Location:
The Granada region of Andalucia is one of Spain’s top climbing destinations. It has great rock, in amazing locations and great weather, with some of the best winter temperatures in Europe. Impressive limestone crags offer single and multi pitch sport climbing with routes graded 4 to 8c+, making the area suitable for beginners and advanced alike.

Holidays:
We offer unique 4 to 7 night group packages including airport transfers from Granada or Malaga airport, B+B accommodation, transport and driver for the whole of the holiday and packed lunches every day. Ensuring you only have to think about the climbing and socialising.

Climbing venues:

Based in Alhama de Granada we are within easy reach of many great crags, just two of which are the stunning “Los Cahorros”, Monachil boasting 16 sites and over 300 routes including impressive “tufers” on perfect rock and “Zorreras Altas” and “Zorreras Bajas”, Loja.

For more information and keeping up to date with climbing holidays in Spain check out the Rock Rambler Blog

We can accommodate UK instructors with their own groups and we also offer “Master Class”  holidays with some of the top climbers from the UK and Europe.

Prices:
275 € for 4 nights
350 € for 7 nights
Prices are based on a minimum of 6 people with two sharing as twin room. Excludes flights but includes all listed under “holidays”

‘Ronda and the Lakes’ 650,00 euros

This seven night cycle tour starts and finishes in the historic city of Antequera deep in the Andalucian province of  Malaga. With stunning rides to ‘El Conde del Guadhalorce’, Ronda and ‘Caserabonela’ in the Parque Natural of the Sierra de las Nieves.

Day 1.

Arrive in Andalucia where you can check in to your accommodation at ‘Hotel Castillo’ in the centre of the historic town of Antequera.

Day 2. Antequera to El Conde 33kms

A shorter first day ride to the stunning ‘El Conde’ de Guadhalorce. A quiet well maintained country road leads out high above Antequera, passing ‘Lobo Park’ the wolf sanctuary through amazing rolling countryside and limestone rock formations to the lake of Guadhalorce. Following the lakeside travel to the picturesque El Conde which is sat on the edge of a large dam and fantastic lake, where you will find ‘Hotel La Posada Del Conde’.

Day 3. El Conde to Ronda 59kms

Leaving El Conde following the lakeside in the direction of Ardales heading for Ronda, passing the beautiful town of Cuevas del Becerro whilst passing through true Spanish countryside to Ronda. Your hotel in Ronda is ‘Hermanos Macias’ which is directly accross from the ancient bull ring of Ronda.

Day 4 – Ronda

Time to relax and enjoy this ancient and special city. With it’s huge gorge and breathtaking architecture.

Day 5 Ronda to Casabonela 52kms

A great ride from Ronda to the white village of Casabonela via El Burgo and the Parque Natural of Las Sierras de las Nieves. Great roads and great views. Accommodation in the Spanish ‘Casa Rural’ El Caseron de Bonela

Day 6 Casabonela to Antequera 54.3kms

Returning to Antequera  via Pizarra and Alora with it’s castle dominating the landscape, before climbing past the world famous rocks of El Chorro, one of the world’s best climbing areas.

Day 7 Antequera Rest day

Time to see Antequera, it’s castle, bull ring and many famous areas  such as El Torcal with it’s very rare limestone rock formations and nature reserve.

Day 8 Departure

‘Alhama & La Alhambra’ 595,00 euros

Alhama de Granada is an ancient Moorish settlement situated half way between Granada and Malaga in the Poniente Granadino region of Granada. Surrounded by picturesque mountains and lakes, and built on the edge of a huge gorge, Alhama has many traditional bars and restaurants and is the perfect base for your cycling holiday.

