EVENT: Walking in Granada, Sierra Nevada, Guadix, Monachil and Cordoba

DATE OF REALISATION: 30 September, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 October 2023

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 15 JULY 2023

NOTE: TO GUARANTEE YOUR TICKET TO THE ALHAMBRA WE RECOMMEND BOOKING AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE

EVENT DESCRIPTION: "Walking in Granada, Sierra Nevada, Guadix, Monachil and Cordoba"

In this activity proposal we will walk and visit some of the most fabulous places in Andalusia, including the city of Granada and its majestic Alhambra Palace, Cordoba with its historic centre and magnificent Mosque, we will climb up to the Sierra Nevada, not forgetting a walk in Guadix and its famous "cuevas" and we will still have time for a walk in a canyon, along a river where we will have to cross several suspension bridges! Accommodation will be for 5 nights in 4-star hotels. Come with us and you won't regret it!

These will be some of the most important places on our itinerary: 

• City tour of Granada
• Visit to the Alhambra Palace
• Suggested visits to the Cathedral, Royal Chapel, Plaza Isabel la Católica, Mercado de Alcaiceria, Plaza Nueva, Paseo de los Tristes, Albacin neighbourhood, Plaza y Mirador de San Nicolás, Sacromonte and other viewpoints.
• Trip to the Sierra Nevada Ski Resort
• Tour of Cordoba's Historic Centre and visit to the Mosque-Cathedral, Fernandine Churches, suggested visit to the Alcazaba, Arab Baths, Roman temple, bridge, among other places.
• Hike in Monachil - Los Cahorros (one of the best trails in the Sierra Nevada in the canyon of the Monachil River) - optional
• Walk in Guadix (there will be a walk for those interested)
• Troglodyte "Cuevas" of Guadix (Las Cuevas neighbourhood) Cathedral, Alcazaba and Plaza de la Constitucion
• Natural landscapes

TIME: Departure from Lisbon at 6.30am
RETURN: Arrival in Lisbon at 8.30pm

Grenada

The city of Granada is one of the most visited destinations in all of Spain thanks not only to the Alhambra Palace, but also to its museums, monuments, gastronomy and its close relationship with flamenco and its Arab legacy, which remains very much alive in all parts of the city. In addition to its undeniable heritage attractions, Granada offers a variety of landscapes: city, mountains and snow. In a single day you can go skiing in the Sierra Nevada at an altitude of 3,000 metres, hike in the mountains and stroll through the most famous Granada neighbourhoods such as Albaicín and Sacromonte.

The Alhambra Palace

The Alhambra is a reddish palace complex that stands on La Sabika Hill, surrounded by mountains and forest and flanked by the River Darro. The complex is so large and well protected that it is considered a citadel. The complex has undergone several extensions, but its first part was built by the first ruler of the Nacerid Kingdom of Granada, Mohammed I and his successors, between 1248 and 1354. The site is one of the greatest examples of Muslim architecture in Europe and was the largest political and aristocratic centre in the Muslim West.

Sierra Nevada

The Sierra Nevada ski resort is located in the south of Spain and is known for being an après-ski mecca! It is the southernmost winter sports resort in Europe and the highest on the Iberian Peninsula. Here we'll have the chance to take a cable car up to 2700 metres above sea level and enjoy the snow!

Cordoba

Along with Seville and Granada, Córdoba is one of the most visited cities in Andalusia. This is due to the hundreds of iconic monuments that have earned it Unesco World Heritage status, such as the Mosque-Cathedral, the Alcázar of the Christian Kings, the Synagogue, the Roman Bridge, the Arab Baths, the Roman Temple, the walls, among other places of great interest. But the most exciting thing about visiting Córdoba is the unique atmosphere of its medieval neighbourhoods, the famous flowered Cordoban patios, the walks along the banks of the Guadalquivir, the plazas full of life, colourful festivals and lively taverns where you can watch a good flamenco show or taste the typical cuisine (where they shine). salmorejo, Flemish or log tail).

