Golden Andalusia: Moorish Palaces, Mountains and Sea Caves

Highlights

• Málaga's historic centre, Alcazaba and Gibralfaro at sunset.
• Granada's cathedral, Royal Chapel, Alhambra grounds and Albaicín, followed by sunset from San Miguel Alto.
• An approximately three-hour Sierra Nevada hike above 2,000 metres, reaching terrain above the tree line and viewpoints around 2,500 metres.
• A three-hour guided sea-kayaking excursion beneath the protected Maro cliffs, entering caves and reaching a beach and waterfall inaccessible by road.
• The Real Alcázar of Seville, Seville Cathedral and the Giralda.
• A guided Granada tapas crawl and a traditional flamenco performance at Zoraya.

Dates, meeting point and finish

• Start: Friday, 23 October 2026 at around 12:00 at Málaga María Zambrano railway station. The exact meeting point is supplied to confirmed participants in the coordination group.
• Finish: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 in the afternoon in central Seville. An airport drop-off may be possible depending on participants' departure times.
• The trip is advertised for a group of up to 20 people and is conducted in English.

Level and equipment

The official page rates the trip easy to intermediate. Expect long urban walks, cobbled streets and hills, plus one well-marked mountain hike with low to moderate elevation gain. Previous hiking experience is not required, but participants should be comfortable walking for several hours.

• Hiking shoes
• Day backpack
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Water bottle
• Sun protection

No technical mountain equipment is required.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1 — Málaga

Meet at Málaga María Zambrano station, leave the luggage and have lunch or tapas before exploring the historic centre. Continue to the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro for views over the city and coast at sunset.

Day 2 — Granada, Albaicín and tapas

Transfer to Granada and discover the cathedral, Royal Chapel and central streets. Walk through the Alhambra grounds and the Albaicín, then climb to San Miguel Alto for sunset. In the evening, join a guided tapas crawl through Granada.

Day 3 — Sierra Nevada and flamenco

Complete a scenic Sierra Nevada loop above 2,000 metres. The walk lasts approximately three hours at an easy pace and reaches open mountain terrain and viewpoints above the tree line. Return to Granada for a traditional flamenco performance at Zoraya.

Day 4 — Nerja, Maro sea caves and Seville

Travel to the Nerja coast for a guided three-hour kayaking excursion along the protected Maro cliffs. Paddle into sea caves and towards a secluded beach and waterfall, with a swimming stop when conditions allow. After lunch and time on the clifftop path, continue by road to Seville.

Day 5 — Royal Seville

Visit the Real Alcázar, whose palaces and gardens have also served as a filming location for Game of Thrones, then explore Seville Cathedral and the Giralda. After lunch in Barrio Santa Cruz, continue to Plaza de España and María Luisa Park.

Day 6 — Triana and departure

After breakfast, enjoy an optional visit to Triana Market or a walk beside the Guadalquivir. Collect the luggage and depart in the afternoon from Seville Santa Justa station or the airport according to the confirmed arrangements.

Included

• Community leader and guide throughout the trip.
• An English-speaking trip leader, also fluent in German and Spanish.
• Five nights of shared accommodation in Málaga, Granada and Seville.
• Transport from the meeting point to the trip finish.
• Guided sea kayaking with life jackets and safety briefing.
• Guided Sierra Nevada hike.
• Admission to the Real Alcázar of Seville.
• Tickets for the Zoraya flamenco performance.
• Access to the participant coordination group and shared photo album.

Not included

• Lunches and dinners.
• Flights to Málaga and from Seville.
• Travel insurance.
• Admission to Málaga's Alcazaba and Gibralfaro, advertised at approximately €10 combined.
• Personal expenses, drinks and snacks.

Billetweb prices

Billetweb currently lists the main “GA with Shared Accommodation” package at €845. It also lists an optional €230 twin-sharing room supplement and a €300 single-room supplement. These supplements do not replace the base trip price.

Weather, safety and programme flexibility

Weather, sea and mountain conditions may require changes to routes, timings, activities, accommodation or venues. The guide may adapt the programme according to safety, group fitness and local conditions. Participants remain responsible for their belongings, health and personal safety and should hold suitable travel insurance. Disruptive or unsafe conduct, or insufficient fitness for an activity, may lead to exclusion from that activity or the trip.

Cancellation conditions

• A 100% refund of the trip price, excluding flights, is available when cancellation occurs at least 14 full days before the trip starts.
• After that deadline, cancellation up to five days before departure gives a 50% refund of the trip price, excluding flights.
• If the organiser cancels, the trip price is refunded in full, excluding airfares; when a flight-inclusive package was bought directly from the organiser, its flights are also refunded.
• A minimum of five participants is required for the trip to take place.

After booking

Confirmed participants receive the exact meeting point, accommodation details, practical briefing and access to the coordination group and shared album.