Trek Andalus

From Trek Andalus we invite you to take advantage of the natural resources of the southern area of Andalusia with our leisure and sport activities . You can enjoy serene activities that will make you disconnect, and others so intense that they will raise your adrenaline levels to levels never seen before, such as:

• BTT : They offer you two routes on BTT , one through the Sierra de Cádiz of five days and another in the “Campo de Gibraltar” of eight days .

• Hiking: Two alternatives for hiking lovers, a route through “Campo de Gibraltar” and another through the “Estrecho” . The first of eight days , the second of nine .

• 4X4 . A 4X4 route in the beautiful “Alcornocales” will allow you to discover different ecosystems and landscapes.

• Ornithology . Gibraltar is a key area for the sighting, observation and study of bird migrations. Now you are lucky enough to meet him in the company of an instructor and in a route of four routes .

• Horse riding . Three very different routes and one point in common: the beautiful Andalusian horses. One of the horseback rides imitates the journeys of romantics, another route is perfect for the holiday season, another possibility is the Doñana route .

• Kitesurf . Six intensive days in Tarifa practicing Kite. A perfect package for beginners or people who want to improve their technique.

• Guided tours . Roman cities, route of the castles, walks to the rondeña, visit to the Necropolis, or to the Shores of Hercules ... Prepared for all groups.

Trek Andalus invites you to visit the Sierra de Cádiz and the “Campo de Gibraltar” with their BTT routes .

• Sierra de Cádiz . A route of five days, round trip. With a total of seventy-six kilometers, the first exit is made by a greenway "Puerto Serrano-Olvera" with a flat profile and asphalt for the first kilometers. Something interesting is that you pass by the Cilla Museum, the Olvera Castle and the beautiful Villa neighborhood. On the third day you will enjoy pedaling from Olvera to Zahara de la Sierra for fifty-four kilometers. You will pass through the Zahara swamp. The route of the fourth day is of low difficulty and only twenty-one kilometers long. The next route you will face is forty kilometers long, you will pass through Ubrique or Benaocaz until you reach Grazalema. The last route is forty-eight kilometers long and has a moderate difficulty. You will travel from Grazalema to Arcos.

• “Campo de Gibraltar” . This route is eight days. It begins in "Guadalmesí" with a long-distance tour of tracks and roads. It is a complicated route. On the third day you will make a route of almost seven hours to “Cala Arenas”. The next stage will be the "Green Corridor", very affordable and with emblematic landscapes. "Río de la miel" is the following route, in it you will discover an alternative to get to know "Los Alcornocales" through comfortable trails and easy paths. The last stage is the "Gran Sur", long distance, with large slopes, with many different landscapes and a variety of terrain. You will have the opportunity to cross Tarifa.

Trek Andalus brings you two hiking alternatives to practice sports in company and in the middle of nature in Andalusia .

• “Campo de Gibraltar” . Eight days divided into six different hiking trails. To the southeast of Cádiz is the Campo de Gibraltar region, which is the border between Europe and Africa, and which shares two seas, the Atlantic and the Mediterranean and, of course, the beautiful Gibraltar. An area between two natural parks, famous for bird and whale watching thanks to the ecological diversity it houses and the fantastic climate. Among the trails that you will do are those of "El Palancar", "Mediterranean Steeps", "Río de la Miel", "Carteia", "San Carlos Tiradero", "Bolonia Pools", "Faro Camarinal", "Bosque de la Fog ”… and among the guided tours,“ Los Barrios ”,“ Tarifa ”,“ La Duna ”,“ Algeciras ”,“ Quesería EL Cabrero ”,“ La Montera del Torero ”,“ Faro Punta Camero ”,“ Baelo Claudia ”stand out. ...

• “Strait of Gibraltar” . Nine days divided into seven hiking tours. The “Estrecho de Gibraltar” natural park is located between Algeciras and Tarifa. A representative and transit area in the migratory processes of birds and cetaceans. Also noteworthy are the Roman enclaves such as "Baelo Claudia". The trails of “Carteia”, “El Palancar”, the famous “Río de Miel”, “Colada de la Costa”, “Bolonia” ... and visits to “Los Barrios”, “Isla de las Palomas”, “La Montera ”as well as different tastings and a visit to a cheese factory.

Both routes include guided tours, accommodation, lunch and dinner, a flamenco show and program activities.

For the more adventurous Trek Andalus organizes routes in 4X4 through “ Los Alcornocales ”, in Cádiz .

In a seven-hour route you will discover some of the varied ecosystems offered by the “Bosque de las Nieblas” or the famous “Canutos” while enjoying views as beautiful as the Strait of Gibraltar or the Valley of Ojén.

The route is as follows, you will start in "Los Barrios" and end in Tarifa, all in seven hours and with a medium difficulty.
You will pass at full speed through forests of cork oaks, gall oaks and other centenary trees, you will enjoy the "canutos" and their flowers, and the last European tropical forests, you will travel forest tracks such as "La Ahumada" towards Facinas, a protection area for birds where you will have the opportunity to see hawks, eagles, kestrels or storks ... Upon reaching the precise Valley of Ojén you will enjoy the cave paintings, caves and tombs that you will find along the way.

The route includes a guide monitor who will take care of the tour, insurance, lunch and transfer from the designated meeting point.

If you are passionate about Ornithology or want to live a sighting experience, now you can do it with Trek Andalus in Andalusia .

