Moorish Kingdom Of Granada
The Moorish Kingdom of Granada was established in the thirteenth century encompassing the provinces of Granada, Málaga, and Almería. For 250 years the region had a thriving Islamic culture evidenced today by the architectural legacies found throughout the area. The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, is representative of the Muslim, Jewish and Christian influences which affected the Kingdom of Granada throughout the centuries. During this week long walking tour there will be ample time to contemplate the rich history with a series of walks to visit centuries old Moorish towns and villages in the high valleys of the Alpujarras and the Tahá de Pitres with their crumbling fortresses and castles and the troglodyte quarter of Guadix. Set at the foot of the snow capped Sierra Nevada mountain range, Granada is a natural base to amble the impressive trails before spending time in the cities Albayzin quarter and the Alhambra Palace.
brief itinerary
DAY 1 Arrive Málaga, transfer to Pampaneira DAY 2 Day walk to view Moorish villages via a series of 'empedrado' footpaths (4.5-5hrs) DAY 3 From Trevélez to Juviles, transfer to La Calahorra via the ruins of the Alcazaba de Aldeire fortress (5hrs) DAY 4 Visit castle then walk in the Sierra de Baza Natural Park (4.5hrs) DAY 5 Walk (depending on season) either to the Vereda de la Estrella (5.5hrs) or the wooded Sierra de Huétor (3.5hrs) to view the Sierra Nevada, then on to Granada DAY 6 A day to explore Granada including the Albayzín quarter and the Alhambra palace DAY 7 Morning walk through the Arenales del Trevenque with its fascinating alpine flora (3.5hrs), afternoon free in Granada DAY 8 Transfer to Málaga (arrival 11am earliest), trip concludes
trip dates
Trip Dates
| 28 February 2010 | - | 07 March 2010 | |
| 28 March 2010 | - | 04 April 2010 | |
| 30 May 2010 | - | 06 June 2010 | |
| 25 July 2010 | - | 01 August 2010 | |
| 08 August 2010 | - | 15 August 2010 | |
| 05 September 2010 | - | 12 September 2010 | |
| 14 November 2010 | - | 21 November 2010 |
what's included
•7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners (June, July & August departure meal inclusions are slightly different) •7 nights accommodation in 2 star hotels with private facilities •one evenings entertainment in Granada (flamenco, concert, dance or play) • experienced walking guide • internal transfers Note: The June, July and August departures follow a slightly altered itinerary and inclusions provided to take account of festivals or summer walking opportunities#Holy Week in Granada - 28 Mar^Festival Program (Corpus Christi) - 30 May~Summer Program - 25 Jul^^Festival Program (Veranos del Corral) - 8 Aug
AT A GLANCE
countries involved:
spain
trip activity:
walking - guided
trip grading:
introductory to moderate
duration:
8 days
price:
AU $1,790.00
