Individual hiking holiday Costa de La Luz Spain

This area on the Costa de la luz is not yet overrun by mass tourism, an incredible nature where the park Breña and white sandy beaches make it a perfect environment for outdoor activities.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival day

Stop At: Vejer de la Frontera, Vejer de la Frontera, Province of Cadiz, Andalucia
Arrival day. Transfer from airport to your accommodation. Depending on the flight and where you arrive, there is still time for a walk to explore the neighbourhood.
Duration: 2 days

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel La Janda Vejer de La Frontera

Day 2: Vejer de La Frontera

Stop At: Vejer de la Frontera, Vejer de la Frontera, Province of Cadiz, Andalucia
You start with a city walk to get to know Vejer de la Frontera.
You walk through the many winding streets with beautiful flowers in the patios, along colorful squares with ceramic fountains and you climb an old city tower to enjoy the beautiful view.
After this introduction, the walk starts from Vejer to Palomar de La Breña: the largest pigeon house in Europe, located in the La Breña Natural Park.
You walk through the rolling farmland and fragrant pine forests and when you arrive at the Palomar you can have a drink in the adjacent hacienda or have your own picnic in the shade of a grove of palm trees.
In a loop you will walk back to the center of Vejer on top of the hill, enjoying the Andalusian landscape as you go.
Distance 16.5 Km / Level 1-2 / 4 ¼ hours walking / 174M Up / 174M Down / 220M Max altitude
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Alhambra Zahora - Bungalows Mar de Luz Zahora

Day 3: Vejer de La Frontera

Stop At: Vejer de la Frontera, Vejer de la Frontera, Province of Cadiz, Andalucia
You start again from Vejer, your location. Today you walk down towards Santa Lucia, a lovely town with a Roman acuaduct with waterfalls and a natural 'yakuzi'.
Great to stop and simply realize where you are. From the acuaduct you have a view as far as Vejer, which can be seen on the opposite hill.
You continue on the road that climbs further up the hill, until you reach La Muela where you can have a bite to eat.
After the meal you will continue your way back to Vejer de La Frontera through this beautiful nature with a view over the valley and the ocean.
Distance 16km / level 1-2 / 507m high / 507m down / 367M max height
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel La Janda

Day 4: Zahora

Stop At: Zahora, Zahora, Barbate, Costa de la Luz, Andalucia
This morning we take you to the coastal town of Zahora, where your new accommodation is located.
After dropping off your bags, you can start today's walk.
You can walk to the coast in 20 minutes and walk along the beach to the Cape of Trafalgar, where the famous battle took place in 1805 where Nelson lost his life and England became ruler of the seas.
Continue along the coast to los Caños de Meca, named after the freshwater springs found here.
Then you will come back to the La Breña Natural Park, this time along the steep cliffs of Barbate, constantly enjoying beautiful views over the Atlantic Ocean. On a clear day you can see the contours of Africa beautifully.
At Torre del Tajo, a watchtower from the 15th century, you have one last beautiful view of the spectacular cliffs.
On the way back you will go a little further inland, through the shady pine forests.
Distance 16.5 km / level 1-2 /4 hour walking / 281M Up / 281M Down / Max height 104 meters.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Alhambra Zahora

Day 5: Cadiz

Stop At: Cadiz, Cadiz, Costa de la Luz, Andalucia
Today a rest day at the beach or swimming pool (swimming pool April to October) or a visit to Cádiz, more than an hour's drive from your hotel in Zahora.
A walk through this oldest city in Europe, located on a peninsula and dating back to 1100 BC, should not be missed on your trip.
Cádiz is now one large monument from the 18th/19th century with a homogeneous, colonial architecture, but below the current city are the Phoenician and Roman districts.
It is a city that embraces you; colourful, cheerful, relaxing and surrounded by the sea.
Your tour takes you past the most beautiful places: Plaza san Juan de Dios, the cathedral, the flower market.
Very popular with the Gaditanos: eating tapas in the old covered market, combined with a good glass of local wine.
When you visit, don't miss the picturesque La Caleta Beach, with its lighthouse and hand-painted fishing boats.
Costs tour to and through Cadiz 40€ p.p
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Hotel Alhambra Zahora

Day 6: Tarifa

Stop At: Tarifa, Tarifa, Costa de la Luz, Andalucia
Today we take you to Tarifa, where you will stay for the next two nights.
Arriving in this white fishing village you can start today's walk directly from your new home.
It is a nice linear route between Tarifa and the Guadalmesí Tower, along the Colada de la Costa.
It is not a beach walk, you walk a bit higher, but you can occasionally descend to the coast for a swim.
You are in the Natural Park of the Strait of Gibraltar, located between the two continents of Europe and Africa and between two seas; the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Ocean.
Morocco is only 14 km away from the Spanish coast here; you can see the cottages of Ceuta.
We turn around at the Guadalmesi tower, but you can make this walk as long/short as you want.
Distance 17 km / level 1-2 / 5 hours walking.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Dar Cilla Guesthouse Tarifa

Day 7: Tarifa

Stop At: Tarifa, Tarifa, Costa de la Luz, Andalucia
Today a walk along the Rio de la Vega is on the program.
You walk 2 km to the starting point of the route through the shopping street of Tarifa.
You follow the river de la Vega for a long time; Depending on the time of year, more or less water flows here.
This region is loved by surfers because of the wind, and therefore also extremely suitable for alternative energy: the windmill.
The area around Tarifa has one of the largest aeolian parks in Europe, a part of which we see here.
The 'retintos' are also walking around here: red-brown cows that can live freely until they eventually end up on a plate during the 'feria del retinto',
a great culinary feast in which all the surrounding villages participate and compete for the most original tapas.
Take enough water with you on this circular walk, as there are parts with little shade.
Distance 16 km / level 1-2 / 4 hours walking.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Dar Cilla Guesthouse Tarifa

Day 8: Transfer to airport.

Stop At: Tarifa, Tarifa, Costa de la Luz, Andalucia
Transfer to airport. And farewell!
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Near public transportation"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Horário de Início: Individual Hiking Holiday
5/11/2022 - 2/27/2025
Duração: 8 Days
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered

Airports

• Sevilla Airport, Seville Spain
• Malaga Airport, Malaga Spain
• La Parra Airport, Jerez De La Frontera Spain

Cancelamentos e reembolsos: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Incluído

• 7x Breakfast
• 3x Dinner
• Accommodation included: 7 nights

Não Incluído

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