Active holidays in the Sierras of Southern Spain
Do you want to
amble through picturesque olive groves and White Villages, walk historic
routes, discover Moorish castles, wade though rocky canyons, stroll in
the shade of forest tracks, scramble limestone ridges, snowshoe winter
trails, explore remote mountain valleys, trek 3,000m + peaks, climb to
the summit of Mulhacen the highest point in mainland Spain?
Where? Based on the southern slopes of the
Sierra Nevada in the spa town of Lanjaron, the gateway to the Alpujarra
we are 25km south of Granada. Lanjaron is an ideal base for walking holidays in Spain as it is also only an hour from the coastal ranges
of the Mediterranean, limestone peaks in the Sierra de Huetor and
wooded gorges of the Sierra Tejeda.
When? Because of the regions year round sun (it can rain in winter) your walking holiday in Andalucia is possible at anytime of the year.Our flexible approach means that your walking holiday can start and finish on dates to suit your needs and requirements.
Who? We cater for all from individuals wanting a half day walk, groups and parties wanting week long walking holidays or families wanting an active holiday in the sun of southern Spain.
At the Life of Riley we can design a bespoke walking holiday in Andalucia which will match your interests, skills and fitness level. Martin Riley, an experienced Mountain Guide will lead you through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the area. Our walking holidays can take you from the coast right up to 3,482m at the summit of Mulhacen. An ascent of which is a real achievement for any walker.
The area around the Sierra Nevada and the historic city of Granada offers more than just walking holidays. We can also arrange other activities to fill rest days or satisfy the needs of partners, children or other members of your group.
For your stay you will be based in Lanjaron. In this lively small village famous for its spa and spring water we can offer a range of accommodation from self catering to 3*** hotels.
Martin is the first British member of the Asociacion Espanola Guias de Montana AEGM, the Spanish mountain guides association, membership of which is only open to suitably qualified and experienced guides.
Clients are advised to get specialist insurance such as that provided by the British Mountaineering Council (BMC) or by the Austrian Alpine Club (UK) AAC uk
martin@thelifeofriley.eu.com
(0034)696 354 824
Address: Aptd 88, Lanjaron
18420 Granada, Spain
Life of Riley blog
Martin
Riley who runs The Life of Riley is a qualified International Mountain
Leader (IML) and the first British guide to become a member of the
Spanish Mountain Guides Associacion. Martin holds public liability
insurance with Axa Winterthur.
Martin has long experience of working and playing in the hills and mountains. Walking and climbing in the UK and Europe for over 30 years and having lived and worked in Lanjaron since 2005 he has an extensive knowledge of the region’s mountains and wildlife. Prior to living in Spain he managed a Countryside Ranger service and an activity centre in the north of England
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