Day 1 : Arrive at either Granada or Malaga airport, where you will be picked up and transported to the historic town of Alhama de Granada. Your accommodation here is ‘La Seguiriya’, a traditional Spanish hostal with original wine cellars (bodegas). It is beautifully maintained and professionally run, whilst still having that feel of a friendly family run hostal. *Storage for bikes here*

Day 2 : ‘Lakeland loop’

Our first ride takes us on a circuit of ‘Pantano de Los Bermejales’, a man made reservoir surrounded by five old villages. The route is 45km long, undulating with steady climbs and descents. The road surface is extremely good tar macadam and has stunning scenery.  B&B La Seguiriya.

Day 3 : Monte Frio & Washington Irving.’

Leaving Alhama town centre travelling towards Santa Cruz del Comercio.. A steady climbs takes us above Alhama on a well-surfaced road with great views of the Sierra Tejeda Mountains. Then a long steady descent to the village of Santa Cruz. Through the village heading towards the neighbouring villages of Valenzuela and Buena Vista on the way to Moraleda de Zafayona. This is part of the original Washington Irving trail. Bars and cafes here for refreshments.  Continuing towards Monte Frio via Tocon and Bracan, culminating with a climb which peaks 2km before Monte Frio.  A 50km ride in total with two climbs and long rolling descents. Accommodation here in the hotel La Enrea.  Monte Frio is the stunning last frontier of the Moorish Empire.

Day 4 : Monte Frio to Granada.

Climbing out of the town following the signs for Illora. A short, steep climb (2km) followed by amazing rolling descent through Puerto Lope and Pinos Puente to Granada. A 48km ride mostly downhill on good road surfaces.  Staying in the heart of this ancient city close to all the monuments and shops

Day 5 : Granada & La Alhambra.

A day to relax and see the sights of Granada and the not to be missed ‘La Alhambra’ the city and palaces of the great Moorish kings. Enjoy the city and take the opportunity to eat in one of it’s many traditional restaurants. B&B at Don Gonzalo.

Day 6 : Granada to Alhama.

Leaving the Granada area, we travel back to Alhama via Huerta del Sello, Cullar Vega, Las Gabias, La Malaha, Ventas de Huelma, Agron and finally Pantano de Los Bermejales on the way back to Alhama de Granada. Lots of towns on the way for stops, stunning views of three mountain ranges and Lake Bermejales from the highest point of the week at 1130m. A 49km ride on good surfaces. B&B at La Seguiriya.

Day 7 : La Alcaiceria & Parque Natural or Not!

A circular route from Alhama, passing through Ventas de Zafarraya via the Parque Natural back to Alhama. The route has many features such as; mountain views, a private bull ring and a final ride through the Parque Natural de Alhama finishing at the end of the gorge. A good tarmac surface to start, finishing on good country tracks. Bars in Ventas, and a hotel at the entrance to the Natural Park for refreshments and stops.  A 36km ride on good road surfaces. Or have your last day relaxing in thermal waters of Alhama at the Balneario. B&B at La Seguiriya.

Day 8 : Travel home via chosen airport.

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7 night Premier Guided Walking Holidays

*Group walking weeks 2010 :

14th March, 4th April, 22nd May, 19th June, 18th Sept, 23rd Oct and 21st Nov.

Book your place and join in with one of our group walking weeks  – or book your own dates to suit you!

Holiday includes airport transfers, driver and guide, Bed+Breakfast in your hotel and all evening meals in traditional local restaurants. Packed lunches on walks and entrance into the Alhambra Palace.

Day1. Arrive at your chosen airport and be met and trans÷ported to your hotel ‘Casa de la Sonrisa’ or La seguiriya’ in Alhama de Granada. Cava reception and introduction to your week. Evening dinner in the hotel.

Day 2.

‘Gorgeous Alhama’. A beautiful walk over and through the gorge of Alhama d Granada, giving you a perspective of the layout of the town and it’s amazing history,  gorge and cave houses. Evening dinner at restaurant ‘Pepe Raya’

Day 3.

Our first excursion to Purullena and Embalse de Negratin. A visit to this picturesque village with 90% of its’ inhabitants still living in cave houses. Followed by a picnic lunch at the Embalse de Negratin with stunnig views over the Sierra Nevada. Dinner at ‘Los Caños’ restaurant.

