Andalusia, Granada and the Alpujarras

Medium difficulty. On average there are 5 hours of walking per day on trail and/or approximately 600 to 800 meters of elevation gain and/or 15 kilometers. No technical difficulty, easy to moderate paths and trails, but you should be in good physical condition.

Nothing to carry, only a small backpack with the picnic and your daily essentials. Your baggage will be waiting for you every evening at your accommodation.

Taxi, private bus and public transport. Please note that wearing a seatbelt is mandatory in the front and back of all vehicles you will use during the trip, when equipped, regardless of regulations in the country visited. By signing up for a Grand Angle trip, you agree to comply with this requirement. Grand Angle cannot be held responsible for any bodily and/or material damage if this provision is not respected.

From 4 to 14 people.

Guide gratuities are optional and at your discretion. To reward outstanding service, a suggested guideline is 5–10% of the total trip cost. Local currency is preferred.

8 days / 7 nights

From late April to November.

Guides

By a French guide or local French-speaking guide.

Accommodation

In Malaga and Granada in 3 star hotels in the historic center, close to monuments and tourist attractions. Base accommodation in double room. The rest of the stay will be in inns and comfortable hotels in the heart of the white villages. Possibility to book a single room, with supplement and subject to availability, to be reserved at registration.

Meals

Meals included: from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 8, except lunch on day 7. Dinners are taken at the hotel or restaurant, depending on the stage. Lunches are picnics (prepared either by the guide or by the hoteliers, depending on the stage). On day 7 in Granada, you will enjoy a flamenco dinner show in a restaurant in the old town.

Please let us know at registration of any food allergies or special diet requirements; we will do our best to adapt your meals.

Meeting Point / Dispersal

Meeting Point

Day 1 at Paris airport.

Dispersal

Day 8 at Paris airport.

You will receive approximately two weeks before your departure a confirmation letter specifying the time and location of the meeting point, your guide’s name and contact details, as well as your flight number and schedule. It will be accompanied by your e-tickets.

Flights

Round-trip Paris–Málaga flight on scheduled service. Airport transfer provided to reach Málaga city centre. We can also offer flights from regional airports for an additional charge.

Please note: if you are travelling without flights (you are only purchasing ground services from Grand Angle), we will meet you at your hotel in Málaga; airport transfers are not included in this case. Please confirm your flight itinerary and arrival and departure times with us. The location of your first accommodation will be confirmed on your confirmation letter.

Important: only purchase your flights once your trip has been confirmed. The prices shown are for departures from Paris and are only valid for certain booking classes with airlines serving this destination. They may therefore be subject to change if seats are unavailable in these classes at the time of booking. Airport, security and fuel surcharge taxes (= air taxes): these may be adjusted without notice until your tickets are issued.

Several of our trips offer opportunities for swimming, either during a stage or at the end of the day. It would be a shame not to take advantage of them. However, we emphasise that you alone are responsible for deciding whether swimming is appropriate; these swims take place entirely at your own risk.

Member of Agir pour un Tourisme Responsable (ATR)

Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of Responsible Tourism Association, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – on foot, by bicycle, on snow – to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.

Present on the board of directors since 2018, , we actively contribute to evolving industry practices towards greater meaning. Concretely, we ensure:

• Transparency in our practices and pricing
• Respect for our partners and local communities
• Environmental protection on each of our trips

We also share the values of the traveller’s ethical charter, which encourages everyone to adopt simple actions to protect the places we visit and foster meaningful encounters.

Travelife Partner

Since 2025, Grand Angle is recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible practices in environmental, ethical and sustainable management, both within our company and with our partners and in the organisation of our trips.

This label, the second level of a demanding international certification, attests to our concrete actions in favour of responsible tourism. We are actively pursuing our progress towards the higher level, Travelife Certified, in accordance with our sustainable development policy

Basic Equipment

• Breathable underwear (quick-drying)
• A lightweight long-sleeved shirt
• A fleece jacket such as Polartec (preferably wind-resistant) or Wind Pro (excellent weight-to-insulation ratio)
• A waterproof and breathable jacket (Gore-tex)
• Trekking trousers
• A swimsuit and bath towel
• Shorts, t-shirts
• A cap or hat
• Sunglasses
• A rain cape
• A headlamp
  Example from Petzl: the Tikka Plus (very lightweight with 150 hours of battery life).

