On a trip to the Alpujarras in Spain’s Sierra Nevada, you can completely forget about rainy Britain and relax into the ways of Southern Europe. It’s not just about the weather though – there is of course the food too! Croissants, coffee and fresh fruit breakfasts, leisurely lunches of baguettes, cheese and pate in a meadow, and evening meals in a village taverna always help with the recovery and recuperation process of any ill-effects after a long day’s walk.
What is really special though, is that walking in Southern Europe is just very different. There is nothing like a good dose of another culture, another perspective on history, a different slant on the architecture, the politics and religion… All of this really helps to take you out of yourself, forget daily routines and worries, and adds a fresh perspective to life. A change will always be as good as a rest. So don’t make do with staying at home, have a break in Mediterranean Europe and come back feeling relaxed and refreshed. Read on for destination suggestions.
Walks in Spain
Almeria Coastal Way – The Almeria province combines coastal trail walking in the beautiful Cabo de Gata Natural Park.
Andalucia – Along the GR7 – Discover the delights of rural Andalucia in the veil of the Sierra Nevada on this walking holiday.
The Catalan Coast – You just can’t beat the striking combination of mountains and sea that this walking holiday boasts.
Your choices in Croatia
Dalmatia Islands Walk – Enjoy sunshine walking by the beautiful Adriatic, visiting the islands of the Dalmatia archipelago. You will be based in medieval Dubrovnik, the iconic coastal city known as the Pearl of the Adriatic.
Corfu Walks
The Corfu Trail – A 10 or 15 day walking holiday from taverna to taverna through the rural countryside and coastline of beautiful Corfu.
Turkey trekking
Best of the Lycian Way – Enjoy exploring the Lycian Way at your own pace from a selection of carefully planned walks of this beautiful region.
Discover the Lycian Way – Follow the Lycian Way to Cape Gelidonia and head north to explore Myra and Aperlai. A great walking holiday.
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