Dates: Friday 4th to 11th December – 7 nights/ 8 days
Guide: Encarna Castillo, local guide
Walking Grade: Goat 1
Base: The Mariposa Hotel, C/Casas de Campos, 17 Malaga 29001
The Mariposa is on a great pedestrian street in central Malaga. A short walk to the sea and the promenade where there are many seaside cafes and bars. Also very close to the street of lights with the fantastic festive light show.
(If you would like to join us and stay in a cheaper hotel let us know as we have contact with the Hotel California that may have rooms too.)
Arrival: There will be a WalkingWomen welcome at the airport from 14:00 on Friday and they will help with directions to the Hotel Mariposa and also will travel with you.
Check in to the Mariposa at 15:00, settle in and then meet at the Mariposa rooftop bar for a 18:00 briefing with your guide Encarna.
Getting there:
A taxi costs approx 20 euro from the airport to the Mariposa hotel. Or an Uber / Cabify approx 15 euros.
There is a train into the city centre to Maria Zambrano Station – a 20 minute walk to the hotel or 5 minutes by taxi (there are many at the station) You can check out trains here Renfe Train. To the city centre it costs only a few euro.
There is also a bus from the airport to the City Centre – approx 4 euros.
There are many flights or trains to Malaga so travel to suit you. NOTE: We can organise extended stays in Spain if you wanted to visit the Alhambra in Granada, go to Seville , Madrid …
Departure: Friday December 11th departures after breakfast ( which is until 11am )
Price: £1700 per person in a solo occupancy room for 1 week
If you bring a partner or friend and share a room the price is £1,400 per person. We will adjust invoices to reflect the room you have booked once you have paid your £200 deposit.
What is included in the cost of your holiday:
- B&B ensuite hotel accommodation in a 4 star boutique hotel with spacious rooms, a buffet breakfast loved by previous guests. This accommodation was given 5 stars by our WW guests.
- Welcome drinks in the roof top hotel bar on Friday.
- 6 Evening meals ( one evening free )
- A Flamenco show
- All activities on the itinerary – entrance fees
- All local transport required
- Guided walks – English speaking local woman guide
- Local experiences in restaurants and bars run by women
Not included:
- Travel to the Mariposa Hotel, Malaga
- Lunches ( there is a substantial buffet breakfast and meals on 6 evenings. You might want a lunch time snack)
- Additional drinks
- Travel insurance – essential to have
