All breakfasts, four picnic lunches and six evening meals are included.

Breakfast: Continental buffet breakfast with local fruit and yoghurt.

Lunch: Packed lunches are provided for most day walks, usually filled with cheese/cold meats. On some days it is possible to enjoy authentic tapas in local villages.

Dinner: All food is freshly prepared from locally grown seasonal produce, and the meals come with complimentary wine, tea and coffee. A selection of soft and alcoholic drinks are available at the bar (payable locally).

Vegetarians are generally well catered for at Cortijo Rosario.

Please note that due to the remote location of the accommodation, it is not always possible or ideal for the local staff to make last-minute menu changes. It is, therefore, crucial you advise us on booking if you have any special dietary requirements.

Explore rolling hills and olive groves on a guided countryside walk from the cortijo to the whitewashed Villanueva de San Juan. Footpaths weave through farmland alive with birdsong and the scent of wild herbs, leading to quiet plazas and shuttered houses bright with geraniums.

Learn about Andalucía’s olive-oil traditions and small-village life from your leader, who shares insight into harvests, milling, and seasonal customs. Ample pauses invite photos of distant sierras and the unhurried rhythm of rural Spain.

Hike through Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve famed for dramatic limestone scenery. Traverse the Puerto de las Palomas as griffon vultures ride thermals above jagged ridgelines, then descend into the white village of Benaocaz framed by rugged peaks.

Discover karst cliffs, hidden caves, and endemic flora, including rare Spanish firs (pinsapo). Your leader interprets the landscape’s geology and pastoral heritage, bringing to life transhumance routes, shepherding traditions, and the resilient mountain culture of this protected corner of Andalucía.

Walk through farmland to the haunting Monasterio de Caños Santos, a 16th-century Franciscan complex where ivy and wildflowers soften weathered stone. Enjoy a peaceful picnic before continuing along the Ruta de los Molinos, tracing waterways and old mill sites towards a storied white village.

Arrive in Setenil de las Bodegas, famous for homes tucked beneath rock-overhung streets. Stroll narrow lanes where cafes and bakeries nestle under the cliff, tasting the atmosphere of a settlement shaped by river, rock, and centuries of ingenuity.

Venture into the sheer-walled drama of El Chorro gorge to walk El Caminito del Rey. Timber boardwalks cling to limestone 100m above the river, culminating in a heart-lifting suspension footbridge spanning the final narrows with sweeping views of turquoise reservoirs and soaring cliffs.

Hear how this audacious path supported early hydroelectric works and was meticulously rebuilt in 2015 to mirror the historic route with modern safety. Expect vertiginous vistas, echoing ravines, and the thrill of traversing one of Spain’s most iconic walkways.

Circle the craggy flanks of El Peñón on a scenic loop, skirting cork oaks and thyme-scented slopes to admire sweeping views over olive-draped sierras and white villages. This circuit hike around El Peñón showcases the rugged beauty surrounding the cortijo and the province’s highest point.

Trace shepherds’ paths, spot raptors on the wing, and pause for photos and reflection as the landscape opens in all directions. The route balances gentle gradients with airy lookouts, rewarding every step with broad, cinematic horizons.

Step into the Royal Alcázar of Seville, a palace complex where Mudéjar tilework, carved stucco, and coffered ceilings frame serene courtyards like the Patio de las Doncellas. Wander fragrant gardens threaded with fountains, citrus, and palms within this UNESCO World Heritage ensemble.

Explore at your own pace with timed entry arranged by your leader. This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour during your time in Seville.

Witness an intimate flamenco performance where guitar, cante jondo (deep song), and percussive footwork ignite the small stage. In a traditional tablao setting, feel the pulse of Andalucía’s most expressive art form as emotion builds through palmas hand-claps and soaring melodies.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, typically arranged during your time in Seville.

Sample regional tapas at a beloved city bar steps from the palace walls. Expect classic bites such as jamón ibérico, silky salmorejo, and zingy seafood, paired with local wines or chilled fino sherry from Jerez. The bustle of the counter and warm service capture Seville’s social soul.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour during your time in Seville.

Pause in the village for an optional tapas lunch at a friendly village bar, where simple, seasonal plates highlight local produce. Taste olive-oil-rich dishes, artisanal cheeses, and cured meats alongside a glass of local vino or a cool refresco.

This optional experience is at additional cost and bookable on tour, complementing the countryside walk with a delicious slice of daily life.

Settle in and meet your Tour Director over a convivial, home-cooked supper at our countryside cortijo. Share stories at long tables as the team outlines the week’s walks and experiences. Expect rustic recipes prepared with garden produce and local olive oil, served alongside complimentary regional wine in a friendly, farmhouse setting.

Discover how life unfolds in this corner of rural Andalucía, where agriculture shapes daily rhythms. This is a relaxed introduction to the region’s flavors and to your travel companions, setting the tone for the week’s explorations.