Hidden Valleys of Cordoba

• The essence of 'real' Spain: tiny white villages, forgotten farming hamlets, traditional, family-run hotel
• Fantastic walking country: spectacular gorges, craggy peaks, cascading waterfalls, wonderful valley views
• Golden eagles, griffon vultures, red peonies, vibrant wild orchids
• Great value - fully inclusive, even wine with dinner
• Chance to explore Cordoba and Granada

Midway between Cordoba and Granada in the heart of Andalucia, the tiny white village of Zuheros sits high on the northern flank of the Sierra Subbetica - a beautiful range of hills and National Park. The area is a dramatic limestone massif, weathered over millennia into a series of valleys and peaks, making it fantastic walking country. The walks are all in or around the National Park on farm tracks, country paths, through open country and along the Via Verde - a panoramic disused railway line that was once used to transport the olive harvest. River valleys, tumbling waterfalls, fabulous views over olive groves, mountain sierras and hillsides sprinkled with red peonies and orchids form the backdrop to the walks. They take you to the tiny villages of Zagrilla Alta and Luque with their quince orchards and castle, and the stunning cave above Zuheros where Roman and Bronze age remains have been discovered.

Staying in such a small village guarantees genuine Spanish hospitality. The whitewashed ** Hotel Zuhayra, with its popular bar and patio restaurant, is a stone's throw from the Moorish castle and town square. Your host, Englishspeaking Antonio, will be on hand to meet you when you arrive, and will advise on how to organise your week. He will help with arranging taxi transfers where necessary from some of the walks (included), and tell you all about Zuheros' museums and other villages in the area. And for 'days off' or extra nights, the classic cities of Cordoba and Granada, are less than an hour away by taxi.