Page 14 of Central and Western Europe by Intrepid Travel

xxxxxxxxxxxx spain inside andalucia active 8 days ex malaga itinerary day 1 malaga/jubrique with its whitewashed houses and steep winding streets jubrique is a typical village of the serrania de ronda day 2 genalguacil walk through plus local payment eu100 physical culture shock the monarda valley to genalguacil a haven for artists and art-lovers wander through flower-lined streets littered with fountains and sculptures and enjoy lunch at a traditional wayside inn day 3 el canalizo a chance to stretch the legs on the superb ascent of el canalizo this long ridge of granite-like rock is part of the sierra bermeja mountains which separate jubrique from the mediterranean sea day 4 ronda split in two by a savage gorge ronda is one of andalucia s most striking towns soak up the moorish atmosphere and stare in wonder at the houses teetering on the cliff s edge day 5 los hoyones take in a birds-eye view of the villages that dot the genal valley on the los hoyones circular walk day 6 loma de la serena walk through pine forests and chestnut groves taking in the sweet orchard smells there is plenty of free time to relax and get to know the locals or perhaps take a dip in the community pool day 7 penon de benadalid traverse the spectacular penon de benadalid situated between the broad guadiaro valley and the wooded glens of genal visit the 18th century olive mill before lunch in the delightful village of benadalid day 8 malaga after breakfast we bid farewell to jubrique and return to malaga ˇ experience the andalucian lifestyle ˇ visit arty genalguacil ˇ ascend el canalizo ˇ admire the deep gorge of ronda ˇ try your hand at local crafts ˇ roam the stunning genal valley spain spain is not one country but many discover moorish influences in andalucia and listen to bagpipes in celtic galicia in madrid join the locals for `tapas siesta and fiesta or hit the boutiques in monica alvarez leader cosmopolitan barcelona photography competition 2006 puente nuevo by night ronda chris williams accommodation simple hotels 7 nts transport walking minivan 4wd group size max 12 meals no meals included budget allow eu280 for meals not included departs selected sun traveller rating not applicable as this is a new itinerary 2007 2008 start finish 15 jul 22 jul 27 apr 04 may 29 apr 06 may 09 sep 16 sep 01 jun 08 jun 20 may 27 may 30 sep 07 oct 22 jun 29 jun trip code 17 jun 24 jun 28 oct 04 nov 24 jun 01 jul axa moorish spain original 15 days madrid to barcelona itinerary days 1-2 madrid discover modern spain with a visit to one of madrid s many museums or kick back with a coffee at plaza mayor also experience old-world spain on plus local payment eu200 physical culture shock a day trip to the medieval city of toledo days 3-4 seville bursting with historical sights seville is an elegant city known for its fiestas explore moorish delights by day and enjoy concerts in the reales alcázares by night days 5-6 terifa soak up the sun and the surf on the costa de la luz try out kite surfing or take a day trip to northern africa day 7 ronda journey to the white-washed town of ronda split in two by a deep gorge and rejoined by the amazing puente nuevo day 8 cordoba a melting pot of muslim jewish and christian cultures cordoba was once the largest city in europe be sure to visit the beautiful mezquita days 9-11 granada a visit to the impressive alhambra is a must there s also time to explore the arab quarter with its steep maze of alleyways and sweeping views of the sierra nevada day 12 valencia we arrive in spain s third largest city birthplace of paella and home to the holy grail after a night on the train days 13-15 barcelona the artistic heart of spain barcelona is also a city that likes to party visit the picasso museum and gaudi s bizarre sagrada familia cathedral enjoy some of the best shopping in europe and soak up the fiesta vibe accommodation basic multishare hotels 13 nts overnight train 1 nt transport train bus walking metro group size max 12 meals no meals included budget allow eu525 for meals not included departs selected sat notes our accommodation has shared bathroom facilities traveller rating not applicable as this is a new itinerary 2007 start 12 may 02 jun 16 jun 07 jul 21 jul finish 26 may 16 jun 30 jun 21 jul 04 aug 11 aug 25 aug 15 sep 29 sep 20 oct 25 aug 08 sep 29 sep 13 oct 03 nov 2008 17 may 31 may 07 jun 21 jun 21 jun 05 jul seville caroline pearce ˇ see traditional flamenco in seville ˇ chill out on the costa de la luz ˇ explore the alhambra ˇ marvel at gaudi s architecture asg 21 trip code

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