Sierra De Aitana Trek: Spain Walking Holiday

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Average Review Rating: from 40 reviews.

Helen Watkins

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written November 2012
This was a stunning trek in a beautiful and unspoilt mountainous area. The walking was satisfying and there were stunning panoramic views in all directions.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
There were several inspirational moments on this trip. One was viewing the fascinating rock formations on the peaks nearby while also seeing the coast of Mallorca on the horizon. I shallalways remember the scent of thyme bushes as we walked along the paths, brushing them with our boots. On the final day we ended up at our leader's home and helped harvest olives together. That was a truly special and unique moment, when we felt we had not just walked as tourists in the region, but had been privileged to have been invited to share in a tiny way in the life of the local community
What did you think of your group leader?
Jose was an excellent leader. He took great care to enable everyone to feel safe, informed and happy, so they could enjoy each day. When two walkers had blisters, after the first day, he put dressings on them himself in such a way that they were then fully able to do all the walks, with no further problems. He led in a warmly engaging and humourous manner, so everyone in the group felt relaxed. He is passionate about Spain and his home region and commmunicated this to group members. When we were in the coach from the airport, he produced grapes and raisins from his own garden - a thoughtful touch which we discovered was typical of his thoughtfulness and hospitality. We really gelled as a group and this was due mainly to Jose's outstanding leadership qualities.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
This trek is at the higher end of the B grade, so be prepared for one or two quite long, though beautiful, walking days. Walking poles would be helpful, as some descents are quite rockyand steep. You will need very little spending money, as wine is provided at the evening meals and you won't really come across any shops. Be prepared to be amazed - it is a world away from nearby Benidorm!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I would love to go on this walk again, with the same group and the same leader, as it was such an enjoyable week. We even concluded the week with a semi-impromptu dance after supper, which was such a wonderful way to celebrate friendships made, the journey made and our thanks to Spain. It also provided much hilarity...
Dennis Hudson

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written October 2012
Fantastic views and you hardly see a soul on the walks. They are hard treks on rough paths and a fast pace is needed to complete the walks in the time. The food was excellent in all three places in which we stayed.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
* picking almonds and walnuts straight from the trees
* views from the tops
* rock formations
What did you think of your group leader?
He was superb. Organisation was excellent in all aspects. His command of English and humour were fantastic. He was justifiably very proud of his area.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
We think that it must be a hard grade B and you need to be fairly fit to keep up and enjoy the pace.
Paths are rather rougher than many found in the Alps.

Is there anything else you would like to add?
The first 2 places we stayed were great. The last one was rather too rustic. Although it was described as having 4 bedrooms to 3 bathrooms in the main house, the reality was that one was on the floor below the bedrooms, one on the floor below that and the other outside. Our beds were quite uncomfortable.
Glynis Boyle

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written October 2012
This was our first hiking trip and it certaintly won't be our last as it beat all our expectations.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Looking down the valley with a beer in our hands with fantastic company after an amazing 8 hour hike, sheer bliss!
What did you think of your group leader?
Jose was friendly, professional and his love and enthusiasm of Sierra was superb and we learnt so much and experienced amazing walks.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
As this was our first hiking trip we were so relieved to find we kept up with some very experienced walkers, and walking poles are great and help with the steep descents.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
My husband and I were so unsure of this trip but from the people we met, to our fantastic guide,to the fantastic views it was as my children would say truly awesome!!!!
Linda Revill

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written May 2012
The area is an attractive place to walk but certainly graded as moderate to difficult would be more appropriate as many areas were challenging, especially the scrambling (I personally enjoyed that but others in our group did not).
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Taking a few moments alone and basking in the quiet.
What did you think of your group leader?
A fine guide but could perhaps be more considerate of the weaker members in the group; this would perhaps not be a problem if graded more accurately.
Frances Anne

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written April 2012
I loved this holiday, every part of it. The scenery was diverse and glorious, giving a feeling of peace, space and tranquillity; blissful for urbanites escaping the city. The walks took us through deserted limestone mountains with craggy peaks, an unspoilt natural paradise where the few signs of life we saw remained at an enviably slower pace with an air of nostalgia hanging over the tumbledown farm houses among the ancient terraces of cherry, almond and olive trees.
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What did you think of your group leader?

I've been on many group holidays and found Jose to be one of the best leaders I've experienced, extremely competent and good fun. As a local, he was able to lead us over rough terrain through the mountainous, wilderness areas without marked paths - we had every confidence in him.
Refreshingly, he didn't feel the need to tell us to wear sunscreen in the sun, carry water to drink, a fleece in case it gets chilly and a waterproof in case it rains. Instead he explained the geology of the area, discussed how the region is affected by politics and answered all our questions regarding the flora, fauna and local culture.

Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The whole of this holiday is very relaxed; you won't need any smart clothes or makeup.
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This package is very good value. Not only is almost all the food included in the price (and is far superior to the usual standard on this type of holiday - especially the packed lunches) but local wine is provided with dinner. The only extra expenditure was for a couple of beers at the end of the walks and food on the free day.

This is not just another pleasant European walking holiday, there was something very different and special about this one. Nothing like the sometimes busy trails of more popular walking areas, this was Spanish walking at its best.
S C

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written March 2012
A fantastic week of trekking. Extremely well organised, a great group and fabulous views and scenary. The weather was perfect too.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Climbing to the top of each of the peaks. I never thought we would get there but seemed to do each of them with ease!
What did you think of your group leader?
Jose was an outstanding leader. He was passionate about the area and shared this passion with us. One of my lasting memories will be of him walking with his secateurs ensuring the route was well maintained! His lunches were superb and his knowledge of the area, the fauna and flora and trekking was excellent.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Don't expct to lose weight. We seemed to eat excellent food all day long!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Don't think about it any longer - just book it!
Gillian Lambert

SIERRA DE AITANA TREK

Written March 2012
Excellent holiday. great walking in magnificent scenery and superb weather. And lovely food too
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
climbing the 4th peak (Puig Campana) and realising it wasn't so difficult after all!
What did you think of your group leader?
Jose was charming, very knowledgable about the area with a good sense of humour
Is there anything else you would like to add?
don't think you are going to lose weight with all the exercise- the food is too good!