I am interested in group walking tours within a one hours drive of Malaga. Any suggestiond for web sites much appreciated.

duke,<BR>Don't know what your price range is, but you might want to check out the Andalusian walking tours at www.caminotours.com<BR>(now called Breakaway Adventures). They do a walk in the Alpujarras, south of Granada, which starts in Malaga, but they're rather &quot;high end&quot;, although the accomodations, guides and meals are absolutely first rate. I took their Picos de Europa hiking trip 3 years ago.<BR>www.caminotours.com<BR><BR>Spain Adventures also does a Alpujarras hiking trip that's less expensive but departs from Granada.<BR>www.spainadventures.com<BR><BR>But the true Alpujarras experts are the people at Rustic Blue. They provide a transfer from Malaga airport to the first Alpujarran village.<BR>www.rusticblue.com<BR><BR>Hope this helps.<BR><BR>

Thanks Mirabel. Rustic Blue hit the spot .

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We are signed up to do a walking tour of the Alpujarras with Above the Clouds (www.aboveclouds.com) in March. Haven't done any trips in the past with them, but their reputation is good.<BR>REI Adventures (www.rei.com) also has a trip in the Alpujarras, and we have travelled with them before--very organized and professional. We didn't go with them to Spain because their dates weren't right for us, but I would highly recommend them.

duke,<BR>The REI Spain guides are excellent. I know one personally who used to lead walks for Camino Tours/Bravo Adventures. I'd certainly consider them.<BR><BR>Here are some other sources, mostly British, offering walks in Andalucia. You can just join the group in Spain from their starting pt.<BR><BR>www.andalucian-adventures. co.uk<BR>www.spanish-steps.com<BR>www.headwater-holidays.co.uk<BR>www.ramblersholidays.com<BR>www.exploreworldwide.com (but 15 days)<BR>www.walkeurope.com <BR>(they have a Ronda safari walk starting in Gauc&iacute;n)<BR><BR>

Thanks Maribel and Rachel for your help!