Walking in the Sierra de Grazalema
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This will be the perfect opportunity for you to get to know one of the most beautiful mountainous areas in Spain. You will walk along the trails of the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park and have an unforgettable tour through the famous Pueblos Blancos. You can immerse yourself in a land of irregular limestone peaks, green mountains and deep gorges.
- You’ll have a walk through one of the charming White Villages in Zahara de la Sierra, embedded in a rock at the base of the Grazalema Mountains
- You'll stay in country houses and boutique hotels
- You will discover Grazalema, one of the most beautiful white villages
- You will see the Arab influence in the villages of Benaocaz, Benaojan and Montejaque
- You will finish the route in one of the most famous white villages: Ronda
Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival in Zahara de la Sierra
After flying to Malaga or Seville Airport, you must head to Ronda, where a private transfer will take you Zahara de la Sierra, located 25 minutes away.
Zahara de la Sierra is the ideal place to start this unforgettable tour of the Pueblos Blancos, because, at first glance, it's more than impressive: a beautiful reservoir with turquoise waters that has a mosaic of houses embedded into the mountain as a background.
There, you can walk through the cobblestoned streets, contemplate the traditional houses with whitewashed latticed façades, and in the shade of scented orange trees. You can also climb the steps to discover the ruins of the beautiful Arabian castle.
Zahara de la Sierra is the ideal place to start this unforgettable tour of the Pueblos Blancos, because, at first glance, it's more than impressive: a beautiful reservoir with turquoise waters that has a mosaic of houses embedded into the mountain as a background.
There, you can walk through the cobblestoned streets, contemplate the traditional houses with whitewashed latticed façades, and in the shade of scented orange trees. You can also climb the steps to discover the ruins of the beautiful Arabian castle.
Overnight in Zahara de la Sierra
Al Lago
This is a rural boutique hotel with a restaurant overlooking a beautiful blue lake. Being run by a family, it is very welcoming and homely. All rooms have balcony, heating, air conditioning satellite TV, modern bathrooms, artisan soap and all the necessary toiletries.
Day 2 - Enjoy your day in Zahara de la Sierra 9,0 miles | 14,5 km
Today you will enjoy a circular route through the crops around Zahara de la Sierra and up to the Puerto de la Breña. There you will have majestic views of the Garganta Seca and the Garganta Verde.
The route will take you through a small and wild valley, where you will enjoy the deer that inhabit the area and the colourful flowers that embellish it. The route ends in the charming village of Zahara de la Sierra, known for its whitewashed houses and the scenery of the valley and the reservoir.
The route will take you through a small and wild valley, where you will enjoy the deer that inhabit the area and the colourful flowers that embellish it. The route ends in the charming village of Zahara de la Sierra, known for its whitewashed houses and the scenery of the valley and the reservoir.
Overnight in Zahara de la Sierra
Al Lago
This is a rural boutique hotel with a restaurant overlooking a beautiful blue lake. Being run by a family, it is very welcoming and homely. All rooms have balcony, heating, air conditioning satellite TV, modern bathrooms, artisan soap and all the necessary toiletries.
Day 3 - Zahara de la Sierra to Grazalema 12,4 miles | 20 km
Leaving Zahara de la Sierra behind, you will walk towards the shores of the Zahara Reservoir before following on to the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. You will walk through pine forests and along ancient cobbled paths, until you reach the fascinating and particular Gaidovar Valley, in which you can experience a quite particular climate, caused by the mild temperatures.
Afterwards, you will start the descent to the white village of Grazalema, which is surrounded by limestone mountains. In the evening you can enjoy a walk through the village to admire the houses covered with beautiful geraniums.
Afterwards, you will start the descent to the white village of Grazalema, which is surrounded by limestone mountains. In the evening you can enjoy a walk through the village to admire the houses covered with beautiful geraniums.
Overnight in Grazalema
Hotel Villa de Grazalema
This is an ideal hotel to rest and get away from the noise of the city. It has a main building in which the rooms are located and in the annexes you will find the swimming pools. It has a privileged view of Grazalema, the mountains and the valley of the River Guadalete.
In its "Olivar" restaurant, you can taste the typical cuisine from the region, while contemplating the landscape.
In its "Olivar" restaurant, you can taste the typical cuisine from the region, while contemplating the landscape.
Day 4 - Grazalema to Villaluenga del Rosario 10,5 miles | 17 km
The stony roads will be today's protagonists, in the middle of the classic limestone passages within the park.
On your way to Benaocaz, a village rich in Arab history and influence, you will walk through green oak forests, where peace reigns, and you will pass near several traditional farms.
The last stop of the day will be in Villaluenga del Rosario, known for its delicious traditional products such as Payoyo goats cheese.
On your way to Benaocaz, a village rich in Arab history and influence, you will walk through green oak forests, where peace reigns, and you will pass near several traditional farms.
The last stop of the day will be in Villaluenga del Rosario, known for its delicious traditional products such as Payoyo goats cheese.
Overnight in Villaluenga del Rosario
La Posada
This charming little hotel is located in one of the typical white houses found in the region. Its rooms have sloping ceilings and rustic stone walls and a restaurant offering a menu with typical products.
Day 5 - Villaluenga del Rosario to Benaojan 12,8 miles | 20,6 km
The walk from Villaluenga del Rosario to Benaojan will be accompanied by charming limestone landscapes. Although the walk will be quiet and gentle, there will be a stretch where the ascent is a little more challenging.
