• Private transfer from Granada to Trevelez
• All accommodation as described
• Luggage transfers
• Meals as described in the Meal Plan
• Self-guided information pack containing your map and route notes

• Travel insurance

• Travel to Granada

• Travel from Pampaneira

• Other local transfers and lifts

• Visas (if applicable)

• Tourist taxes may apply and are usually under 5 Euros per person per night

• Some meals as described in the Meal Plan (lunches and dinners)

• Personal equipment

• Any additional activities/excursions indicated as optional

Each self-guided holiday comes with comprehensive route notes and a map or pocket guidebook of the area you are exploring. The route notes contain information about the places you will visit and the local transport you might need, along with the detailed route notes for your daily walks or cycle rides. We even include some tips for the best places to stop for lunch.

You can expect to receive your Self-Guided Pack containing your route notes, a map or guidebook, and all your relevant documents, no later than 3 weeks before your holiday start-date. We will send your documents using a signed-for courier so that you can track your package and know that it is safely on its way to you. For bookings of more than 4 people we will send an additional Self-Guided Pack. If you do not need this additional pack please inform our Sales Team. Your pack will be sent to the lead booker, so please remind them to pack it before setting off.

Should your self-guided trip be part of a longer adventure requiring you to leave home more than three weeks before your holiday start-date, please inform our Sales Team so that we can make alternative delivery arrangements.

Our Self-Guided Holidays are perfect for your next family holiday and are suitable for children of all ages.

Our partner hotels and accommodations are able to provide cots for young children, and some offer family rooms. We can also arrange hire of children’s bikes and tag along bikes for most of our self-guided cycling trips and with trips such as Lake Constance and the Danube offering routes on designated cycle paths you can rest assured in keeping your family safe.

As a parent we trust that you know your own child’s capabilities, so please read the itinerary details to ensure the distances covered each day are suitable for your family. If this is a first time walking holiday for your family, a centre based trip is a fantastic option as it allows you to easily opt out of a days walking if a day of building sand castles, swimming in the pool or visiting museums is calling instead.

Please discuss this further with our sales team who will be happy to assist in picking the best trip for your family.

Your trip starts at your hotel in Granada. All of our self-guided holidays are sold on a Land Only basis, allowing you the flexibility to choose the travel method that best suits you. The nearest airport is Granada Airport however Malaga Airport, with its many departures from UK regional airports, is often the best option when travelling from the UK.

If you are flying to Malaga Airport you can travel to Granada via public transport. The train takes approximately 2 hours with one change; the bus takes approximately 2-2.5 hours with most requiring just one change at Malaga Bus Station. It is possible to book your tickets in advance at www.alsa.es.

If you have booked a private transfer with us you will make your way to the arrivals hall where you will find your driver holding a sign showing your name.

We can also arrange additional nights' accommodation before or after your self-guided trip, or you may even wish to make this trip part of a bigger trip of your own, or pair it with one of our other holidays - just ask our Sales Team for details.

This trip is on a bed and breakfast basis to allow you the most flexibility during your holiday.

Water from the taps is perfectly drinkable on this holiday - please use this to fill your personal bottles for your daily activities. We do not encourage the purchase of single-use plastic bottles.

The climate and altitude of Las Alpujarras make for a culinary experience that is very different from what is deemed typically Spanish. You won’t find paella in abundance here – instead you can enjoy many hearty soups and stews, along with dishes such as ‘chicken in almond sauce’ and other delicacies flavoured with the region’s Moorish history. Almonds, chestnuts, olives, peppers, figs and berries - all growing in abundance in the area - feature heavily in the local cuisine. The chocolate shop in Pampaneira is well worth a visit, to sample seasonal produce deliciously coated in sumptuous chocolate.

Breakfasts in the area tend to be continental, often featuring beautiful homemade jams and local honey accompanied by fresh bread and pastries. Lunches can be enjoyed in local cafes, or produce, sandwiches, and snacks can be bought from small grocers and bakeries. A trip to Las Alpujarras is not complete without a visit to one of the bodegas to sample the Serrano ham produced in the area – and why not wash it down with some organic wine from the region. Perfect after a day of walking!

We have selected some lovely small traditional 2-star and 3-star hotels and guesthouses for this trip, to help immerse you in the enriching culture of this mountainous region of Spain. All have been chosen for their fantastic locations and warm hospitality, and all those in the mountains have seasonal swimming pools to help you cool off and relax after a busy day exploring during the warmer summer months.

In Granada, you will stay in a highly rated modern 3-star hotel in the heart of the historic city. Its location, at the meeting point of the Albayzin and Realejo neighbourhoods at the foot of the Alhambra hill and next to the cathedral, makes it easy to explore this amazing city. What's more, with restaurants and tapas bars in abundance, you will be spoilt for choice for dining out!

Please note: For departures during January and February, we have arranged for you to stay in a traditional, well-equipped apartment in Trevelez, close to the centre to town while our hoteliers enjoy a welcome break themselves.

Your main luggage will be transferred between each of your hotels while you are out walking. We ask that you please ensure that each piece of your luggage is under 20KG and that your luggage is ready for collection in the morning on the day of each hotel change. You will also need a daypack to carry your daily essentials with you whilst you are walking.