Walking In Andalucia, Spain

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Average Review Rating: from 38 reviews.

lynne richards

WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

Written April 2012
Lovely walking routes, great bunch of people and a fantastic guide with a real affinite for Spain and its people, culture and history...a real bonus.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
All the routes were different, but the walk along the Ruta de los Molinos and to Sentinil was probably my favorite..but its a close run thing. The day in Seville was extremely interesting.
What did you think of your group leader?
Perfect - warm, friendly, amusing, knowledgable andd more than capable.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Although we had very good weather for the ttime of year...it can get very cold on the top of the mountain routes!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
If you like to see the real Spain - then this a very good starting place.
Caroline Smith

WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

Written April 2012
This was my first Exodus holiday and my first solo holiday. I enjoyed the company of my fellow travellers. It was a pleasant location and the food was good.
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What did you think of your group leader?
An experienced group leader, who prepared well. He had exactly the right balance of leading and supporting, helping the group to have an enjoyable week.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Take clothes for all types of weather. We were lucky that it did not rain, but it was quite windy, so at times it was useful to have hats and gloves. However, you can pack fairly lightly, because it's a fairly informal holiday, so you don't need to worry about dressing up for the evening.
Poppy Solomou

WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

Written March 2012
As a much younger traveller then most who were on the trip, at 19, I found it an interesting and enriching experience. However, as with all holidays there were high and low points. Seville is an amazing city, and it has inspired me to return, because a few hours out of the day was simply not enough to explore such a jewel of history and culture. The walks were relatively easy, and had enough variety to remain interesting, and the location of the Cortijo was, while very remote, beautiful. However, the food one the first two nights was disappointing, though it did improve somewhat.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Driving up winding mountain roads, right to the top of the Grazelema Mountains was certainly a high point, if slightly nerve-wracking! The vultures that flew almost level with where we were eating lunch that day was also amazing. But of course, the city of Seville was completely amazing, and I was loathe to leave after such a short time.
What did you think of your group leader?
He was very knowledgeable, if a little long winded. We were lucky enough to have two guides, one of whom was a native of the area, which gave an insiders view of the area. He could have perhaps been clearer about the exact nature of the walks, but overall was completely competent.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Its an enjoyable holiday, and if you are looking for some Winter Sun, along with activities then its perfect. However, the remoteness of the location means there is very little interaction with the local people.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
It was an interesting holiday, however I found it not completely well rounded. The food on the first two nights was very disappointing, especially after such a long journey. The walks on the first few days were very samey, and then the next couple of walks, while very different from our first walks, were again quite similar day after day, so there could have been more variety. But apart from that it was a beautiful holiday, and if escape is what you are looking for this is the perfect holiday for that. I certainly felt refreshed afterwards! As a single traveller, it was a little lonely, butI imagine this would change on a specifically solo travellers trip.
All in all, a good holiday for some escapism from a stressful life!
Rina Gurvitz

WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

Written December 2011
This is the first time I had this type of holiday with a guide and a bunch of people I didn't know. I was worried that I wouldn't be happy to be told where to go/when to go/what to do by someone else on my holiday.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The location was beautiful and remote, no TV/ Internet . We were very lucky with the weather which for me was one of the most important factors for enjoying the whole experience. The views on the walks were great
and everyone in the group was very nice.

What did you think of your group leader?
Andy was a very friendly guide, easy to talk to with a good sense of humour. On the last day I wanted an alternative to the walk and Andy recommended a beautiful village in the area of the walk. I was dropped off on the way and was picked up on the way back. This was a different day to the ones before but still very enjoyable.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The cortija offers a cosy homely environment but is quite basic. The nearest village is 20 minutes away so you need to bring everything that you might need with you. There are no real facilities for washing clothes and those can get very dirty so bring enough to last the week.
Make sure you get concrete directions where to meet the leader in the airport as it wasn't as simple as we were made to believe at home.

Is there anything else you would like to add?
The staff in the cortija were lovely and the kitchen catered for some special dietry requirements very well.
Anna Charlton

WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

Written November 2011
This felt like a real holiday with all the details taken care of by Exodus and the farmhouse manager. The scenery was beautiful and the walks diverse in the terrains they covered.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The journey up to the Pass of the Doves was incredible (so long as eyes were closed on some of the hairpins).
What did you think of your group leader?
Chris the group leader was very calm and measured and well informed - and by request put on a quiz to test how well we had been listening.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The walking is relatively easy (around 6 miles a day) - if you like long or steep walks this isn't the holiday for you. However if you want a really relaxing break it probably is.
Bethan Thomas

WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

Written November 2011
A relaxing holiday in pleasant surroundings. Well organised and was very well looked after during the week
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The final day walk had spectacular views. The day in Seville was also a nice break in the middle of a week of walking
What did you think of your group leader?
Friendly and helpful
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
I had not done an exodus holiday before. The organisation of the trip was excellent and I did not have to worry about doing anything once on holiday. I was unsure as to the standard of physical activity so opted for an A/B walking holiday to get an idea of the level of difficulty - the A grade walks were probably too leisurely for what I was after so would opt for more challenging holidays in future. Having done this holiday I would not do the same holiday again but would certainly book another holiday with Exodus.
Michael Canham

WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

Written October 2011
Just to repeat what other scribes have written, food, farmhouse, driver, manager, smiling dog, staff, fellow travellers all first class. Thanks.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Being 60 somethings wondering if we could hack it, we did.
What did you think of your group leader?
I'LL never forget what's his name!!! top man, kept muttering about it being really lovely in May.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Just pay the money and go, worth every penny sorry euro.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Loved the smiling dog, didn't love the farmhouse hill.

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