Alpujarras Mountain Villages Tour
Excursions & day trips

Alpujarras Mountain Villages Tour

5/5
Excellent
Based on 2 reviews
from
£55.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Discover the Alpujarras region
  • Dramatic mountainous landscapes
  • Explore the villages of Lanjaron, Portugos, Trevelez and Pampaneira
What to expect

On this half-day tour, you'll marvel at dramatic scenery and be enchanted by picturesque hilltop villages. The Alpujarras nestles at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and were for years a little-known secret. You'll see Lanjaron, Portugos, Trevelez and Pampaneira, with plenty of free time to explore.

Your day begins in Lanjarón, where you can relax with a coffee and take in the stunning panoramic views. As we continue to Pórtugos, you'll have the chance to taste the unique 'Fuente Agria' water, known for its orange hue due to its rich iron and mineral content. Next, we head to Trevélez, famous for its ham drying facilities. Here, you'll get an insider's look at the impressive process and savor some of their renowned cured hams.

Finally, we visit Pampaneira, one of Spain's most beautiful villages. With its steep, cobbled streets, whitewashed houses, and rich Arab history, Pampaneira is a true gem. You'll see traditional looms in action, producing the famous Alpujarran rugs, visit an ancient laundry area, and taste the region's most beloved chocolate.

Read more
What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Local delicacy tasting
What to remember
  • Not suitable for guests with poor health
  • Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Bring a hat
Read more
Provider
TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

5/5

Based on 2 reviews from verified customers

100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

Review categories

Service

5/5

Safety

5/5

Value for money

5/5

Staff

5/5

  • Martina

    From Germany - September 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Bärbel

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Solo traveller

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Gesamter Tag unterhaltsam,gut organisiert,ein ausgezeichneter Reiseleiter! Die Verkostung in Treveles perfekt, man wird verwöhnt.

You might also like

Nat Geo Day Tour: Andalusian oliiviöljy – kasvimaalta pöytään
Retket

Nat Geo Day Tour: Andalusian oliiviöljy – kasvimaalta pöytään

Molino de La Paca on paikka, jossa jokaisessa pisarassa maistuu vuosisatojen perintö. Täällä pääset tutustumaan huippulaatuisen oliiviöljyn maailmaan – ja samalla kuulla siitä ainutlaatuisesta suhteesta, joka paikallisilla viljelijöillä on oliivipuihinsa. Tämä side kulkee sukupolvelta toiselle, ja sen aistii kaikessa, mitä tilalla tehdään.Päivä alkaa rennolla kävelyllä oliivilehdoissa, jotka ympäröivät perinteistä myllyä. Saat kuulla, miten oliivipuita hoidetaan ja miksi juuri tämä maaperä tuottaa alueen parhaat öljyt.Lehtojen siimeksessä pääset maistelemaan raikasta appelsiinimehua Guadalhorcen laaksosta ja kypsiä oliiveja – ja samalla kuulemaan, millainen rooli oliivien viljelyllä on ollut Etelä-Espanjan kulttuurissa ja yhteisöissä.Seuraavaksi vierailet Molino de La Pacan sydämessä, jossa näet, miten oliivit muuttuvat laadukkaaksi extra-neitsytoliiviöljyksi. Opit, mitä vaiheita prosessiin kuuluu, aina murskauksesta uuttamiseen.Tämän jälkeen pääset maistelemaan kahta erilaista oliiviöljyä ja opit tunnistamaan niiden maut ja aromit – sekä sen, miksi toisin kuin viini, oliiviöljy ei parane vanhetessaan. Tämä on loistava tilaisuus oppia erottamaan oikeasti laadukas ja tuore öljy.Päivä huipentuu herkulliseen kokkausnäytökseen, jossa opit valmistamaan porra antequeranaa – rakastettua andalusialaista keittoa, jossa oliiviöljy on pääosassa. Maistellessasi tätä paikallisherkkua ymmärrät, miksi tämä kullanvärinen ainesosa on niin tärkeä osa Välimeren ruokavaliota – ja miksi se tunnetaan pitkän ja terveellisen elämän salaisuutena.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Nat Geo Day Tour: Al-Andalusin kaikuja Malagassa
Retket

