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Spain - Itinerary

The following is a sample Itinerary for our Spanish Expedition to the Sierra Nevada region.

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Day

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1

UK - Malaga

Fly to Malaga and meet transport to Albergue where we will spend our first night.

2

Albergue - Albergue

Breakfast will be provided today, then it's off for an acclimatization walk around the local area, which also gives you the chance to get to know the local guide as well. You will then have to arrange to buy food for lunch and dinner when you are camping.
Dinner tonight will be provided for you.

3

Albergue - Mulhacen - Refugio Paqueira

Breakfast and dinner will be provided again today. a chance to climb Mulhacen, the highest mountain in the Sierra Nevada at 3479m high.

4

Refugio Poquerra - Refugio de la Puntal

Tonight we will camp and cook our own meal.
A chance to hone those skills that you have been practicing!

5

Refugio de la Puntal - Refugio de la Puntal

Today we can attempt Tajo de los Machos at 3018m high.
We cook and camp at the same place again tonight.

6

Refugio de la Puntal - Capileira

After breakfast we will then walk down into the Alpujarras to the beautiful village of of Capileira which is a typical village with white-washed buildings tucked into the side of the valley. We will stay in the village where you can shower and shop, and have a meal.

7

Capileira - Granada

Today we drive to Granada, you will then have the rest of the day to sightsee and possibly visit the Alhambra Palace, which is an ancient Arabic Palace-Fortress and contains the magnificently decorated palace Nazarenes.
Time to shop for gifts and then a last meal together.

8

Granada - Malaga - Home

Drive to Malaga and fly back to the UK, then Home!

Compiled by Mike Bignall

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