SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

8 days from GBP869 to GBP949 including flights
Tripcode: TSA

Countries Visited: Spain

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Average Review Rating: from 23 reviews.

Timothy Perkins

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written November 2011
An excellent holiday with some great walks in the Sierra de Aitana. All the accomodation was very comfortable and food was also excellent. The guide was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Some fantastic ridge top walks wit incredible views across to the Mediterranean
What did you think of your group leader?
The guide was local to area and very knowledgeable about the environment we were walking in. He was celarly enthusiastic and passionate about the area.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The walking days are fairly long (7- 8 hours) so make sure you are fit enough.
Anna Paszkiewicz

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written November 2011
Brilliant holiday if you want to clear your head and get away from it all. Stunning views, amazing local food and practically no extra expenses (apart from lunch and dinner on a free day). I was really surprised that such a dramatic, unspoilt place still existed in a 2-hours flight distance from London.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
I was constantly being surprised by inspirational moments on this trip, it's impossible to choose one. The mountain range is so majestic that it simply encourages you to have a think about bigger things in life.
What did you think of your group leader?
Jose Miguel is clearly very enthusiastic and well-educated about the area. He was very outgoing and caring for the group and was definitely going an extra mile to ensure everybody felt comfortable and safe on the walks.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take at least one walking pole. I did the most of the trip without the poles, but I had to borrow one for a couple of descents.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I had a brilliant time and absolutely fell in love with the area. If you look for a holiday that makes you not wanting it to end SIERRA DE AITANA TREK will do the trick.
Ann Sinnett

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written October 2011
Having previously done our own treks, this was our first trial of a group holiday. It surpassed our expectations! Superb treks, great group dynamics, lots of laughs and fun, super hotels and wonderful food, and our guide Jose was absolutely brilliant - a real star!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
All of it really - two things in particular: reaching the summits each day to have lunch with stunning views and a real sense of achievement; and our guide Jose. Jose was ceaselessly motivational, passionate about the area, extremely knowledgeable, fun, sensitive to the group's needs, always aiming to surprise us with hidden treasures and delights of a view whilst being constantly concerned about our wellbeing.
What did you think of your group leader?
As above - Jose was a real star. He was ceaselessly motivational, passionate about the area, extremely knowledgeable, fun, sensitive to the group's needs, always aiming to surprise us with hidden treasures and delights of a view whilst being constantly concerned about our wellbeing. A top guy!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Lots of people advised taking trekking poles. Jose was happy to lend his out when needed, so that helped on the descents when I needed them but meant I didn't need to carry them most of the time when not needed. Jose had brought several pairs, so you could get by without taking your own, but if you rely on them do take some.
Make sure you take plenty of water bottles - we refilled at several springs but a few had dried up!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Highly recommended - catered well for everyone, whether solo or couples or more! Go for it!!
Zoe Thirlaway

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written October 2011
This was a challenging B Grade trek, which ensured a great feeling of achievement each day. The accommodation was lovely and the food was amazing!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The views on this trek were fantastic. A world away from Alicante and Benidorm, which you could see from the peaks. For me I got the biggest buzz from reaching the top of Puig Campana, but simple pleasures like the first beer of the day always brought a smile to my face and the incredibly welcoming hosts made the trip very enjoyable.
What did you think of your group leader?
Jose was a wonderful and amusing group leader. It was good to have someone who knew the area so well. He could answer any of our questions, as well as sharing the history and modern farming techniques of the area. He also made the best sandwiches I have ever tasted!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Don't underestimate the temperature of this trip! It was the heat that really made it challenging.
Deborah Morgenstern

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written April 2011
Not a single hour went past without a "wow" moment. Stunning landscapes, great accommodation, lovely people. However, I would rate this more as a C grade - the walks were long and steep.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The entire trip was pretty awesome, The views are so varied, it is impossible to get bored with the scenery. It seemed that at least a couple of times a day, we turned a corner and all said "Wow! I didn't expect to see that!". The places we stayed were friendly and clean. The best has to be the last - a homestay with the lovely warm Violetta and her beautiful family in their rambling but awesome family farm home. You could stay a week in that place and still have cool things to discover.
What did you think of your group leader?
Jose was witty, knowledgeable, and a real people person. He was passionate about his local area (where we were walking) and even invited us all round to the little cottage and smallholding he was working do hard to build and grow.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Trekking poles are strongly recommended - there are many steep and rocky climbs and descents and your feet and knees do get a bit of a bashing! I would rate this more as a C grade trip. Long days and steep climbs / descents made for very hard work, albeit in stunning scenery.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
This is such a beautiful and undiscovered place. We saw almost no other walkers during our entire week. Strongly recommended.
Sandra Wall

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written February 2011
We knew nothing at all about this area in advance - other than the Exodus write up. If anything, we were a bit apprehensive, because Alicante and Benidorm get a bad press in the UK. Why do we never hear of this unspoilt, fantastic scenery just inland?
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
On the top of Puig Campana on the last day - towering over Benidorm and the Med - warm sun and yet early February - a terrific achievement!
What did you think of your group leader?
Our leader was ideal - local; passionate about the area; excellent command of English; very good with people; an excellent organiser... what more do we want?
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
This is a strenuous week. The mountains are rocky and steep and the distances about 12 miles most days. We managed (and we are in our 70s) but we could not have done much more.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I have rarely (if ever) had a holiday with such lovely food. It was all really good country fare, and the dietary requirements of a few of the group were handled well. The three small hotels in different villages were all lovely.
David Hardcastle

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written February 2011
A great week in a beautiful area with fantastic food, characterful accommodation and a great guide.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
This was a good hard week of walking, but the sense of achievement in getting to the tops of the peaks was great and the views were stunning. The area is really unspoilt which was refreshing. All three accommodations were welcoming, comfortable and served excellent food and wine and allowed us to get a taste of the real Spain.
What did you think of your group leader?
Jose was knowledgeable, friendly, good company and enthusiastic about his local area. Very good!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Bear in mind that although the weather is mostly good (and was great for us for 4 out of 5 days walking) you may encounter adverse weather conditions in winter and need to be prepared for this. On the last day though we were in T-shirts on top of the highest peak in the area and that was early February!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
This is an excellent week of immersion in Spanish culture, great walking and a bit of winter sunshine.