Inn to Inn Walking in the Sierra de Aracena

this tour is suitable for most regular walkers with a good level of fitness. The hills in this area feature gentle slopes, with gradual ascents and descents that make the terrain manageable and not overly demanding.

Before your tour, we recommend walking regularly and incorporating some hilly terrain into your routine. Be sure to check the daily distances and elevation changes outlined in your itinerary.

The terrain is a variety of unsurfaced tracks, footpaths, and animal trails, with occasional sections on surfaced tracks or small tarmac roads.

The terrain can be rocky at times, with the possibility of loose rocks or muddy and slippery areas in wet weather.

This tour is graded Easy-Moderate. Within the tour individual days may vary in difficulty - some might be a bit tougher or easier than the overall rating suggests.

Accommodation on this route is a mix of a traditional rural inn, a lovely posada hotel and, on the longer itinerary, a large countryside finca - all offering warm Andalucian hospitality. We'll always try to place you in the accommodations detailed in your itinerary, but if those aren't available we may occasionally need to use an alternative location, and we'll always let you know before confirming your booking.

Yes, solo travelers are very welcome. There will be a supplement because some costs, like transfers, aren't shared. Or if you'd like to book a single room, just ask. These are available for a supplement.

Breakfast is included every day, and depending on your itinerary, a number of dinners and packed lunches are also included along the way. On days without an included meal, you can pick up lunch in the villages you pass through or stop for a picnic along the trail, and in the evenings there's a small selection of restaurants in Alajar offering excellent regional cuisine, as well as dining options at some of the accommodations en route (worth pre-booking in advance).

You can start this tour any day of the week between January and June, and again from September to December. It isn't offered in July and August, as it's simply too hot for enjoyable walking then.

The climate here makes for great walking conditions most of the year round. Winters are mild, though you may see a little more rainfall during this time, while spring brings a beautiful profusion of wildflowers. It starts to heat up through June, and by July it's too hot for walking. Autumn brings perfect conditions once again, with chestnut trees and orchards turning beautiful shades of orange and red - this is also when the acorns start to fall, which is what the region's famous Iberian black pigs graze on.

Your bags will be collected from your accommodation each day and moved onto your overnight accommodation. We ask you to limit your luggage to one bag of up to 20kg/44lbs per person.

The routes on this tour are generally waymarked, though this can be unclear at times, and on some days other walking routes are marked along the same way, so it's worth keeping an eye out to make sure you're heading in the right direction.

Navigation is straightforward using our app which has maps, tracks and daily route info. Simply download the information and tracks for offline use and follow the route on your phone. Once on the trail you do not need signal for the app to work and follow your progress.

If you choose the Inn to Inn Walking in the Sierra de Aracena tour:

Seville is the easiest airport to fly into, easily reached by flights from across the UK and Europe. Airlines flying from the UK include low-cost carriers such as Ryanair, as well as British Airways. Travelling from the US, you'd fly via Europe with airlines such as Vueling, TAP or Iberia.

On arrival in Seville, an included transfer will take you to Finca Buenvino in Los Marines (90 minutes). Seville Airport is also the best airport for your return - an included private transfer will take you back there from Alajar. Let Macs Adventure know your flight times so this can be arranged for you.

If you choose the Sierra de Aracena Short Break tour:

Seville is the easiest airport to fly into, easily reached by flights from across the UK and Europe. Airlines flying from the UK include low-cost carriers such as British Airways. Travelling from the US, you'd fly via Europe with airlines such as Vueling, TAP or Iberia.

On arrival in Seville, an included transfer will take you to Alajar (1 hour 30 minutes), and you'll also be transferred back to Seville at the end of your break.

You'll need good hiking shoes or boots, comfortable hiking clothes, waterproofs, a daypack, and we recommend hiking poles. A portable charger for your cell phone is essential. On booking, our Tour Info will give you a complete packing list.

On certain days you can shorten the route or skip it entirely by using a taxi or public transport.

Along the route in Alajar, look out for an olive oil tasting, with optional extras like a cheese tasting or guided walk also available to add on.

We highly recommend that you have travel insurance when you book with Macs Adventure. Your policy should cover medical treatment (including repatriation and emergency evacuation by air ambulance or helicopter), injury, death, third-party liability, and trip cancellation