Overnight in Benaojan
Molino del Santo
It is a beautiful boutique rural hotel tucked away near a stream, in the vicinity of Ronda. It has won several awards, among them "Best Rural Hotel in Spain", "Most Romantic Hotel in Spain" and, in the last five years, has been the winner of Tripadvisor Awards.
Day 6 - Benaojan to Ronda 7,0 miles | 11,3 km
The route to reach Ronda will start on an old cobbled road, then pass through fields and small family farms.
Ronda will enchant you with its history, present in each of its corners. The city is known for being divided in two by a 200-meter abyss from the River Tajo Gorge. From Puente Nuevo, dating from the 18th century, you can have one of the best views.
Ronda will enchant you with its history, present in each of its corners. The city is known for being divided in two by a 200-meter abyss from the River Tajo Gorge. From Puente Nuevo, dating from the 18th century, you can have one of the best views.
Overnight in Ronda
Aire de Ronda
Located in the heart of Ronda, this charming boutique hotel offers a warm stay, as it is the ultimate expression of traditional Spanish hospitality. There you can relax on the terrace, enjoy a drink in the bar and rest in comfortable rooms.
Day 7 - Enjoy your day in the River Tajo 3,9 miles | 6,3 km
This will be a day to decide how to say goodbye to this unforgettable trip. You can enjoy a walk along the impressive River Tajo and have another perspective of Puente Nuevo and the city. You will also have the possibility to tour every corner of Ronda and discover the details of the Arab influence it had in the past.
Overnight in Ronda
Aire de Ronda
Located in the heart of Ronda, this charming boutique hotel offers a warm stay, as it is the ultimate expression of traditional Spanish hospitality. There you can relax on the terrace, enjoy a drink in the bar and rest in comfortable rooms.
Day 8 - Ronda
You can head to Malaga Airport, which is the closest airport. From Ronda, the journey will take approximately two hours.
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Services
Included
- Accommodation in en suite rooms in charming hotels
- Daily Breakfasts
- Luggage transfers between accommodations
- Transfer from Ronda to Zahara de la Sierra
- Information dossier with maps and routes
- 24-hour telephone support
- Sustainable travel, we compensate the CO2 emissions of your trip
- Taxes
Extras
- Travel insurance
- Cancellation insurance
- Additional nights
Accomodation
General information
The accommodations with which we collaborate have a private bathroom and all the necessary services to ensure the best comfort available.
Our team checks in situ the quality of all the accommodations offered, so that you have an unforgettable experience during your trip.
The accommodation that we will book for your trip will be selected taking into account our commitment to you: guaranteeing comfort, calm and enjoyment throughout your trip.
We work with quality hotels and country cottages with limited capacity, so we invite you to confirm your reservation as soon as possible.
The name of each accommodation will be provided to you a few weeks before your trip begins.
Room types
It is possible to book this journey in single, double or triple rooms.
All rooms have private bathrooms.
Travel & transfers
To get to the starting point of this walking trail in Sierra de Grazalema, the best option is to take a flight to Malaga or Seville Airport. You will have to go by bus to Ronda (2h 30m) and from there, a private transferwill take you to Zahara de la Sierra.
When you finish your trip, you can head to Malaga Airport, which is the closest. From Ronda, the journey will take approximately two hours.
To get to Seville Airport, you will need to make a bus trip of approximately three hours.
Another option is to take the train. Ronda is very well connected with other cities in Spain. You can visit Renfe's website for options.
When you finish your trip, you can head to Malaga Airport, which is the closest. From Ronda, the journey will take approximately two hours.
To get to Seville Airport, you will need to make a bus trip of approximately three hours.
Another option is to take the train. Ronda is very well connected with other cities in Spain. You can visit Renfe's website for options.
FAQs
Is luggage transfer included? What are the luggage requirements?
Absolutely! Each traveller has included 1 piece of luggage that we will transfer between your accommodations. It's important that this piece of luggage meets the following criterias:
- Maximum weight of 45 lbs (20 kg).
- Must be only 1 piece of luggage without any attachments or accessories.
- Should not contain valuables, fragile items, food or medications.
- Must be correctly identified (booking reference of your trip and the full name of the trip holder).
How far in advance should I book?
We suggest you book once you have decided your plans, as this is a very popular region and accommodation reservations should be made as soon as possible. However, we will do our best to fit in with your plans.
What should my physical preparation be?
This route has a moderate level of difficulty, so the walks are designed to last between 3 and 7 hours each day, with ascents between 225 and 795 metres and descents greater than 800 metres.
The ground in general is quite rocky and there may be muddy/slippery stretches during the wet season.In addition, there are rural roads, asphalted areas, and sections with steep slopes (particularly in the Green Gorge area).
From June to September the walk can be more difficult, due to the high temperatures at that time of year, so we recommend leaving early on those days.
What kind of equipment do I need?
The detailed information will be sent to you once you make the reservation. This indicates a specific list of items, including good walking boots or shoes, waterproof clothing and a backpack.
What if I can't complete one of the stages?
You can use public transport or local taxis to continue to the next stop.
Do I need medical insurance cover?
Yes, this is a requirement when booking with us. It's important that this insurance covers your activities, emergency evacuation, and hospital care.
Is there a minimum age to visit national parks, trails and mountains?
As a guide, we recommend that the minimum age of the traveller is 5 years old.
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