Walking
Walks of Andalusia
Almuñécar, Spain
Coastal paths
Hotel Helios Costa Tropical
£699 per person
7 2 Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £20 if not required
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Half board
Discover the scenery of the Costa Tropical on this special walking holiday
Spend a week admiring the spectacular scenery of the Costa Tropical with a full programme of coastal and countryside walks taking in beaches, valleys, villages and caves. There will be four full day walks, and an orientation walk of approximately two-and-a-half hours, ranging from moderate to strenuous and covering distances ranging from approximately 11km to 15km. All walks will be led by an experienced walking host, and accompanied by a backmarker.
Your walking programme
Almuñécar A local orientation walk of approximately two-and-a-half hours and starting from your hotel will take in the seafront, old town, castle, Roman ruins and botanical gardens of the pretty Andalusian town of Almuñécar.
Maro and the Caves of Nerja: Choose to view the famous Caves of Nerja (extra charge), or alternatively walk through Maro town and the surrounding fields. The two groups will rejoin for the main walk into the nearby National Park.
Alpujarra: With its spectacular snow-covered mountain peaks, the Alpujarra is one of the most beautiful regions of Spain. This walk centres on the spa town of Lanjaron and includes a gradual, lengthy scent to reveal breathtaking views of the valley
Frigiliana and Cómpeta: From one of the ‘white villages’ of Andalusia, walk across rolling hills, through two delightful villages and into a fruit growing area.
Coastal walk: Trace coastal paths to Salobrena, climb to the castle grounds with views over the coastal plain and return via the beach and a hidden valley. (Please note this route may be subject to change due to adverse weather conditions).
Including...
- Optional travel insurance underwritten by Great Lakes Insurance SE, UK Branch and additional cancellation rights on overseas holidays for over 50s, or a price reduction if not required (cover is subject to medical questions)
- Return flights and transfers
- Four walks plus an orientation walk
- Walking host, backmarker and Saga representative
- All breakfasts and dinners
- Welcome drink and drinks reception
- Porterage at your hotel
Address
Hotel Helios Costa Tropical, Paseo de la Flores (Playa San Cristobal), 18690 Almunecar, Spain
Introduction
The locally rated 3-star Hotel Helios Costa Tropical is a long term favourite with Saga guests – relax in the balmy climate and enjoy exploring the lovely region of Andalusia.
Accommodation
Most of the 232 bedrooms have a balcony with partial sea views.
Television
Telephone
Safe (extra charge)
Hairdryer
Minibar
Food and Drink
All meals are buffet-style plus a glass of local wine per person is included with dinner. Complimentary tea and coffee is served in the bar between 4pm and 5pm every afternoon.
Entertainment
During your stay, enjoy the following programme of activities and entertainment. Some activities may be at an extra charge and activities may change from time to time.
- Organ player twice a week
- Flamenco show once a week
- Daily entertainment programme
- Talk on Spanish culture and customs (fortnightly)
- Spanish lessons
- Paella demonstration (fortnightly, subject to minimum numbers)
- Bike hire (extra charge).
Restaurant 
Bar 
Outdoor swimming pool 
Jacuzzi 
Roof terrace garden 
Table tennis 
Spa 
Wi-Fi 
Walks of Andalusia
Almuñécar, Spain
from £699 per person 7 2 Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £20 if not required£699 per person
7 2 Including optional travel insurance or a price reduction of £20 if not required
