Leave the hustle and bustle of the other Spanish Costas behind and join your fellow solo travellers to discover the true, natural beauty of the Costa de la Luz on a week of fantastic walking.
Easy to Medium
What’s Extra
Arrive at Seville airport and transfer to our hotel for the week.
Starting on the coast, we walk along wild cliffs, before we arrive at the Asperillo Natural Monument – an amazing system of fossil dunes that stretches for miles along the coast. Next we head inland to El Rocio by bus – a mystical village which lies on the edge of the wetlands. It has a real feel of the Wild West with its sandy street, easier to navigate by horse than by car.
Walking Distance 5.5 – 6km (approx)
Ascent: 75 m
Difficulty: Easy
Walking Transfer Times – 15 mins to start of walk, 20 mins to El Rocio, 15 mins back to hotel
This pleasant, gentle walk will take us along the coast – past the wetlands and then through coastal woodlands, both of which are home to a huge variety of wildlife. After a stop for lunch, we will then take the ferry over to La Fleche de El Rompido – a wonderful stretch of beach where we can relax and admire the wonderful sand dunes, and maybe even spot a resident chameleon.
Walking Distance 8,5 Km (approx)
Ascent: flat
Difficulty: Easy
Walking Transfer Times 45 mins each way
Today is a day at leisure. Perhaps stay and relax in the hotel, discover the local area or take an excursion to the Columbus Museum, visit Moguer and end the day with a wine tasting approx €65.
This walk takes as along the banks of the River Guadiana which forms the border between Spain and Portugal. We will hike through the hills to Alcoutim – a picturesque Portuguese village where we will rest for lunch. After lunch you can either take the boat (extra charge) or the bus back to Ayamonte, where there will be time to explore this charming typically Spanish town before we head back to the hotel.
Walking Distance 8,5 Km (approx)
Ascent: 150 m / ft
Difficulty: moderate
Walking Transfer Times – 120 mins each way
Today is a day at leisure. We have the option to relax at the hotel, discover the local area or take an organised bus for a self-guided tour to discover Seville at your own pace. €65 approx (subject to numbers)
Today is a beautiful walk along the River Odiel, flowing down from where the ancient mines over millennia has transformed the river with red, yellow and green colours. Full of contrast, colours and history, this trail ends in Calañas where we can visit a small local bar to refresh ourselves. We will see old watermills and mines and if we keep an eye above, we may spot black storks, golden eagles, or vultures gliding through the skies.
Length: 9,2 Km
Ascent: 65 m
Difficulty: easy
Walking Transfer Time – 1 hour to start of walk, 50 mins back to hotel
After breakfast, we check-out and transfer to the airport for our flight home.
Our comfortable hotel is situated in Mazagon – an attractive resort on the Costa de la Luz. The hotel is a short walk away from the town centre, as well as its beautiful sandy beach.
Hotel facilities include a bar, restaurant and rooftop sun terrace. Free Wi-Fi is available in the hotel.
All the rooms are well equipped with ensuite bathroom, air-conditioning, telephone, hairdryer, satellite TV and safe.
Frequently Asked Questions
The transfer from Seville Airport to our hotel is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, dependent on weather and traffic.
Four guided walks are included in the programme. Your walking guide will advise you in resort of the daily programme. The walking programme is graded as Easy to Medium and will include hills and you can expect to walk between approx 5 to 9 km per day, with ascents/descents and sometimes rough underfoot terrain and medium altitudes involved. Lunch items are not included.
Donana & El Rocio 5,5 -6 Km approx / Ascent: 75 m / Difficulty: easy
El Rompido 8,5 Km approx / Ascent: flat Difficulty: easy
Banks of the Guadiana 8,5 Km Ascent: 150 m Difficulty: moderate
Calañas 9,2 Km / Ascent: 65 m Difficulty: easy
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are fit and well enough to take part in your chosen activity holiday. If you are unsure as to whether the walks are within your capabilities, please contact the office to discuss this matter, thus making sure you appreciate the terrain that you will be walking.
You could be walking across uneven ground in some areas and extreme care must be taken, especially if wet. If used to using a pole/stick, it is advisable to bring it. Please appreciate the route and content of the holiday may change at the time and at the discretion of the guide/organiser, should conditions require. Solo’s Holidays Ltd cannot be held responsible for personal injury, accident or damage to property whilst on these walks other than incidents arising out of the company’s negligence. The guide has the right to refuse to guide a walk with anyone not properly attired.
It is of paramount importance that you have the correct footwear. It is essential to wear walking boots that are comfortable and preferably lightweight, with some ankle support and a good grip. If you already have a pair of boots that you are happy walking in (including during hot/wet weather and on hard ground), then bring these along. However, if you are bringing new footwear, do make sure they are well broken in before you arrive. Experience has shown that wearing 2 pairs of woollen socks adds to comfort.
Whilst we would hope for good weather during your holiday, it is of course impossible to guarantee this. We would therefore recommend you travel with clothing suitable for all conditions, and suggest you use the following checklist as a guideline of what to take:
Walking boots with good ankle support
Waterproofs – jacket and trousers
Walking poles – recommended as they provide good support for the knees, particularly on downhill sections of walks and when conditions are wet/slippery
Lightweight trousers and shorts with pockets
Shirts or t-shirts for walking in
Walking socks – several pairs
Lightweight fleece or jumper
Hat & gloves
Daysack/rucksack for walking
Umbrella – it can be used also for protection from the sun as well as rain
Lightweight drinking bottle to carry water whilst walking
Small first aid kit – plasters, insect repellant, etc
Good, high factor sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses
Evening meals will be taken in the hotel or nearby local restaurant
We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €25 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % add on.
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There will be plenty for you to see and do during your own leisure time during the course of your holiday, full details of which will be given out at your Information Meeting by your Tour Leader. Please note that prices shown are approximate and may vary according to numbers. Full details will be given at your Information Meeting. All tours must be paid for in euros only. Your Tour Leader will help arrange these for you and explain where you will need to go but may not necessarily accompany you.
Seville- Take an organised bus for a self guided tour to discover Seville at your own pace. €65 approx This will only operate if minimum numbers are achieved
Columbus Museum, visit Moguer and end the day with a wine tasting approx €65 This will only operate if minimum numbers are achieved
Above prices are approx and subject to change
To enter Spain your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:
less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit;
To enter Spain your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:
less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.
A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of upto 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Spain Foreign Advice
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.
If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.
Compulsory vaccinations: None.
All clients are responsible for acquainting themselves with up to date health information of the countries being visited and where necessary take the required precautions. We recommend that you check with your doctor prior to departure as this information can change. You can also visit the travel health website for more information; Travel Health Spain
Average Temperatures
| Month(s) | Highest temperature | Lowest temperature |
|---|---|---|
| April | 22 °C | 11 °C |
| September | 18 °C | 30 °C |
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