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Andalucía Cave Dwellings - family trip
- Unique accommodation in authentic cave-dwellings.
- Monuments in the historical town of Baza.
- Sierra de Baza Natural Park, with peaks rising to over 2000m.
- The largest dam on the Iberian penninsula at Pantano Negratín.
- The Sierra de Cazorla y Segura National Park, the Sierra Nevada and the Alpujarras region are all within driving distance.
- Nearby you'll find both snow (at the Sierra Nevada ski station) and desert landscapes (at the spaghetti western sets in Almería).
- Granada and the fabulous Moorish architecture of the Alhambra.
From: 550 €
Tripcode: ESSK030
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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1 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
Andalucía Cave-Dwellings
Cool indoors in the summer and warm in winter, these traditional dwellings make an ideal base for exploring Moorish Andalucia. Surprising flora and fauna in the unique Baza Natural Park. From sledding in the Sierra Nevada to swimming in the Castril River with the option of visiting old spaghetti western filming sets of Almeria. After an active day, cool off in the Hamman Arab style baths or relax at your accommodation in troglodyte style.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arribal in Baza
Today you arrive at your accommodation, Al Jatib, and settle into your authentic cave-dwelling for a week's adventure in Moorish style.
Challenge: Arrival in the historical town of Baza.
Day 2-7: Excursions from Baza
Cuevas Al Jatib is perfectly situated to help you make the most of a variety of options: walking, driving and sight-seeing. Nature, culture and fun. The diverse landscapes of the Sierra de Baza: pine woods, ruins of abandoned villages, Holm oak woods with centuries old trees and views from the highest peak in the park! In the Sierra de Castril, opt for a cool walk by the river or through a shady wood. Visit the enormous dam on Pantano Negratín for a paddle in the reservoir. The Natural Parks of Cazorla and Sierra Nevada, and the fascinating Alpujarras region, are also within driving distance. Of course, as a cultural visit, Granada and the Alhambra are not to be missed. You may even choose a day of fun in the desert-like surroundings of Almeria's old spaghetti western sets. So much to do, and something for every member of the family!
Challenge: Exploring natural and cultural sights around Baza.
Villages along the way: Sierras of Baza and Castril, Granada, eastern Almeria
Day 8: End of arrangement
Your arrangement ends today.
Practical info
Included:
- Accommodation in cave-dwellings (totally equipped apartments with Moorish decor)
- Trip notes with detailed descriptions of possible excursions
Not Included:
- Meals
- Transport to and from accommodation
Getting there and back:
The airports nearest Baza are Málaga and Granada.
Reviews
Start: Baza
Finish: Baza
Dates & prices
Trip availability: -
| Dates of the trip | Price |
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| 550 €/person |