Day 4.

Our second walk in La Resinera. An old hamlet which in times gone bye produced Resin for many industries along this old smugglers route. Dinner in La Seguiriya restaurant.

Day 5.

Cultural visit to Montefrio. This mountain top fortress was the last outpost of the Moorish kingdom to fall before Granada itself. You can see why!

Day 6.

Our last walk through the gorge of Los Cahorros in Monachil. Fabulous canyon with rope bridges in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.Dinner at Cortijo Marquez a 700 year old farmhouse close to Alhama de Granada.

Day 7.

Granada and the Alhambra Palace. A day visit to the city of Granada the capital of Andalucia and the Alhambra Palace, the home the Moorish kings during the reign of Al -Andaluz.

Day 8.

Return to your departure airport.

Escocia

Escocia es un buen destino para ir de vacaciones y un buen lugar para observar la naturaleza en caulquier epoca del año y donde quieras. Es una de las tierras mas hermosas del mundo y la tendrias que descubriran los mas bellos paisajes y monumentos. Escocia llega al alma del viajero dejando su huella con recuerdos inolvidables…este es un lugar ideal desde el cual se pueden explorar los paisajes, la historis y la cultura de Escocia.

Viaje de cultura y senderismo – Ejemplo 7 dias -

Dia 1. Usted será reunido del aeropuerto y transportado a usted hotel, donde habrá una reunión de bienvenida.

Dia 2. Un 14 km andan a la cima de montaña de “Ben Ledi” con gran vistas.

Dia 3.Visity cultural a la pequeña aldea de “Pitlochry” y lo es distilery que es el más pequeño en Escocia.

Dia 4. ªLoch Lomond’. Un crucero en el lago de lomond siguió por una caminata al lado del lago y sendero de 9km.

Dia 5. Una visita a la capital de Escocia ‘Edimburgo es consigo antiguo ciudad y el castillo.

Dia 6. Un 13 km suben la montaña de “Ben Lawers”.

Dia 7. Una visita cultural a Stirling. Una ciudad con muchas tiendas y un hermoso castillo.

Dia 8. Transporte al aeropuerto

Tailor Made Holidays was created to provide a personal leisure holiday service, which has not previously been available in this part of Andalucia. We cater for single parent families and other families or groups who want an activity or walking holiday with either a gentler pace or where the family or group has different interests and abilities within it.

At ‘Tailor Made’ we aim to personalise your stay in the Granada region of Andalucia, in Southern Spain. We are based in the town of Alhama de Granada, which is set at the foot of the Sierra Tejeda, part of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. Surrounded by Almond and Olive groves, mountains and lakes, this is an ideal position for the perfect active or walking holiday. Granada and Malaga airports both serve the area providing inexpensive flights from all over the UK. The area lends itself perfectly to all kinds of activities. Alhama de Granada is built on the edge of a large gorge, which provides a stunning backdrop to low level walking. It can also be the start to more difficult walks into the Sierra Tejeda, with peaks such as La Maroma, which stands at 2068m and has great views of the North African coast. Alhama is situated only 1 hours drive from the Sierra Nevada and Sierra Alpujarras, and close to El Chorro and El Torcal. Both the latter are close to the historical town of Antequera and boast some of the most famous rock formations in Europe.

We can offer a variety of activities such as: mountain/hill or low-level walking, horse riding, mountain biking or road cycling, Go-Karting, quad biking, skiing (available in winter season only), Treasure Hunt Treks (for the young), Lake Days (with kayaks and pedaloes), Seaside Days (with banana boat rides), husky sledding and sledging (winter); also historical day visits like: The Alhambra Palace, El Torcal & Wolf Sanctuary, Antequera, Granada city (sights & shopping day).

*All activities can built into our corporate and team building breaks. You decide the activities, walks or day trips your family or group would like to participate in, the length of time you wish to spend on holiday and we will design a programme to create your ‘Tailor made Holiday’.