Day 1 | Flight to Málaga

Transfer to the airport and flight to Málaga. A transfer bus will be waiting for you at the airport for the onward journey to Benalmádena. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 2 | Free Time

Today is all yours! Enjoy relaxing hours at the nearby sandy beach or take a stroll along the promenade. The marina "Puerto Marina" invites you to linger with its restaurants, shops, and unique atmosphere.

Day 3 | Antequera – Nature Reserve Torcal

Today you will embark on a hiking tour through the wolf park of Antequera and get up close with the fascinating predators that live here. Afterwards, you will explore the Torcal nature reserve, which has served as a backdrop for several films with its bizarre limestone rock formations. The rock formations shaped by the elements resemble a fairy-tale landscape. The circular hike through this stony backdrop ignites the imagination. Rare orchid species and the local wildlife have made this rocky world their home.

Elevation difference: 250 m ↑ / 250 m ↓

Walking time: approx. 3 hours (approx. 8 km)

Day 4 | Granada – Alhambra

After breakfast, you will experience an unparalleled journey through Andalusian botany. The often snow-covered peaks of the Sierra Nevada provide a magnificent backdrop as you hike from the spring, just outside the historic Moorish city of Granada, along the original Moorish aqueduct directly to the famous Alhambra. The former Moorish seat reflects an enlightening history and a unique architecture found nowhere else in the world.

Elevation difference: 100 m ↑ / 400 m ↓

Walking time: approx. 4 hours (approx. 8 km)

Day 5 | Free Time

Spend today as you wish.

Day 6 | On Royal Paths in El Chorro

Used in the early 20th century as an important transport route for railway construction, but then increasingly left to decay, the "Caminito del Rey" shines again in its former glory after extensive restoration. In the reservoir area of the Guadalhorce, you will hike up through the unique beauty of the Andalusian mountains. From El Chorro, you will go to the lovely valley of the giant gorge, once a royal hunting ground, and into the Ardales nature park. On your trek along the royal path, you will cross the bearded vulture gorge at dizzying heights, where you can enjoy spectacular views. You will return to your hotel for dinner.

Elevation difference: 140 m ↑ / 140 m ↓

Walking time: approx. 4-5 hours (approx. 8 km)

Day 7 | Free Time

Today is once again all yours. Enjoy the diversity of the coastal town in a relaxed manner. The beach invites you to unwind.

Day 8 | Return Flight

Today it is time to say goodbye to Benalmádena. Transfer to Málaga airport and return flight to Germany.

Note

The indicated hikes are mostly easy. However, please note that the hike on the "Caminito del Rey" has a certain height and is not suitable for people with a fear of heights.

Program days may be swapped due to weather conditions.

• Outbound/return flight from Hahn, Frankfurt or Cologne-Bonn to Málaga
• Outbound/return transfer from Málaga Airport to hotel in Benalmádena
• Airport assistance from Málaga Airport to hotel in Benalmádena and back to Málaga Airport
• Local trips in a modern coach
• 7x overnight stays including half board at the 4-star Hotel Alay in Puerto Marina / Benalmádena (local category)
• Entry to the Wolf Park
• Entry and tour of the Alhambra
• Entry to Caminito del Rey
• Qualified German-speaking hiking guide on days 6, 7, and 9
• BOHR travel companion