Moderate-to-challenging walking on more rugged terrain with significant ascents / descents on most days. Compass skills may be required (check the individual holiday).
The season for this holiday is:
01 April 2021 - 15 June 2021
07 September 2021 - 31 October 2021
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| °C | 11 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 11 |
| mm | 111 | 102 | 83 | 76 | 52 | 33 | 13 | 13 | 32 | 79 | 128 | 124 |
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7 nights: 01 April 2021 - 15 June 2021 & 07 September 2021 - 31 October 2021
Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above
| Starting | Price | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 25 Apr 2021 | £945 | £335 |
| 26 Apr - 8 Jun 2021 | £970 | £355 |
| 7 - 19 Sep 2021 | £990 | £335 |
| 20 Sep - 14 Oct 2021 | £970 | £355 |
| 15 - 24 Oct 2021 | £945 | £335 |
| 3rd & 4th person discount | -£60 | |
| Single traveller supplement | £60 |
Includes accommodation, meals and services integral to the holiday as described, plus walking notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.
Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.
Room upgrades (£ per person per night)
| Hotel al Lago, Zahara de la Sierra | ||
|---|---|---|
| Deluxe suite: 01 Apr - 15 Jun 2021 | £15 | |
| Deluxe suite: 07 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 | £15 | |
| Larger: 01 Apr - 15 Jun 2021 | £6 | |
| Larger: 07 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 | £6 |
| Molino del Santo, Benaoján | ||
|---|---|---|
| Junior suite with terrace: 01 Apr - 15 Jun 2021 | £40 | |
| Junior suite with terrace: 07 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 | £40 | |
| Superior with terrace: 01 Apr - 15 Jun 2021 | £25 | |
| Superior with terrace: 07 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 | £25 |
| Hotel San Gabriel, Ronda | ||
|---|---|---|
| Junior suite: 01 Apr - 15 Jun 2021 | £40 | |
| Junior suite: 07 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 | £40 | |
| Superior: 01 Apr - 15 Jun 2021 | £12 | |
| Superior: 07 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 | £12 |
Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room
| La Mejorana, Grazalema (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr - 15 Jun 2021 | £46 | £68 |
| 07 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 | £46 | £68 |
| Molino del Santo, Benaoján (with dinner) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr - 30 Apr 2021 | £110 | £160 |
| 01 May - 15 Jun 2021 | £120 | £172 |
| 07 Sep - 23 Sep 2021 | £120 | £172 |
| 24 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 | £110 | £160 |
| Hotel San Gabriel, Ronda (B&B) | Double room | Single room |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr - 07 Apr 2021 | £50 | £100 |
| 08 Apr - 11 Apr 2021 | £75 | £150 |
| 12 Apr - 07 May 2021 | £50 | £100 |
| 08 May - 09 May 2021 | £75 | £150 |
| 10 May - 15 Jun 2021 | £60 | £120 |
| 07 Sep - 13 Sep 2021 | £80 | £160 |
| 14 Sep - 31 Oct 2021 | £60 | £120 |
Travelling from the UK
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen - Malaga | Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Belfast Intl. - Malaga | Aer Lingus, easyJet, jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Bournemouth - Malaga | Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Doncaster Sheffield - Malaga | TUI |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Nottingham East Midlands - Malaga | jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Nottingham East Midlands - Seville | Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Glasgow Prestwick - Malaga | Ryanair |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Inverness - Seville (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford - Malaga | jet2, Ryanair, TUI |
| Leeds Bradford - Seville (via Amsterdam Schiphol) | KLM |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Liverpool - Malaga | easyJet |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| London City - Malaga | British Airways |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Gatwick - Malaga | British Airways, easyJet, TUI |
| Gatwick - Seville | British Airways, easyJet |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Heathrow - Malaga | British Airways |
| Heathrow - Seville (via Madrid) | Iberia |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| London Southend - Malaga | easyJet |
| Outward route | Airline |
|---|---|
| Stansted - Malaga | British Airways, easyJet, jet2, Ryanair |
| Stansted - Seville | Ryanair |
This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service (£60 for India and Nepal). Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.
