Walking In Andalucia

Our Clients’ Reviews

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  Paul MacDermott

  WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

  

  Written November 2012

  Set among olive groves in the lesser known part of Andalucia, the Cortijo Rosario farmhouse is the perfect setting & launchpad for walking in this landscape. The rest of the population just gets on with farmiing the fertile soil, or tending their herds, whilst still extending a warm welcome. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Seeing the olive harvest first hand in November 2012. It made me feel so close to something we take for granted -ie olive oil!

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Inspiring and  knowledgeable, always good natured but genuinely interested in his clients and their lives.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  If you would like to try a quieter part of Spain, with a mixture of walking, culture and good food and wine in a tranquil setting, then go for this trip.

   
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  Fiona Green

  WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

  

  Written November 2012

  This was a great trip. The Cortijo Rosario was a wonderful place to stay in a beautiful location, with excellent traditional food, and welcoming hosts. The walks were varied, with great views especially in the Grazalema mountains and El Chorro Gorge. It was a good group to spend the week with, and the leader was excellent - entertaining, informative and helpful. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Walking in the Grazalema mountains, watching the birds sweep through the El Chorro Gorge, looking at the stars late at night, being in the winning quiz team!, meeting great people, drinking Andalusian sherry, eating delicious food, learning lots about the region, visiting Seville - especially the Alcazar, chatting into the night, and sitting by the pool in the sun.....

  What did you think of your group leader?

  We had an excellent leader - he kept us entertained over the week, led the walks at the right pace, knew an enormous amount about the places we visited, and was organised but also relaxed.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  I would recommend this trip.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  This was a great place to stay. I would have loved some longer walks, but booked knowing not to expect that, so for me, I'd love to go back and do some longer walks around the area.

   
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  Hazel McBain

  WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

  

  Written September 2012

  Great walking despite the rain. Comfortable acommodation with fantastic home cooking, friendly staff and welcoming cups of tea and grinning dogs on return to  the Cortija Rosario Great group and excelllent guides,plenty of stops to gather breath and learn more on the local flora and fauna with a bit of history thrown in. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Walking to the top of Penon and seeing all around for miles.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Excellent on all counts

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Take some good rainproof jackets and warm clothing, when it rained in the higher hills it was like walking in Scotland.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  You get to know the group you're travelling with really well. We had a brilliant sociable time, one of the best short holidays I've been on. 

   
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  Catherine Swift

  WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

  

  Written May 2012

  The scenery of Andalucia is dramatic and varied. The hotel was charming, with welcoming staff and superb, local cuisine. An excellent guide and a great bunch of fellow travellers all combined to make this a holiday to remember. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Al fresco lunch at the deserted monastery.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  The best pair of legs in the business! Highly motivating (Richie, not just his legs!) and very knowledgeable.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Consider hiring a car before or after this trip so that you can take in some of the other lovely places in the region.

   
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  lynne richards

  WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

  

  Written April 2012

  Lovely walking routes, great bunch of people and a fantastic guide with a real affinite for Spain and its people, culture and history...a real bonus. 

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  All the routes were different, but the walk along the Ruta de los Molinos and to Sentinil was probably my favorite..but its a close run thing.  The day in Seville was extremely interesting.

  What did you think of your group leader?

  Perfect - warm, friendly, amusing, knowledgable andd more than capable.

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Although we had very good weather for the ttime of year...it can get very cold on the top of the mountain routes!

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  If you like to see the real Spain - then this a very good starting place.

   
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  Caroline Smith

  WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

  

  Written April 2012

  This was my first Exodus holiday and my first solo holiday.  I enjoyed the company of my fellow travellers. It was a pleasant location and the food was good.   

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  What did you think of your group leader?

  An experienced group leader, who prepared well. He had exactly the right balance of leading and supporting, helping the group to have an enjoyable week.

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  Take clothes for all types of weather. We were lucky that it did not rain, but it was quite windy, so at times it was useful to have hats and gloves. However, you can pack fairly lightly, because it's a fairly informal holiday, so you don't need to worry about dressing up for the evening.

   
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  Poppy Solomou

  WALKING IN ANDALUCIA

  

  Written March 2012

  As a much younger traveller then most who were on the trip, at 19, I found it an interesting and enriching experience. However, as with all holidays there were high and low points. Seville is an amazing city, and it has inspired me to return, because a few hours out of the day was simply not enough to explore such a jewel of history and culture. The walks were relatively easy, and had enough variety to remain interesting, and the location of the Cortijo was, while very remote, beautiful. However, the food one the first two nights was disappointing, though it did improve somewhat.  

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  What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?

  Driving up winding mountain roads, right to the top of the Grazelema Mountains was certainly a high point, if slightly nerve-wracking! The vultures that flew almost level with where we were eating lunch that day was also amazing. But of course, the city of Seville was completely amazing, and I was loathe to leave after such a short time. 

  What did you think of your group leader?

  He was very knowledgeable, if a little long winded. We were lucky enough to have two guides, one of whom was a native of the area, which gave an insiders view of the area. He could have perhaps been clearer about the exact nature of the walks, but overall was completely competent. 

  Do you have any advice for potential travellers?

  Its an enjoyable holiday, and if you are looking for some Winter Sun, along with activities then its perfect. However, the remoteness of the location means there is very little interaction with the local people. 

  Is there anything else you would like to add?

  It was an interesting holiday, however I found it not completely well rounded. The food on the first two nights was very disappointing, especially after such a long journey. The walks on the first few days were very samey, and then the next couple of walks, while very different from our first walks, were again quite similar day after day, so there could have been more variety. But apart from that it was a beautiful holiday, and if escape is what you are looking for this is the perfect holiday for that. I certainly felt refreshed afterwards! As a single traveller, it was a little lonely, butI imagine this would change on a specifically solo travellers trip. 

  All in all, a good holiday for some escapism from a stressful life! 

   

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