Walking Holidays in the Alcornocales Natural Park

A minimum booking of 2 people are required for this holiday.

This vast park covers 167,767 hectares; it is named after the handsome and beautifully kept cork oak forest. It is the largest remaining cork oak forest in the Iberian Peninsula and contains the remnants of the ancient sub-tropical forest that once covered most of southern Europe. Species of rhododendron and laurels still survive in the deep gorges and the area is home to abundant wildlife that supports a thriving community of large raptors; griffon vultures, golden eagles and buzzards.

Whilst walking you will see beautiful flora and fauna, which includes some rare species as well as rivers, lakes and ancient cave paintings. The area is easily accessible via road there are also many minor roads, forest tracks, walking and cycling routes crisscrossing the park. The region is perfect for a variety of activities due its prime location between the mountains of the Sierra de Ronda and the beautiful beaches of the Atlantic coast.

The best times of year for walking holidays are between March until early June and September and October. You can chose from easy, moderate or more challenging routes

Accommodation is in a beautiful 18th century Andalucian town house in Alcalá de los Gazules. The house sleeps 8 people in 4-twin en-suite rooms; there is no single supplement for sole use. A 10% discount is offered to groups of 4 or more sharing an en-suite room. Each bedroom is simply decorated and comfortably equipped with shower, heating, towels and hairdryers. To relax there is a guest lounge, splash pool and two terraces, one of which has panoramic views of the Natural Park. Meals are based on Spanish, Mediterranean and Moroccan cuisine.

Alcalá de los Gazules lies in between sea and mountain it has 'Historic- Artistic' status 12th century Moorish origins with winding narrow streets and hill top views of beautiful and dramatic scenery. Alcala is a small, friendly and typically Spanish town.

Click here for an outline programme and details of the walks

A one-week Walking Holiday includes

• 5 Walking Excursions inc. guide (optional)
• 1 Excursion Day
• Free transfers from Jerez & Gibraltar Airport
• Transport for all scheduled activities
• Walking permits
• 7 nights accommodation inc. breakfast
• 6 Evening meals, 3 Lunches at the house, 1 packed lunch
• Packed mid – morning snack on walks

Not included
Air Fares
2 x lunches taken on location
1 x evening meal (local restaurant)

Self Guided Walks

We will supply you with all the information/maps for local walks and any necessary passes. For accommodation you can choose between B&B and self-catering.

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