Dates: Saturday 2nd October to Saturday 9th October – 7 nights and 8 days with 6 days hiking, cultural experiences yoga and massage for your perfect well being break.
Guide: Local Guide – Paulina with WalkingWomen support throughout
Walking Grade: We grade this 2 Goats because we are in a mountainous area and there is some ascent and descent beyond Goat 1 Level but not more than 400 metres, The distances are Goat 1 level up to 5 miles/ 8km. All walks are steady as this holiday is to slow down, relax and be in beautiful nature – you will walk gently with lots of time to stop and enjoy views, swim in the sea, have a traditional Spanish lunch and soak up this nourishing place.
We have walking poles available for those who need them but don’t want to pack them.
Maximum distance: 7km
Maximum ascent: up to 600 metres on 1 walk. Others maximum 300m.
Terrain: coastal paths , some rocky paths, old aqueducts , good promenade paths
Highlights:
- The sweeping view of the horseshoe bay of La Herradurra
- The protected natural area with coastal scenery and hidden coves fabulous for swimming
- La Herradurra itself – a traditional Andalusian seaside village with whitewashed houses, little cafes and restaurants amd a very relaxed pace
- Quiet, unspoilt hiking all around
- The proximity to Malaga and Granada ( both 1 hour away ) – a must to visit if you can extend your visit. We can organise everything.
Base: Finca Indigo, is a new retreat centre we have discovered and perfect for WalkingWomen – an oasis of calm overlooking the Mediterranean. It provides a comfortable , character filled rooms in the restored farmhouse buildings – all beautifully designed with the most modern facilities – showers, air conditioning, heating, tea and coffee facilities and garden or sea views.
Run by Heather and her team. They say:
” Between ocean breeze and mountain peace, you’ll find the place your soul has been longing for”
The Finca has 10 rooms for one or two people – all set in 1.4 hectares of mature gardens. There are 2 small pools for refreshing dips, a massage room , yoga space and places to sit to simply enjoy the views, read a book, chat together. Meals will be together at the Finca and there is an honesty bar available.
Arrival: La Herradurra is 1 hour from Malaga Airport. We will arrange one airport transfer to pick up around 16.00 at Malaga Airport. Please book flights to meet this transfer.
Departure: There will be an airport transfer leaving the Finca at approximately 10:00. Please book flights to leave at 13.00 at the earliest.
If you would like to stay on for a weekend in Malaga, Granada or further afield we can help arrange this. We have hotels we use and can recommend our local guides in Malaga and Granada ( Victoria is an Alhambra guide and we highly recommend this for a visit)
Price: £ 2,500 per person for this fully inclusive weeks holiday in a solo occupancy en-suite room,
If you bring a partner/friend and share a room the price is £1,800 per person ( £700 discount per person)
Includes;
- Ensuite room
- All Meals
- A massage session
- 4 x Yoga sessions
- Experienced local guiding
- Excursions
- Walking Women Support with you throughout your stay
- Airport Transfer for pick up and return to Malaga
- All transport required for your itinerary
Not Included:
- Travel to Spain ( Malaga is the nearest airport)
- Extra drinks
- Additional massages , yoga sessions of activities not included in the itinerary
