázar palace - €25 per person (must book when registering)
Landmarks Cathedral of Seville Giralda Alcázar, Seville Santa Cruz neighborhood - Day 8
El Puerto de Santa Maria
Today is free, so you can move at your own pace. Many people walk around El Puerto de Santa Maria, a busy town, and grab lunch or dinner at one of the fish restaurants along the waterfront. If you're interested, you can arrange an optional trip to Cádiz, which is Western Europe's oldest city, though that requires booking ahead.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Stroll through El Puerto de Santa Maria and dine at local fish restaurants
- Optional excursion to Cádiz (Western Europe's oldest city) with visit to cathedral, historic streets and palaces
Landmarks El Puerto de Santa Maria Cádiz - Day 9
Cape Trafalgar
You'll head to Vejer de la Frontera, a white village where you can walk through small alleyways and see the Moorish castle and an old nunnery. After exploring there, you'll hike through La Breña nature park along the coast where pine trees and dwarf palms grow, heading toward Cape Trafalgar. You'll end up at the lighthouse and can enjoy the cliffside views and the long beach stretching below.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic)
Included Activities
- Visit to Vejer de la Frontera white village with exploration of Moorish castle and former nunnery
- Guided hike through La Breña coastal nature park to Cape Trafalgar (easy difficulty, 4 km, approximately 1.5 hours, +/-200 m ascent)
Landmarks Vejer de la Frontera Moorish Castle, Vejer de la Frontera La Breña Nature Park Cape Trafalgar Trafalgar Lighthouse - Day 10
El Puerto de Santa María to Málaga
You'll hike through the Garzalema gorge from El Bosque to Benamahoma, walking through rocky karst terrain, oak forests, and past natural medicinal springs. After the hike, you'll have a farewell picnic with views of the landscape. Later you'll stop in Ronda, a mountain town dramatically perched on a cliff, to see the impressive Puente Nuevo bridge and the Tagus Gorge below before driving to Málaga for an overnight stay.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Farewell picnic)
Included Activities
- Easy hike through Río Majaceite gorge in Sierra Grazalema from El Bosque to Benamahoma (5 km, 2.5-3 hours, +140 m ascent)
- Farewell picnic with landscape views
- Visit to Ronda with views of Tagus Gorge and Puente Nuevo bridge
Landmarks Sierra Grazalema Río Majaceite Gorge El Bosque Benamahoma Ronda Tagus Gorge Puente Nuevo - Day 11
Departure from Málaga
After checking out of your accommodation, you'll make your way to the airport using public transport for your return flight back to Germany.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer by taxi (approximately €25)
- Airport transfer by public transport (approximately €2 per person)
Landmarks Málaga Airport