Every year millions of birds cross the Strait in their migratory processes, from Europe to Africa. In the “Campo de Gibraltar” there are about twenty observatories along the entire coastline. It is a privileged enclave for bird watching but also for cetaceans.

In six days , with four tours , they invite you to discover a unique scene of bird migration around the world. The first tour is through the "Janda" lagoon where you will enjoy the migration of the soaring birds. After lunch you will visit the wetlands. The next stage of observation will be of cetaceans and seabirds from a boat. After lunch you will visit the “Bosque de la Niebla” and its famous “canutos”. On the fourth day you will be able to see emblematic species and soaring birds. During the last stage you will visit a wetland that depends on the observatory, you will also visit a farm and see the scientific bird ringing.

The groups for the ornithology activities are a minimum of three and a maximum of six people.

The Andalusian lands protect countless beautiful landscapes to discover and enjoy to give us a moment of relaxation away from the chaotic cities. To do this, nothing excites us more than delving into their surroundings by taking a journey on the back of a equine . Undoubtedly, horse riding routes are a unique way to discover places that are commonly inaccessible and that allow us to contemplate views and privileged vegetation to which few have access. In Trek Andalus , we have the best excursions on horseback , which will give you the opportunity to discover the best of the Cádiz lands , Malaga and even Gibraltarian .

The horse routes that we have outlined in Trek Andalus , are designed to be enjoyed by all those who want to know the best of our land. Excursions with friendly and friendly horses that will help you discover the best of Málaga or Cádiz , immersed in large parks full of vegetation and with unique characteristics throughout the European continent. The beauty that awaits us with our horse routes will leave you stunned and will help you clear your mind of all stress while you share with your loved ones in these unique environments. We have activities for all types of audiences, from those who want a short horse ride , to long journeys, such as:

• Horse riding of 1 or 2 hours. Depending on the season, we will enter the Los Alcornocales Natural Park , with 167,767 hectares of pure nature, making it one of the largest parks in Spain , or in the
Estrecho Natural Park , a maritime-terrestrial park nestled between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, which is home to a rich and diverse fauna and flora, as well as paradisiacal beaches such as Bolonia Beach or Playa de los Lances .

• You can also take weekend horseback riding through these same parks to satisfy your desire for adventure and nature.

• You can start a 7-day horseback ride through Campo de Gibraltar , the southernmost territory of Spain and Europe , where we will have a 6-day itinerary that will merge the best of the coastal landscapes with mountain ones. As we pass, we will visit the Los Alcornocales Natural Park , which protects within the largest and best preserved mass of cork oak trees in all of Europe . We will also visit the Parque Natural delStrait , where we will enjoy hundreds of birds flying overhead, as it is a migratory crossing between Europe and Africa that millions of birds make annually.

• Finally, you can also do the " Route of the Romantics " or " The English Way " on horseback, where for 7 days , we will recreate the Romantic movement of the 18th century, where once, in the Bay of Campo de Gibraltar , merchandise and foreigners arrived that later would set sail for the imposing Malaga city of Ronda , located on a deep gorge. This is the jewel in the crown and we will imitate this classic route to delight our senses.

As you can see, we have some horse riding routes planned for you that will not leave anyone indifferent and that will give you the chance to delve into the culture, folklore and nature typical of these regions. Are you ready to ride with TrekAndalus?

If you want to practice Kite in Tarifa , sign up for the six-day Trek Andalus classes.

The first will be a basic three-hour course, you will be able to choose the area and the material, you will know basic aspects about meteorology, Kite theory, entry into the wind exercises, how to control the kite, take off and landing, safety positions and pushing exercises .

The second day of Kite will help you to learn about the assembly of the kite and take off, control of the Kite, theory and practice depending on the state of the sea, positions of the kite, starting in water, navigation knowledge ... You will also review the things seen on the day before.

The next day will be a three-hour improvement course. You will put into practice everything you have learned while a monitor corrects possible errors.

For the penultimate day they book an advanced course. Perfect to improve technique, review knowledge and advance your learning.
On the last day you will have a free hand to practice without limits everything you have learned and strengthen your confidence in the water.

The activity includes the stays, five classes of three hours each, the material for the kite, instructors and certificates, as well as being safe.

Trek Andalus organizes guided tours in Cádiz and its surroundings. Take a look at the proposed tours and soak up the culture, customs and gastronomy of Andalusia .

They propose "healthy" one-day tours for large or small groups:

• Route of the castles . A fortress castle called Castellar Viejo, housed at the same time within an Arab Castle. All this in an environment with an Islamic past, that of the white town of Castellar de la Frontera that hides stories and secrets not only Islamic but also from the Roman era.

• Roman Cities . A tour of the cities from Bailo to Baelo. It is an archaeological route of no less than six hours. You will discover the deposits of Carteia and Silla del Papa.

• Necropolis Route . A two-hour archaeological tour in which you will embark with Charon and cross to the other shore. A journey through the culture around death in which you will visit the Caheruelas dolmen complex, the Algarbes Necropolis and the anthropomorphic tombs of Betis, from medieval times.

Other options are the Alcornocales , the Shores of Hercules , the beautiful Jabugo route or a visit to discover Tarifa .

They also have some routes that are especially suitable for large groups such as the Wall of the Strait or the Walks to the rondeña , the mycological days and visit to Doñana .