Connecting travel options - flying via Seville
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| direct taxi Seville airport to hotel (1h30) | £70 | flexible |
| bus Seville to Algodonales (1h45, pay locally), taxi Algodonales to hotel (0h15) | £10 | 1500 |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| bus Ronda to Seville (2h) | pay locally | 1200 (1545 Sat-Sun) |
| direct taxi hotel to Seville airport (1h30) | £70 | flexible |
Connecting travel options - flying via Malaga
| Outward route | Price per person |
Latest flight arrival time |
|---|---|---|
| direct taxi Malaga airport to hotel (2h) | £76 | flexible |
| bus Malaga to Ronda (2h, pay locally), taxi Ronda to hotel (0h45) | £26 | 1800 (1600 Sat) |
| Homeward route | Price per person |
Earliest flight departure time |
|---|---|---|
| direct taxi hotel to Malaga airport (1h30) | £60 | flexible |
| bus Ronda to Malaga (1h45) | pay locally | 1215 (1245 Sat-Sun) |
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This was a beautiful walking holiday with amazing walks and spectacular scenery. The background research was extensive down to every last detail. The people we met were very helpful and with sunny weather it was one of our best holidays ever and worth every penny. Thankyou Inntravel.
We greatly enjoyed our walking holiday with Inntravel - the route descriptions were very detailed and always accurate. The carefully selected accommodations met all expectations and we especially loved the heartfelt welcome we received at La Mejorana in Grazalema. Both Hotel Al Lago and Molino del Santo served excellent food - in Grazalema, we also happened upon a great little place called Casa Martin 1920 that had great drinks (Vermouth and Sherry from the tap!) and excellent tapas. Of all the walks we did, the one from Grazalema to Benaojan was probably our favourite for the incredible landscapes and views, with the Pinsapar trail being a close second (we really suggest not turning around halfway and going all the way to the end of the forest).
The whole holiday was a wonderful experience. Every days walk was different, interesting and some - dramatic. The weather from the 7th to the 14th October was hot and continuously sunny. We loved seeing the soaring Griffon Vultures and a Golden Eagle too. The 1st little Autumn crocus were appearing amongst the rocks.
The choice of hotels couldn't have been bettered. The hosts were welcoming and helpful and where we ate in the hotel, the food was simple and delicious.We reluctantly came home thinking we could do those walks all over again. The finale of the walk up to Ronda was the icing on the cake! The San Gabriel Hotel created the perfect atmosphere for our last evening.
This was a beautiful walking holiday with amazing walks and spectacular scenery. The background research was extensive down to every last detail. The people we met were very helpful and with sunny weather it was one of our best holidays ever and worth every penny. Thankyou Inntravel.
We greatly enjoyed our walking holiday with Inntravel - the route descriptions were very detailed and always accurate. The carefully selected accommodations met all expectations and we especially loved the heartfelt welcome we received at La Mejorana in Grazalema. Both Hotel Al Lago and Molino del Santo served excellent food - in Grazalema, we also happened upon a great little place called Casa Martin 1920 that had great drinks (Vermouth and Sherry from the tap!) and excellent tapas. Of all the walks we did, the one from Grazalema to Benaojan was probably our favourite for the incredible landscapes and views, with the Pinsapar trail being a close second (we really suggest not turning around halfway and going all the way to the end of the forest).
The whole holiday was a wonderful experience. Every days walk was different, interesting and some - dramatic. The weather from the 7th to the 14th October was hot and continuously sunny. We loved seeing the soaring Griffon Vultures and a Golden Eagle too. The 1st little Autumn crocus were appearing amongst the rocks.
The choice of hotels couldn't have been bettered. The hosts were welcoming and helpful and where we ate in the hotel, the food was simple and delicious.We reluctantly came home thinking we could do those walks all over again. The finale of the walk up to Ronda was the icing on the cake! The San Gabriel Hotel created the perfect atmosphere for our last evening.