Nat Geo Day Tour: Al-Andalusin kaikuja Malagassa

Lähde matkalle ajan ja kulttuurin halki, kun tutustut Al-Andalusin kiehtovaan perintöön Malagassa. Vierailet Alcazabassa, mahtavassa linnoituksessa, joka on osoitus arabien aikakauden sotilaallisesta voimasta. Tutkiessasi sen mahtavia muureja ja strategista rakennetta siirryt ajassa takaisin loistokkuuden aikakaudelle. Jatkat tutkimusmatkaasi Museo de Málagassa, jossa Al-Andalusin kukoistusta esitellään keramiikkakokoelman ja kiehtovan maurilaisen kalligrafian avulla. Ihaile historiaa ja taidetta yhdistäviä näyttelyitä, jotka paljastavat entisaikojen kulttuurisen rikkauden. Sen jälkeen pääset nauttimaan arabialaisia ja välimerellisiä makuja yhdisteleviä tapaksia ja viiniä ravintolassa, ennen kuin opettelet kirjoittamaan nimesi arabiaksi kalligrafiatyöpajassa, joka on tarjolla vain National Geographicin matkailijoille. Kulje historiallisen keskustan lumoavilla kaduilla, joilla näkyy Al-Andalusin muovaama perintö. Ihaile koristeellisia laattoja ja monimutkaisia yksityiskohtia, jotka kertovat kulttuurien yhdistymisestä ja luovat ainutlaatuisen maiseman. Seikkailusi päättyy vilkkailla Atarazanasin markkinoilla, jonka maurilainen sisäänkäynti kutsuu sinut värien ja aromien täyttämään aistihurmokseen. Keskustele myyjien kanssa, kun kiertelet hedelmiä ja mausteita täynnä olevilla kojuilla. Jos haluat uppoutua täysin paikalliseen tunnelmaan, ota kulaus andalusialaistyylisestä viinileilistä.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Gibraltar day trip with St Michael’s Cave and tour of the Rock
Retket

Gibraltar day trip with St Michael’s Cave and tour of the Rock

An exotic blend of the familiar and the unusual, Gibraltar is a must-visit. This tour ticks off all its top attractions – the Barbary apes of the Rock, St Michael's Caves and the Main Street. Rosa, one of our local guides, says: ‘Gibraltar is one of the most unexpected culture shocks I've ever encountered. It feels like my native Andalusia, but everything looks British. Wandering around, listening to the locals chat in their cute dialect is always a joy.'The fun kicks off on a high with a guided tour of the Rock of Gibraltar. Towering 426 metres above the Med, its steep slopes look daunting – but you'll be discovering it from the comfort of a minibus. The first stop is packed-with-monuments Europa Point, a popular spot for taking snaps. At the Upper Rock nature reserve, you'll meet the free-roaming Barbary apes – Europe's only wild monkeys. On a clear day, you can see all the way across to Africa. Next up is St Michael's Cave. Once home to Neanderthals and used as a war hospital during World War II, they're now an atmospheric concert hall.Back at ground level, Gibraltar's town centre has a distinctly British feel to it, whether it's the more obvious red phone and post boxes or the more succinct ones such as arched Georgian door frames. Tuck into a pie or maybe some fish and chips for lunch, before some retail therapy. Main Street, where many of the British high street chains have outlets, is famed for its duty-free shops.

free cancellation
Available in:

de, en, fr, nl 

Gibraltar day trip with dolphin-watching boat tour and Rock visit
Retket

Gibraltar day trip with dolphin-watching boat tour and Rock visit

An exotic blend of the familiar and the unusual, Gibraltar is a must-visit. This tour ticks off all its top attractions – the Barbary apes, the Rock and Main Street. And to top it off, you'll set sail around the Bay of Gibraltar for the chance to spot dolphins along the coast. Rosa, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Gibraltar's monkeys are the most accommodating wildlife around. Unlike dolphins, you don't have to search for them – they come looking for you, especially if you're holding food.'The fun kicks off with a boat trip in the bay to look out for dolphins. Three species – bottlenose, common and striped – are known to frolic in these waters. Then, back on dry land, head for a guided minibus tour of the Rock of Gibraltar, which juts 426 metres above the Mediterranean. You'll stop at Europa Point, where there are many famous monuments, a mosque and a historic Christian shrine. Plus, you'll also visit the Rock's recently renovated St Michael's Cave, which now hosts an auditorium.At the Upper Rock nature reserve, you'll meet the free-roaming Barbary apes – Europe's only wild monkeys. There are about 300 monkeys on the Rock. A local legend says that if the monkeys disappear, Gibraltar will stop being British. Back at ground level, Gibraltar's town centre has a distinctly British feel to it. Head to Main Street, where many of the British high street chains have outlets, for a mooch around its duty-free shops.

free cancellation
Available in:

de, en, fr, nl 

Caminito del Rey tour from the Costa del Sol
Aktiviteetit

Caminito del Rey tour from the Costa del Sol

The Gaitanes Gorge is the must-see natural attraction in inland Malaga. This deep and steep canyon has a legendary walkway halfway up one of its vertical walls – the Caminito del Rey – which you'll get to trek on this full day tour. After a scenic drive through the country, we'll stop off at a typical village for some free time to wander around its narrow, whitewashed-fringed streets. Then, don your walking boots as we set off on an 8km walk along the recently reopened Caminito del Rey, or King's Walkway.Departing from the pine-fringed reservoirs, you'll trek along a spectacular walkway pinned along the steep gorge walls. Your guide will give you an insight into its geological origins and fascinating historical past. Finally, at the end of the journey, you'll have a well-earned break in El Chorro for the chance to grab a spot of lunch.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, nl 