• Telescopic walking poles (optional but useful)
• A water bottle, minimum 2 litres (or water bladder with straw)

Shoes and Technical Equipment

• Lightweight, breathable shoes with good grip on various terrains
• Waterproof shoes with high ankle support and sole offering good grip, such as Contagrip or Vibram.

Miscellaneous

• Change of clothes
• A spare pair of shoelaces
• A toiletry bag and bath towel
• A pocket knife (in checked luggage!)
• Some plastic bags to protect your belongings
• A needle and thread
• A security pouch, to be kept on you at all times, containing your identity documents, money, insurance certificates and assistance letters
• For picnics: plastic container such as Tupperware + reusable glass and cutlery

IMPORTANT: each participant must have:

• Cutlery
• 1 glass or plastic container to hold the water portion
• 1 plastic container to hold the food portion
• 1 cloth napkin

Your Personal Medicine Kit

Make sure to bring a personal medicine kit containing in particular your personal medications and the following list that we recommend (to be validated with your doctor taking into account the characteristics of your trip).

It will contain:

• Pain relievers
• An anti-inflammatory (tablets and gel)
• A broad-spectrum antibiotic
• An antispasmodic, an antidiarrheal, an intestinal antibiotic, an anti-nausea medication
• A cough suppressant (in tablets)
• A disinfectant, plasters (various sizes) and blister treatment, sterile compresses, adhesive tape, Steri-strips, gauze, compression bandage
• An antiseptic
• A venotonics medication
• Sunscreen and Biafine, lip balm
• Eye drops
• Insect repellent (mosquito)
• Additionally: masks, hand sanitiser, tweezers, scissors, 2/3 safety pins, tick remover, a pair of gloves, mild sleeping aid and/or earplugs, your personal medications

This list should be adapted depending on the season.

All your belongings are divided between a backpack worn during the walk and a travel bag with a padlock.

• A backpack equipped with wide shoulder straps and an adjustable anatomical frame, with a capacity of 35 to 40 litres, for your daily belongings

Please note, depending on the airline you are travelling with, this bag will need to go in the hold in your travel bag! Check the allowed dimensions for your carry-on bag.

• A flexible travel bag, transported during the day by the portering team or by vehicle (one bag per person, maximum 15kg).

Tip: During the flight, the backpack contains fragile or useful items (camera and films, jacket, books, magazines, etc.).

Country: Spain
Region: Andalusia
Capital: Madrid
Population: 46439864 inhabitants

Travellers going to Spain, including minors, must be in possession of a valid national identity card or passport (EU citizens).

Obtain a European health insurance card, request it from your health insurance provider at least 15 days before departure.

Telephone country code: + 34

There is no time difference between France and Spain.

Known for its beautiful sunny coasts, Andalusia has much to offer its visitors throughout the year. Each season is conducive to visiting a specific region or place. Therefore, choosing the best time to visit Andalusia is solely dictated by availability and traveller expectations. For a journey inland, the best period is undoubtedly spring. Again, avoid the week preceding Easter as well as the April Fair period, if you wish to discover the region peacefully. Autumn offers visitors the opportunity to discover all of Andalusia, far from the hustle and bustle of fairs and tourists. Winter can prove to be a good compromise for discovering Andalusia in complete tranquility; tourists are rare and the weather is pleasantly mild.
Source: https://www.ou-et-quand.net/

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The blue of the sea, the blue of the sky stand in contrast to the white of the villages. In Andalusia, Muslim, Jewish and Christian civilisations blend in fabulous arabesques. The mountains caress the Costa del Sol, unfortunately sometimes marred by relentless concrete development. The sun shines brightly, incandescent, as Northern Europe floods Andalusia from spring onwards.

Spain becomes warm and laid-back, in short: welcoming. This hospitality is the deep root of Andalusian land. It has nurtured a homogeneous people despite their multiple origins (Moors, Jews, Catholics, Gypsies).

Andalusia is all of this and many other subtle details: the shade of the streets and the brightness of the gaze, the quiet of the afternoon and the bustle of the fairs, the fervour of processions and the tart taste of olives. To satisfy this beautiful appetite for living while refreshing your mind, a good solution: tapas, manzanilla and siesta.
Source: https://www.routard.com/guide/code_dest/andalousie.htm