Hiking in the Mediterraneo coast. Cabo de Gata and Axarquía
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Place
Cabo de Gata, Andalucía España
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Duration
8 days
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Season
Spring
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Level
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Program in PDF
GALLERY
THE TRIP
Escaping the cold and looking for the Mediterranean sea, its light and nature. We will visit two areas of Andalusia where the good weather, gastronomy and a superb network of trails make it a must for any hiking lover.
First we will go to the region of Malaga, where we will visit Axarquía, a mid-mountain Andalusian paradise. Pretty villages and stunning scenery will accompany us on our tour through the trails and the mountains in this unique and varied destination.
In the second part of the trip our base camp will be Cabo de Gata in Almeria, where we will find the contrasts of sea and semi-desert landscape with temperatures that allow pleasant hiking days on the shore of the Mediterranean sea.
We will explore some of the most outstanding trails in the Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park, combining several paths when possible to make loops. We will be extremely careful with plant protection and the natural environment in general, at this particularly sensitive and unique ecosystem in Europe.
THE DESTINATION
Cabo de Gata is a unique enclave in the Iberian Peninsula. It contains in its surrounding area one of the most deserted volcanic landscapes of Europe, contrasting however with a rich flora and vegetation highlighting the “Pita”, which is the flower of the agaves. The prickly pears and palmettos also stand out. Land of contrasts, hidden caves, clear waters; the uniqueness of its natural building and the seabed of the coast are taken care of at Cabo de Gata-Nijar Natural Park. A depopulated and deserted inland accompanied by a tormented coast, dotted with countless beautiful bays, give us the opportunity to create tours of striking originality in Europe, walking or cycling. The village of San José, of great beauty, is the centre and base of operations for visiting the area.
The “Sierras de Tejera, Almijara and Alhama” Natural Park which borders the regions of Malaga and Granada, is part of the diffuse mountain ranges, mountain ridges and high mountains that form the Cordillera Penibética. It corresponds to the foothills of the chain and presents the last peaks above 2,000 meters before fading in the Subbética mountains. These are mountains inhabited since ancient times, with a land that invites to hike and enjoy the Mediterranean climate. The region where it is located, Axarquía, also contains historical and landscape importance that justify its reputation in Europe as a destination for well-known active tourism. Torrox or Frigiliana, are small samples of the interesting
HIGHLIGHTS
- Incredibly beautiful scenery and sea-desert contrasts.
- Singularity of the villages in the area.
- The history and traditions of the region.
- Well preserved environment.
MORE INFORMATION
Equipment required
It is important to carry a very light backpack to walk comfortably, so it is recommended to carry only light and essential gear.
- Backpack (25-35 litres).
- Trekking shoes or boots.
- Expandable hiking poles..
- Technical clothing:
- Socks.
- Long and short trekking pants.
- Thermal t-shirt (base layer)
- Fleece jacket or similar (second layer)
- Gore-Tex jacket or similar (third layer)
- Cap for sun protection
- Sunglasses
- Head lamp (extra batteries)
- Water bottle
- First aid kit and essential toiletries
- Sunscreen and SPF lip balm
- Camera
- Swimming suit
Notes
Date Flexibility
Aside from the regular travel trip dates, we are flexible to reconsider new dates if those are more convenient to the client’s leisure plans. Do not hesitate to contact us should you have any different dates in mind.
Time and meeting point
One week prior to the trip departure date, an email will be sent to each participant to give away the meeting point and time along with the guide contact information. At this point any information considered essential to the trip organization will be shared.
Plane tickets (if applicable)
If case you wish us to handle you plane ticket, please contact us with airport arrival and departure details and number of needed luggage. Before issuing any ticket, Price and details Will be send to the client for its approval.
Muntania fee for plane ticket management is 20€ per person.
If, otherwise, you handle your plane tickets, please coordinate with us before hand to check on arrival and departure information.
Please take into consideration getting with you on your carry-on luggage some set of clothing in case of checked luggage lose.
Living expenses in Nerja
You can either cook in the kitchen available at the apartment or going out to taste the typical food in a local restaurant.
Trip variations
Possibility of doing only the first part of the trip (Malaga area) or the second part (Cabo de Gata). Inquire with Muntania.
Insurance policy
This activity includes a basic insurance policy; however, we highly recommend to add, for wider coverage, an extra specific travel policy. This extra policy can be contracted exclusively for the activity dates or annually (flexible starting coverage date), covering not just Muntania Outdoors trips but any other sport activity you may carry out throughout the year.
Extra insurance coverage with cancellation option, will allow you or a family member, in case of incident, to get back the total paid amount (or a percentage if you are already travelling) either for plane tickets or any trip service you might have hired. Moreover, through this coverage home return expenses will be taken care of.
Intermundial insurance company is our supplier for extra coverage insurances; thanks to the signed agreement between parties, Muntania gets to offer lower prices than handling directly with them. The travel insurance with cancellation option offered by Muntania will covered up to 900€ for national trips and 2000€ for abroad travel. In case your total trip cost is higher than the given coverage limit, an extension is always possible (please consult).
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