☀️ESCAPE TO THE SUN! Costa del Sol Hiking Trip☀️

Dump the British Blues for the Spanish coast side where the weather is drier, double digits year-round and 300+ days of clear skies means you have a great chance of seeing the sun!

Flights can be super cheap of you book in advance, and you only need one day off work.

This trip includes accommodation in a nice house by the beach, local travel and guided hikes with plenty of free time to explore the city.

ESTIMATED ITINERARY

This might change closer to the day to guarantee the best experience for you.

THURSDAY

Arrive in Malaga at night and we will pick you up from the airport.

If you prefer to arrive earlier, let us know.

We will have some food waiting for you at the house which is a 30 minutes drive from the airport.

FRIDAY

After breakfast, we head to Malaga's most famous hiking trail. Although this is an easy hike on your legs, you must have a good head for heights.

CAMINITO DEL REY

Caminito del Rey, or The King's Little Path, is one of the most popular hiking trails in Malaga. Much of the hike stretches along narrow walkways that hug cliffsides and cross gorges. Unsurprisingly, this route had a dangerous reputation, but it has become much safer after restoration work in 2015.

At 7.7 km and with few climbs, Caminito del Rey is a relatively easy hike that takes around 2 hours to complete and is led by a local guide who will teach the history of this canyon.

If you prefer not to do this walk, you can join me on another walk in the region with beautiful views of the lakes.

We return to Malaga by 4 pm with time to spare to visit the beach as the sun sets by 6 pm.

SATURDAY

Setenil de las Bodegas and Ronda

These two famous villages were built in some of the most stunning natural sights.

Setenil de las Bodegas was built under a massive rock, which provides much needed cool shade during the summer, and some of the buildings were carved inside this rock!

Ronda sits on top of a dramatic gorge which divides the oldest part of the city from the new. It retains architecture from its Roman, Arabic, Jewish and Christian past. The spectacular New Bridge (“Puente Nuevo”) which spans the gorge is the major sight of the city, although its name is a slight misnomer, as it is hardly "new" any more.....building commenced in 1751 and took until 1793 to complete!

Take a walk along the city wall or through the tiny streets and alleys which wind their way through the town, leading you to spectacular viewing points overlooking the gorge and valley, to open plazas or simply to a hidden bar or restaurant.

SUNDAY

A morning tour of Malaga visiting the main sights, followed by your final car trip to the airport.

FEE

£225 shared room - per person per bed

£275 single occupation room - per room

INCLUDED IN THE FEE

• three nights accommodation
• breakfasts
• packed lunch
• one dinner on Thursday
• local travel
• guided hikes

WHAT TO BRING beyond the usual

• Sports clothes
• Trainers
• A backpack
• A waterproof jacket
• Normal clothes for the evenings
• A swimming suit for the brave
• Sunglasses or a hat
• Your usual toiletries, meds, and etc

MEALS

Breakfasts will be a self-service in the apartment with options of porridge and ingredients for a cooked breakfast. Let us know if you have dietary needs or preferences.

We will have at least one dinner at a local restaurant so you can experience the local food, and we usually end up having lunch at a restaurant in Ronda, because the place is amazing.

On Sunday there is a chance to lunch at one of the famous restaurants in Malaga.

MEETING PLACE

Malaga Airport after 6 pm or another time that is best for you.

Return flight home: On Sunday, you will have the day off to do what you want, and we can drop you off at the airport at any time you choose

ATTENTION

A WhatsApp group will be set up a few days before the trip, and the final details will be given to you. Keep checking your messages on Meetup for the link to the group.

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