Marbella and Golden Mile half-day tour with Puerto Banus visit
Aktiviteetit

Marbella and Golden Mile half-day tour with Puerto Banus visit

The charming old town of Marbella and the upscale opulence of Puerto Banus provide a perfect contrast on this trip. Take half a day to discover them both, with a little help from your guide. Sip a coffee in its famous Orange Tree Square, see the Dali sculptures along the Avenida del Mar, and see the millionaire's playground of Puerto Banus.

free cancellation
Available in:

de, en, fr, nl 

Guided tour of Axarquia, Frigiliana and Nerja
Aktiviteetit

Guided tour of Axarquia, Frigiliana and Nerja

Considered the most picturesque part of the Costa del Sol coastline, Nerja is a trip that you shouldn't miss out on. On this half-day morning excursion, you'll explore the white village of Frigiliana and the charming town of Nerja to visit the ‘Balcon de Europa'– a stunning coastal viewpoint.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, fr, nl 

Andalusia tour with El Torcal, Antequera and lunch
Retket

Andalusia tour with El Torcal, Antequera and lunch

This tour is a scenery-rich journey through some often-overlooked corners of inland Andalusia. You'll visit historic Antequera, immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of El Torcal and the Guadalhorce lakes, and round off the day at Juanito's orange farm. Sonia, one of our guides, says, ‘You'll pass through miles of stunning, varied and unspoilt scenery. It's a rare chance to try local food and wine in a warm, friendly and welcoming atmosphere.'First up is the UNESCO-listed nature reserve of El Torcal. Here, you can stroll about its gnarled and otherworldly karst rock formations, which date back to the Jurassic age. Next, we'll stop to enjoy panoramic vistas of the Antequera's Moorish fortress and Lovers' Rock – a mountain steeped in local legend. The city has been dubbed the ‘Florence of Andalusia' because of its Renaissance and baroque palaces and churches. Free time to explore the old town is followed by lunch made from locally sourced seasonal ingredients, washed down with regional wine, in a family-run restaurant.In the afternoon, we'll head to the jade-green waters of the Guadalhorce reservoirs. But the best is yet to come, with a visit to the citrus farm of the larger-than-life Juanito. He'll proudly show you around his groves and offer you his tangy fruits. ‘Juanito is a true character who'll give you insights into local farming methods and let you taste his freshly squeezed orange juice and homemade orange cake,' Sonia adds.

free cancellation
Available in:

de, en, fr, nl 

Malaga old town and Mijas mountain village tour
Retket

Malaga old town and Mijas mountain village tour

From big city to quaint whitewashed village, experience both sides of life in the Costa del Sol. In Malaga, you can shop-till-you-drop, explore the historic old quarter or visit one of the many art museums. A change of pace in Mijas sees you stroll flower-lined streets and enjoy views over the sea.

free cancellation
Available in:

de, en 

Sites & Bites: Malaga city tour, tapas and caramelised nuts
Retket

Sites & Bites: Malaga city tour, tapas and caramelised nuts

Malaga's old town takes centre stage on this Sites & Bites half-day walking tour. You'll stop by the city's main sights, hear about their history from your guide and get a taste for this place's culinary scene. First up is Gibralfaro Castle, a historic fortress once a key part of the city's defence strategy. Once you're up here, you'll see why it was such a major player – the view up here packs in the whole city, its port, and the Mediterranean Sea.Then, you'll hop on a bus into the city centre for a guided tour of Malaga's main sights. Stop by the Alcazaba of Malaga, an 11th-century Moorish fortress, as well as the ruins of the Roman Theatre dating all the way back to the 1st century BC. Next, stroll towards Malaga Cathedral, known affectionately as La Manquita in Spanish. This nickname, which translates to The One-Armed Lady, refers to the cathedral's unfinished south tower – it's become a symbolic part of the cathedral.Head over to Bodegas El Pimpi, a tavern known for its cosy atmosphere and classic Andalusian fare, for your first bite of the day. It's pure tradition on the menu here, with a typical Malaguena tapa served in the classic way – with a drink. Then, wind your way to Sabor a Espana – the sweet scent of caramel filling the street will lead you straight to this tasty spot – to see how caramelised nuts are made and, of course, you'll get to sample some. Finally, wrap the tour up with some free time to wander through the city at your own pace.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, fr, nl