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.

UK citizens don't need a visa to travel to Spain for up to 90 days within a 180-day period. However, from 2025, UK citizens will need to apply for ETIAS authorization to enter Spain. ETIAS application process Go to the official ETIAS portal Enter personal information Provide travel information Answer health and security questions Review and submit the application Pay the application fee

It’s highly recommended you take out personal travel insurance. Travel cover protects you in the case of unforeseen circumstances including cancellations, injuries, equipment loss, flight changes and other events that could negatively impact your trip. We suggest specialist adventure travel insurers, [Rise & Shield](https://riseandshield.com/). They cover 100s of activities and are easy to deal with if you need to make a claim. They also cover unique scenarios, like trekking at altitude or emergency evacuation in hard-to-reach places, that ordinary travel insurance doesn’t cover.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.