A: Granada Countryside Walks
In the immediate surrounding area of Granada there are plenty of satisfying country walks to be had, without going too far from the city, but at the same time finding yourself surrounded by countryside and nature. The circuit starts at the height of the Alhambra Palace, and finishes in the old city centre. Along the way you will discover the Moorish sultans’ wooded hunting estates, from times past, from which there are impressive views towards the city as well as vistas of the dominating Sierra Nevada. As the descent is made into the valley plains, a ruined monastery can be found along with several crossings of one of Granada’s rivers, the Darro. Once you leave the countryside behind you will find yourself entering the incredible cave neighbourhood of Sacromonte.


B: Cave houses of Guadix
Reputed to have been founded by none other than Julius Caesar, the cave town of Guadix lies on the edge of one of Europe’s lesser known deserts, the Tabernas Desert. It’s set on an elevated plateau at the foot of the Sierra Nevada, once serving long-ago as a trading post it was also heavily fortified during Moorish reign. With a total of around 3000 caves, this town has a special feel to it that is not to be missed. The subterranean entrances, and white protruding chimneys are a sight to behold. You will visit one of the cave dwellings that has been converted into a museum and houses artifacts and information on how life was lived in these incredible places. The tour also includes a guided hike in a one of the most captivating natural parks Andalucia has to offer. Sierra de Huétor offers breathtaking scenery throughout the year of the surrounding mountain range.


C: Lecrín Photo Safari
The nearby Lecrín Valley with its untouched natural beauty to the south of Granada, will be the location for exploring some more aspects of good photograph taking. Your mentor is a professional photographer living and working here in Andalucía who will be guiding you along the way. He will introduce you to the village where he has lived for the past five years, and also the surrounding landscapes during a gentle stroll which allows you to take in some of the picturesque aspects of the area. The valley is also subtropical so the cultivation of many exotic fruits, the most common of which are the lemon and orange groves, are a delight for any of the senses.


D: Moorish Castles on the Last Frontier
This adventure begins with the frontier castles and fortifications that kept the Nasrid Kingdom in one piece for over 150 years. You will find out about the circumstances which led to the final steps during the Reconquest that put a stop to over 700 years of Muslim sovereignty. You will journey to Alcalá La Real and visit the La Mota Castle which served as headquarters to Castile’s invasion of Granada, once Alfonso XI had secured it in 1342. There are also a number of fortresses to visit in Montefrío, the location that Philip II ordered a church to built as a symbol of the arrival of Christianity in the area. Moclín is the next stop, a fantastic spectacle due to its precarious positioning, and as a tribute to Andalucías medieval past.