Sierra Nevada: Hiking in Blossom

You should be able to walk for 4 hours a day and have a fair level of fitness There are some uphill sections, and the paths can be uneven and rocky.

If you would prefer to have your own room, there is a single room supplement of EUR80 available for this trip.

1. A good pair of walking boots/shoes, preferably not brand new 2. Walking poles, if you are not confident on loose ground (we have several pairs you can use or you can buy a cheap pair in most villages) 3. Waterproofs 4. Warm jacket, fleece etc 5. Sun hat 6. Sun cream 7. Sun glasses 8. Comfortable backpack 9. Water bottle/ camel pack 10. Travel insurance 11. Health card 12. Blister plasters 13. Shorts/t-shirts

We usually allow anyone over the age of 16 years to join. If you have younger children that you want to bring along, please contact us beforehand, as we can usually arrange a private trip.

Spain's currency is the Euro. Cards are accepted in most restaurants, bars, and hotels. There is a cash machine in Cadiar and Lobras that we will pass and can stop at.

There are no specific requirements for a visa into Spain. Please check with your own consulate to be sure travel requirements are met.

No, you only need your daypack to carry what you need for the hike - waterproofs, suncream, hats, personal belongings, etc.

In January/February the weather is usually quite settled. It's dry with daytime temps of around 14 - 16°C and nighttime 0°C - 5°C - in the sun it will feel about 20°C. There is the possibility of rain and sometimes strong winds.

The accommodation is set in the stunning Alpujarras countryside. The rooms are all underfloor heated with en-suite bathrooms. All rooms are either doubles or twins, but you can reserve a room for single use.

We like to keep the groups personable so 12 people is the maximum. If you're a walking club or group we can take more people. Drop us a message for large group enquiries.

The relevant information is under the itinerary.

There are no steep drop-offs. However, there is a section of 5m with an exposed bit on one side.

All the meals are included in the trip (four evening meals, four breakfasts & three lunches are provided). The evening meal is a three-course menu. Lunches are in bars/restaurants. Breakfasts are traditionally Spanish, consisting of toast, coffee, fruit, eggs, and fresh juice. All diets can be catered for.

Water bottles can be refilled from the taps or bottled water can be bought at the hotel.

Start/ pick-up point: Malaga airport - Malaga Central(train station - on request) at 2:00 PM End/ drop-off point: Return to Malaga airport for 10:00 AM

There is no real tipping policy in Spain. But as with everything if you feel the service was good and you want to tip, the usual is 10% of the amount.

Generally, the almond trees are in blossom from January-February which is why we release dates over this time when the landscape is at its most spectacular. However, weather and annual changes affect the flowering season so we cannot guarantee this. Depending on demand, we sometimes open dates over March. If you are looking to book at this time, please note that there's a good chance that you miss the blossom season.

If you would like to hike some more or extend your stay in Spain to visit Granada, Ronda, Cordoba or Sevilla, let us know. We've been guiding and organising holidays for 20 years in the Andalucian province.

We can cater to all dietary requirements. Just let us know in advance before you arrive of any allergies (gluten, nuts, lactose, etc). Please indicate this on your Guest trip form after booking.

1300m/ 4250ft is the highest that you will reach on this trek. This is well below the threshold where people usually start to experience altitude symptoms.