With walking holidays becoming increasingly popular, a trip to the Costa Tropical de Granada is a must do.  With a varied landscape ranging from the rugged coast line, through the spectacular inland hills and the Lecrin valley and up to the Sierra Nevada mountain range there are endless possibilities for the walking enthusiast.

Due to the physical size of the Costa Tropical/Lecrin Valley region together with its diversity of terrain, there is something for everyone here, no matter how experienced or inexperienced at walking you are.  The climate on the Costa Tropical also means there are 4 clear seasons so it is easy to choose a time of year where the conditions suit you.  Winter is generally sunny, with mild clear days but it is cool in the evenings and over night.  Spring can sometimes mean the odd day of rain, although with 320 days of sunshine on average each year, the rain never lasts for very long.  The summer months of June, July, August and September are of course warm day and night, with autumn days mild and mellow. 

Throughout the Costa Tropical region there are an un-countable number of tracks and trails dotted throughout the hills and valleys that lead up from the coast line to the high mountains. So much so in fact, you can effectively choose to stay anywhere and be sure to find walking and hiking possibilities very close by if not on your very doorstep

Amongst Spanish people there is popularity for walking in the mountains of Sierra Nevada however they are relatively unknown to the foreign traveller. The terrain classed under "National Park" status spans an area of approximately 50 miles long by 20 miles wide, with altitudes ranging from practically sea level to 3500 metres.  With such a wide territory it is advisable to visit the tourist office which is situated half way up the mountain on the road to the ski resort, which offers an excellent range of maps and guides to help you choose your route.  There are also a number of organised tours available too.

The area of "Las Alpujarras" to the south of the mountain range, is in a corner of Andalucia, which it often seems time forgot!  It skirts the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada Mountains,  boasts stunning scenery, hot sunny weather and is a wonderful area for walking. The local countryside is farmed with terraced land that is full of citrus, chiramoya, and olive trees.  During the spring and autumn months the surroundings are particularly beautiful; in spring the land is carpeted with a vast array of wild flowers and blossom adorns the fruit trees. In autumn leaves turn golden brown, the fruit ripens and trees are laden with the years harvest.  The area is characterised by steep valleys scoured by rivers and streams tumbling down the mountainside from the snow covered slopes above.

Slightly lower down in the valley of the Guadalfeo river are the less known hills surrounding the Los Guajars and the village of Velez de Benaudalla.  This area is almost completely undiscovered by foreign walking enthusiasts, but a wide and varied array of walks and trails can be found between the unspoilt white Andalucian villages.  The terrain is possibly slightly less steep than the Las Alpujarras, but nevertheless these locations offer some of the most spectacular views and countryside to be found on the Costa Tropical de Granada together with an abundance of flora and fauna.  Many of the local villages have traditional tapas bars and restaurants, where at the end of a walk,  you can enjoy sitting outside for a refreshing drink and a bite to eat..

The Costa Tropical coast line is often rugged and certainly beautiful.  Longer stretches of beach are separated by enchanting coves and strong rock formations.  Endless paths and trails have been mapped linking the various coastal towns together.  In particular, the towns of Salobrena, Almunecar and La Herradura have excelled in offering walking enthusiasts a variety of organised or go it alone tours.

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Ibex Trex

We are a small family run walking company based in the beautiful, untouched region of Las Alpujarras, Granada, Spain. Ibex Trex caters for large groups, small groups and individual walking holidays.  Please click here for further information