Guadix

Guadix has around 20,000 inhabitants and is located 55 km from Granada, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada at an altitude of 950 metres. Guadix is one of the oldest human settlements on the Iberian Peninsula. In Roman times it was known as Julia Gemella Acci and during Arab domination it was called Wadi Ash, from which its current name is derived. Guadix is considered the "European Capital of Caves" with more than 2,000 inhabited spaces.

Among the most important monuments is the Cathedral, built in the Gothic-Renaissance style from 1510 on the site of the main mosque. The church, completed in the 18th century, has a Baroque façade and the tower dates from the 17th century. In the sacristy there is an interesting museum with Baroque paintings, manuscripts and jewellery. The Plaza de la Constitución represents the historic and artistic centre of the city with buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries.

The Alcazaba, the Moorish fortress built in the 10th and 11th centuries, dominates the city and from its towers you can enjoy excellent views of the city and the troglodyte district. Also interesting is the 16th century Church of Santiago in the Gothic-Mudejar style with a rich Plateresque portal. Finally, the most famous attraction is the troglodyte neighbourhood with its houses dug into the clay soil. Other buildings in Guadix include the 17th century Convento de la Concepción, the Church of San Miguel, the Convento de Santo Domingo, the 16th century Puerta de San Torcuato and the 16th century Renaissance palaces Palacio de Peñaflor and Palacio de Villalegre.

30th September (Saturday)

- 6h30 - Departure from Lisbon
- 13h30 - Lunch and free tour of Seville
- 15h30 - Departure for Granada.
- 18h45 - Hotel check-in in the centre of Granada
- 20h - Dinner

1st October (Sunday)

- 8h00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 9h00 - Sightseeing in Granada (typical neighbourhoods, monuments and churches)
- 12h30 - Free lunch
- 14h30 - Visit to the Alhambra (full entrance to the Alhambra Palace Complex (Nazaris Palaces, Alcazaba, Gardens and Museum))
- 18h30 - Walk through the city to the hotel
- 20h30 - Dinner suggestion

2nd October (Monday)

- 7h30 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 8h30 - Departure to visit Guadix (European capital of "Cuevas")
- 9h30 - Visit to Guadix (cuevas, viewpoints, and the historic centre of Guadix - Cathedral and Plaza de la Constitución)
- 12h30 - Free time for lunch
- 13h30 - Departure for Sierra Nevada
- 15h30 - Free time in the Sierra Nevada (possibility of taking the cable car to the ski resort at 2700 metres above sea level)
- 20h - Dinner suggestion

3rd October

- 8h00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 9h00 - Departure for Monachil (Los Cahorros walk) - 12kms - Difficulty 4 (level 1 to 5) Alternatively, you can enjoy some free time in Granada.
- 9h45 - Monachil Mountain Walk
- 14h - Free lunch in Monachil
- 15h30- Arrival in Granada (free time to wander around the city's neighbourhoods and squares) Suggestion to watch the sunset from an emblematic viewpoint.
- 20h30 - Group dinner at the hotel

4th October (Wednesday)

- 8h00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 9h00 - Departure for Córdoba
- 12h00 - Arrival in Córdoba
- 13h - Free lunch in Córdoba
- 14h30- City tour and visit to the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba
- 20h15 - Dinner suggestion

5th October (Thursday)

- 8h00 - Breakfast at the hotel
- 9h00 - Guided tour of Cordoba's main tourist attractions
- 13h30 - Departure for Lisbon
- 20h30- Estimated arrival in Lisbon

Equipment: Footwear and clothing suitable for the walks described in the programme

Registration fee:

Price includes:

- Bus transport from Lisbon to each of the locations described above
- Transport to the locations of each walk and accommodation
- 5 nights' accommodation in a 4-star hotel, breakfast included
- 2 dinners (drinks: water and wine included)
- Alhambra Palace entrance ticket
- Entrance ticket to the Mosque of Cordoba
- The proposed accommodation option includes various room types
- Guided Walks
- Compulsory insurance

505€ (Price per person in double room)
665€ (Price per person in single room)
Entry fee for seat reservation: 100€

Prices valid until the end of February 2023. From dai  the amounts are 555€ and 715€ respectively

Notes: 

a) Registrations are limited and accommodation options are limited to availability at the time of booking.

b) If you have a group interested in this trip, contact us, we have personalised solutions.