Enjoy your 2023-24 Christmas summer holidays on a self-guided walking adventure amongst the warmer climes of the south of Spain away from the icy weather that affects the rest of Europe during the festive season. And if you add on a hiking trip in Spain’s subtropical Canary Islands, you can save 10 per cent, using a combo walk deal offered by Europe walk operator, On Foot Holidays.
Australians and New Zealanders will save 10 per cent on the cheaper hike when two walks like On Foot Holidays’ routes in Andalucia and the Canary Islands are booked at the same time in the one European trip. Hikers can pair walks from the 34 baggage-free, self-guided walks On Foot Holidays has curated for independent travellers in 11 countries across Europe. On each walk, hikers select their own start dates from those available and stay at a different B&B inn each night, with their luggage transferred ahead each day so all they need to carry is a day pack.
Spectacular inn-to-inn walks in Andalucia in southern Spain and on the Spanish-owned Canary Islands are ideal in December and January where the weather is more temperate than the rest of Europe.
Andalucia offers walkers a breathtaking canvas of unspoilt mountains, narrow, winding streets, whitewashed houses and lush river valleys. On Foot Holidays’ seven-night, self-guided walking tour in Andalucia sees travellers stay in villages while walking through the dramatic limestone scenery of the Grazalema National Park. Ibex, eagles and griffon vultures can often be spotted along this route, which culminates at Ronda, a stunning citadel which sits above a deep ravine and is home to Roman ruins and one of the oldest bull-fighting rings in the world – dating back to the 18th century.
Including seven nights’ accommodation, all breakfasts, five picnics, one dinner and daily luggage transfers and track notes, the Andalucia walk costs £765 per person, twin-share (approximately A$1391 depending on exchange rates), including the special 10 per cent saving as one of two walks booked in the European trip . Link to walk – Self-guided walking holiday in Andalucia (7 night) with On Foot Holidays
Meanwhile, On Foot Holidays’ new seven-night walk on the remote, volcanic and mountainous isle of La Gomera in Spain’s Canary Islands offers a magical mix of lush, subtropical scenery, unusual beaches of black, volcanic sand, a laidback ambience and an ‘eternal spring’ climate which makes it ideal for hiking in the European winter months. The full, seven-night circular route around the verdant island of La Gomera starts in the pretty hamlet of Hermigua and takes in wild beaches, banana and aloe plantations, sleepy villages, rugged valleys and the spectacular views from atop the island’s highest point, Mt Garajonay. The final night’s stay is at the stylish Parador Hotel in San Sebastian with its sea views, subtropical gardens and pool for a welcome, end-of-walk swim.
Including B&B accommodation along the route for seven nights, daily breakfasts, ferry and land transfers from Tenerife South airport on the larger island of Tenerife nearby, maps, directions and all luggage transfers between hotels along the way – meaning walkers simply carry a day pack each day – the La Gomera journey costs £980 per person, twin-share (about A$1782 depending on exchange rates). Link to walk – A self-guided walking holiday on the island of La Gomera with On Foot Holidays .
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