A walking holiday in the Montsant Natural Park, Spain with Andalucian Adventures

Mountains and monasteries Cliffs and gorges create a dramatic landscape of pink and ochre and our routes offer a variety of terrain and make the most of the striking views. Along the way we visit historic walled towns rich in legend.

Some of our days

Arrival day
We arrive at our hotel in Prades in time to explore this walled village.

Hardwoods and hermitages
A circular walk from the hotel around Prades. Ascending the highest point, the Tossal de la Baltasana, we visit the beautiful hermitage of the Abellera.

Mule trails in the Motllats
In Capafonts, we discover a very different type of sierra – the Motllats. We follow old mule trails, discover caves and cross ancient stone bridges.

The push for Poblet
Our longest walk, but with a finish to remember forever. Just as it was for the ancient pilgrims, after crossing sierras and deep woods, we arrive to the sound of Gregorian chants at the great Cistercian Monastery of Poblet, one of the most famous in Europe.

Free day
An opportunity to visit the coastal Roman town of Tarragona.

The sacred mountain
Leaving Albarca we ascend to the highest point of Montsant and then follow the crest until our descent. On our return we visit the ruins of the monastery of Scala Dei.

The Abdelazia princess
From Prades, a gentle mountain walk takes us to the small village of Siurana. Over a traditional lunch, the legend of the Moorish princess is unveiled in this extraordinary and dramatic landscape.

Departure day
After breakfast we return back to Barcelona airport for 10.00.

Note: This is a selection of the many options available. Weather conditions, group interests and the individual tutor will influence the final itinerary.

Dates and Prices

1 Jun 2008	7 nights	£871
Guide : J Cliville	Availability:	Limited
Grade : 4+	Single Supp:	£0
No single room supplement

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What's included

7 nights' b&b in en-suite accommodation, 6 dinners and 5 lunches

Personal welcome at Barcelona airport

Airport transfers in Spain

Spanish style picnics lunches

Wine with evening meals

Air conditioned support vehicles

5 days of guided walking with local leader

Exclusive to this holiday

Dinner in hotel and local restaurant

Free entry to famous Cistercian Monastery in Poblet and ruins of old monastery of Scala Dei

Visit to cliff top village of Siruana

Locality

Walking conditions

Mostly stony paths and tracks with some open ground.

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