• Grazalema National Park

• Everyday (subject to availability) from January to June and September to December

• From £695 (single supplement £145)
• From €785 (single supplement €165)
• Extra: Transfers between Malaga and Grazalema based on booking of 2: £60 or €65 per person each way (contact us for a quote for large groups)

• + grade explained

• 7 nights 5 days independent walking (mixture of day circuilts and moving between locations)

• Fabulous dramatic scenery of the Grazalema National Park in southern Spain with limestone outcrops and gorges
• Amazing wildlife with a rich fauna and flora
• Historic settlements including the superb town of Ronda
• A choice of walks on some days allowing greater flexibility
• An ideal winter, spring and autumn destination due to a favourable climate

• 7 nights in charming country hotels, 3 evening meals included in price

1. 7 nights accommodation in 3 star or equivalent hotels based on 2 sharing;
2. All breakfasts and 3 evening meals
3. Transport of luggage between hotels
4. Transfer from Grazalema to Ronda on day 7 and taxi from Ronda to Benaojan (to pick up car) if required (see walking program for details)
5. Transfers between Malaga and Grazalema can be added as an option
6. Detailed walking map and walking notes including details of the walks, hotels, sites of interest etc

1. Travel to and from Malaga or Grazalema, Spain
2. Picnic lunches
3. 4 evening meals
4. Drinks to accompany meals and during the day
5. Travel insurance
6. Any entrance fees

1. See our self-guided holiday in Alpujarras in the Sierra Nevada
2. Andalucian Explorer: Best of Southern Spain
3. Other walking holiday destinations in Spain
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Walking profile

This self-guided or independent walking holiday in Andalucia is made up of 5 walking days; 2 days walking between locations and 3 days with circular walks. The walks vary between 10 and 20km in length and between 100m and 700m of ascent in the day. There is a large choice of walks on the centre-based walking days meaning that the overall grade can vary according to your choices. You can also choose to have a rest day among those days. The two walking days which go between hotels are among some of the more difficult walks with one day involving 20km distance and 700m of climbing. Some sections of the trail are rough and stony in places.

Walking days

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive at Benaojan or transfer from Malaga to Hotel, Molino Cuatro Paradas. Your base for the next 2 nights.

Day 2: Benaojan - Jimera de Libar 10km (short) 18km (long) 4-6hrs -100m (+100m on return)

A classic walk from your hotel descending to the village of Benaojan and then to the valley floor where you pick up a lovely path that will take you along the side of the railway to the sleepy village of Jimera de Libar. You can have a lovely meal at the Quercus restaurant before either catching the train back or retracing your steps and making the walk longer.

Day 3: Benaojan - Villaluenga del Rosario 20km 6-7hrs +700m  -500m

Walking from Benaojan up a wonderful limestone crag before walking down the long valley of Libar following the GR7 long distance path. You walk along the valley floor with sheer limestone cliffs rising on either side before heading over another limestone ridge and then on to Villaluenga.
Check into Hotel La Posada

Day 4: Villaluenga del Rosario -  Grazalema 14km 5-6hrs +400m -400m

Another walk from hotel to hotel. Walking from Villaluenga up to the plateau just below Simancon peak. This walk is beautiful and varied taking in some great views and fantastic wildlife in the heart of the Grazalema National Park.
Check into Hotel La Mejorana

Days 5 & 6: A selection of circular walks from Grazalema

Grazalema Circuit 8km +200m -200m
A beautiful walk with fabulous views of the whole of Grazalema National Park. Walking past the Poso's (ancient fridges) and another great raptor watching day.
Or
Goat Herders Leap 17km (long) 9km (short) +300m -300m
One of the best walks in the area, walking to Benaocaz from Grazalema and back via a different trail (you can take the local bus back from Benaocaz to shorten the walk.)
Or
Climb Simancon 11km +700, -700m
A high peak that overlooks Grazalema and great views in all directions from the top.
Or
Pinsapar 12km +500m, -500m
A walk in the protected Pinsapar forest above Grazalema village. Beautiful views of the national park.
Or
Grazalema Circuit 8km +300m, -300m
A circular walk around the reservoir that feeds Grazalema and then up Cerro Grande for great views of Grazalema village.

Day 7: Ronda

Check out of your hotel and transfer to hotel Molino Cuatro Paradas (09.30hrs) to retrieve your car (only if arrived by car) and then onto the spectacular town of Ronda (transfer 30 mins). Check into the Hotel San Gabriel, in the old town of Ronda. Explore one of the most spectacular and interesting towns in Spain sat on the edge of a cliff with a monumental bridge spanning the gorge separating the old and new towns.

Day 8: Departure

Check out of hotel and departure or transfer to Malaga.