Andalucia, Spain's largest province, is only a few miles from Morocco and harbours many characteristics from its Moorish history. Rolling plains planted with sunflowers, olives and wheat stretch to the distant mountains and beyond the southern sierras, while long fertile valleys add to the varied scenery. Based near Algamitas, Cortijo Rosario boasts views as far as Seville, Cadiz and Malaga provinces. This beautiful renovated farmhouse sits in the heart of an agricultural community where life goes on much as it has for generations. Our walks take us through rugged hills, white villages, olive groves and the granite peaks of Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, and a whole day is reserved for Seville. Look out for special weeks where you can learn and practise Spanish whilst you walk.SPANISH WALK & TALK (See Dates & Prices page for special departures)Learn Spanish while you relax at our comfortable lodge in the Andalucian countryside, then enjoy using your newly learnt skills on your walks through Moorish cities and 'Pueblos Blancos'. Short sessions during the week will provide basic language skills, which you can practise with the local Spanish staff, helping you feel like a local in no time.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Cortijo Rosario. 2 Gentle walk through rolling olive groves to neighbouring village of Villanueva de San Juan. 3 Visit Canos Santos Monastery; walk to Setenil, a unique 'Pueblo Blanco' with homes built into the side of a gorge. 4 Introduction to magnificent city of Seville with free time to explore at your own pace. 5 At El Chorro Gorge, we walk to a high point and see the most spectacular scenery in Spain including the canyon, the massive Guadalhorce dam and resevoir complex. 6 Pass of the Doves offers a different scene again with a walk through fantastic limestone scenery to white village of Benaocaz. 7 Walk the circuit around the impressive Penon crag; optional tapas lunch to soak up the Andalucian atmosphere. 8 End Cortijo Rosario.

Mode of travel: 5 days centre-based walking. Travel by private minibus and on foot.
Group size: Min. 2, max. 15, plus leader, driver and local staff.
Accommodation: 7 nights Cortijo Rosario.
Food: All breakfasts, 5 packed lunches and 7 dinners included.
Trip Reference: TDS
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an 'R' in the dates and prices table below.