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Special Interest
Walking
Walking in Moorish Spain
Antequera, Spain
Away from Andalucía's beaches lies a spectacular landscape of mountains, gorges, limestone hills, and fossil-studded caves. On this walking holiday, our expert guide will lead us along some of the region’s finest footpaths, including Caminito del Rey and the lesser-known Sendero Río Bailón. We’ll follow trails through natural parks, tread ancient Roman roads, cross suspension bridges, and keep an eye out for vultures and eagles. Our base will be a beautiful historic hotel in the heart of rural Andalucía – the perfect place to relax and unwind once we've kicked off our hiking boots. Four included walks - Walk of Antequera (half day) - Caminito del Rey (full day) - El Torcal de Antequera (half day) - Sierras Subbéticas (full day) Standing on a hillside overlooking unspoiled Spanish countryside, this beautiful 16th-century building exudes Spanish character and history. It was first a church, then a convent, before it was restored in 2009 and converted into a luxury hotel. Original features remain, including beautiful arches, frescoed walls and religious paintings, alongside modern touches like air-conditioning, a wellness centre and an indoor swimming pool. Outside, the grounds are dotted with fruit and olive trees, vegetable plots, chickens and even a resident donkey.
Nationwide shared chauffeur service– included on all departures from April 1, 2026
A nationwide return shared chauffeur service from your home to your UK departure point
Your holiday includes
Saga host
Expert host
Local back-marker guide
Welcome drink
Four included excursions
Half Board: All breakfasts and waiter served dinners
Porra Antequerana cooking demo and tapas lunch
International flights. Prices are based on return flights with British Airways from London Gatwick. Supplements may apply from other airports
Return transfers direct to your hotel
Minimum 20kg checked luggage, per person
Exceptional value every time
Saga Host
Our trained hosts will welcome you and ensure you enjoy your holiday. We also offer 24/7 support if needed.
Travel insurance and additional cancellation cover included §
A price reduction is available if you choose not to take the included insurance and additional cancellation cover.
Included excursions
Walk of Antequera
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Beginning at our hotel, this less challenging walk (11km) leads us along a Roman pathway at the foot of the Pinar del Hacho, a protected parkland of shady pine forests. Our destination will be the historic heart of Antequera. With roots going as far back as the Bronze Age, the town is filled with fascinating sights, from Gothic churches and baroque bell towers to a Moorish castle and a collection of centuries-old burial mounds.
Caminito del Rey
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Get ready for one of Spain’s most spectacular walks – the 120-year-old Caminito del Rey. Following the Gaitanes’ gorge, the trail clings to the sheer cliffsides, with dizzying views down to the river some 100 metres below. With your guide’s help, you’ll look out for vultures and golden eagles spreading their wings above, or wild boar snuffling in the shrubbery. Though the trail itself is high, the 8km route is mostly downhill, so it’s an easy one to follow. The suspension bridge is a highlight – look down if you dare!
El Torcal de Antequera
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The limestone landscape at El Torcal de Antequera is a protected natural park thanks to its unique karst formations. It also forms part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site which includes the burial ‘dolmens’ of Antequera – your guide will reveal more of the area’s fascinating history on this shorter half-day walk (5.6km).
Sierras Subbéticas
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A hidden gem of the Andalucian interior, the Sierra Subbéticas is home to one of southern Spain's largest breeding colonies of griffon vultures, as well as around 70 other bird species, like booted, Bonelli's and short-toed eagles. The 12.5km route we’ll follow through the natural park is the Sendero Rio Bailón. Starting in the hilltop village of Zuheros, we’ll make our way through the lush Cañon del Rio Bailón to a series of natural caves and limestone depressions featuring fossils of long-extinct water creatures – a reminder that this spectacular landscape once sat at the bottom of the ocean.
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Antequera, the closest town, is a beautiful place whose opulent Spanish baroque style has led to it being called the ‘Florence of Andalusia’. Take a taxi - it’s about 15 minutes away - or head off and explore the surrounding Spanish countryside on one of the many walking trails. The area is also well-known for its three megalithic tombs. Known as the Antequera Dolmens and listed UNESCO World Heritage sites, they date back around 5,500 years.
Hotel details
Television
Air conditioning
Safe
Fridge
Wi-Fi
Breakfast and dinner are served in the hotel's waiter-served restaurant, where you will receive attentive service and a pleasant atmosphere. The hotel prides itself on its rich and flavoursome menu, with many of the ingredients locally sourced and even grown in its very own garden. You also have available the piano bar and the convent terrace to purchase and enjoy snacks and drinks while taking in the relaxing and peaceful surroundings.
Indoor swimming pool
Restaurant
Bar
Spa
Wellness centre
Jacuzzi
Solarium
Sauna
Wi-Fi
Sun terrace
Terrace
Currency exchange