The scenery throughout the walk was sensational. Seeing so many griffon vultures soaring above us near Zahara was thrilling as was watching a large stag making its way up a nearby hillside. Hotel Molino del Santo was exceptional in every way.
We have done many Inntravel holidays and this was up there as one of the best. Lovely walks in a beautiful and peaceful area. The walks were at times long but not difficult. Our favourites were the Montejaque Circuit and the Pinsapo Reserve. Accommodation was of a very high standard.
The two back-to-back walking holidays in Spain that I took with Inntravel were fantastic. They chose beautiful routes, fantastic accommodations (with great food!), and provided all the maps and notes needed to make the walks successful. I had a wonderful time!
INNTRAVEL NOTE: This customer followed The Aracena Sierra singe centre holiday with the White Towns & Rugged Mountains walking itinerary.
Once again, we had an unforgettable walking holiday with Inntravel's help. Everything was perfect. We enjoyed the spectacular nature and the tranquillity and local charm of Zahara and Grazalema as well as the magnificence of Ronda. All accommodations were well-picked, and we felt very welcome everywhere. Inntravel's route notes were flawless and helped us to relax and not worry about getting lost in the mountains. In Ronda, we had the most delicious tapas at Tragatá, and we highly recommend that you go there and soak up the local atmosphere while trying some of the many tapas-dishes. We will surely be back to discover more of Andalucia's beauty one day.
An outstanding walking holiday in superb countryside with welcoming hotels. Extremely well organised. A delight.
One of our favourite holidays ever. Andalucia in spring is stunning - scenery, wildflowers and brilliant for birdwatching. The walking routes and hotels were excellent.
The Garganta Verde walk was superb - we sat for hours at the overlook, watching vultures warm up in the morning and then take off for the day. The walk from Grazalema to Benaojan was 20km, and we literally didn't see a single person all day. So quiet you think you've gone deaf!
This was a fabulous holiday - our second with Inntravel. The walks were absolutely magnificent - varied, interesting and fun. The Grazalema area is stunning. The hotels are excellent and the logistics (from the walking guidance notes through to bag transfers and getting to and from Spain) were faultless. We are very happy customers!
Generally excellent choice of location and walks. I can see why you have included it, but it felt a bit of shame ending the holiday in Ronda. After spending the week in some tranquil villages (which I'm assuming is what most walkers are after) it was a bit disappointing to be met with thousands of tourists all jostling for views of the gorge. It is an absolutely amazing view, but Ronda felt out of kilter with the other places we stayed and felt more like a city break destination.
It was a very enjoyable holiday with good walking in wonderful scenery.
Delighted to find railway station at Benaojan whereby we could venture along to another town with castle for the day. Ronda was of course delightful to approach and explore. The views fron Zahara (Arco de la Villa) hotel were breathtaking over the reservoir.
We really enjoyed our walking holiday in Andalucia. The countryside was beautiful and we stayed in some lovely places. The food at both Hotel Al Lago and Molino del Santo was superb. We didn’t necessarily want to do long walks every day, so we booked additional nights in both Grazalema and Ronda so we could have ‘chill out, let’s just mooch around’ days. Molino del Santo was our favourite hotel with a superb pool area and we could easily have stayed there longer. Be aware that not all the walks are possible if you’re there between June and October (we didn’t fully consider this) – the alternatives suited us fine though. Overall a great trip and we’d love to return in future.
A superb tour with some great walks and lovely accommodation. We especially loved Molino del Santo where we had an extra night to visit the caves. The hotel arranged our booking and a taxi up for us, and we walked back down to have lunch there, with plenty of short walk opportunities for the afternoon. Malaga is well worth a couple of extra nights - lots to see and do and most of the old town is pedestrianised with plenty of eating places; it has a really vibrant atmosphere.
Another Inntravel well-organised holiday with excellent walking notes. Late April was particularly good for flowers in the mountains and a spectacular wildflower meadow on the approach to Ronda the likes of which I have never seen before. We must have spent at least half an hour taking photos, the majority of which I have never seen before. Loved El Molino del Santo - on my list to go back! Found the Hotel San Gabriel in Ronda a bit quirky. In Ronda, Faustino's in Calle Santa Cecilla tapas bar is now permanently closed. We went to the Tragatapas for lunch, just as well we did not go for dinner, tapas there are different but the portions are small even for a tapas. The tapas bar, Toro at Carrera Espinel, has low-key ambience, good tapas, price and service. We did try to go to some of the others recommended but they were either closed on the day we were there or opened very late. Worth adding an extra night at Ronda for time to explore. Have no hesitation in recommending this holiday for experienced walkers. As we were not travelling directly back to Malaga, Inntravel were very helpful in giving us advice on how to get to Marbella from Ronda.
Highlights for us were the scenery and wildlife: Green Gorge (griffon vultures), the walk up Simancon (ibex and yellow bee orchids), the Montejaque circuit (half a dozen wild boar) plus the welcome and hospitality found everywhere - most especially from Andres at La Mejorana in Grazalema. Great food at the Molino del Santo (Benaojan) and in Ronda at the restaurant Carmen la de Ronda. Ask the hotel to book a table for you - it gets very busy.
In spite of having some freakishly dreadful weather (the wettest and coldest it has been in living memory!) we had a wonderful time on this holiday. The hotels and food were uniformly excellent and the sadly truncated walking we were able to do was captivating. We will certainly book this holiday again so that we can do it in more typical weather.
The unique views of the hill towns from the heights of the mountains were a highlight. The Pileta Caves transported me in time and challenged me to imagine life so many thousands of years ago.
White Towns and Rugged Mountains was a wonderful walk/hike through Andalusia. We loved the routes selected which brought us through a constantaly changing landscape--walking on cobbled medieval roads, along terraced olive groves, over a mountain pass and through small hamlets. The walking notes were extremely detailed and accurate which made us feel secure even when we seemed to be in the middle of nowhere. The day hikes also offered a variety of experiences and we wanted to do them all. We especially enjoyed the Garganta Verde with the multicolored steep cliff walls and magestic Griffon vultures diving and circling above. We stayed an extra night in Grazalema to be able to do both Mt. Simancon and the Pinsapo Reserve but instead of the latter, we did a hike suggested by Andres at La Mejorana. We had wanted to see the Spanish ibex and he said we would almost surely see them in this area. As we ate lunch we were rewarded by a herd of about twenty passing through--it was magical. The Pileta Caves were also a highlight. It was great to be able to walk right from Molino del Santo to see these magnificent caves. All of the accomodations were great and the staff was really welcoming. The onsite restaurants at Al Lago and Molino del Santo were fabulous. We did this walk in late March/early April and although we had one drizzly day and cooler temperatures (not swimming pool weather), I thought it a perfect time for this hike as it can be very hot and dry in the summer/early fall. The pastures were green, flowers were blooming and the newborn lambs and calves were a delight to watch. We also did an extra night in Ronda to give us time to explore this old small city. Unfortunately we were there on a weekend and the tour buses rolled in making it very crowded during the mid day. In retrospect I would plan to end in Ronda on a weekday.
The side trip to Pileta Caves was very special; up close & personal with 30,000 year old cave drawings.
The approach to Ronda on foot was an amazing and memorable experience! The tour of the Pileta Caves was excellent and was given by a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic tour guide. A tip/recommendation for future customers: we enjoyed the Day 5 Montejaque circuit hike very much, however, since some of the trails were not obvious - even with your detailed directions - and the descent starting from the point where the directions state "However, if you find yourself in low cloud or bad weather up here, it is advisable to return to the main track and follow it in the opposite direction to the way you were going all the way back to Montejaque," was over very rocky trails that required very careful attention to our footing, it would be good to warn less experienced hikers that this may not be an appropriate hike for them. We are experienced hikers and found that this was a challenging hike.