Alhama de Granada is a pretty, ancient spa town about 53 kilometres from Granada, in the very heart of rural Andalucia. This is where retired West Yorkshire police officer, Terry Mottershead, and his wife Lisa, settled in 2004 and established The Alhambra Rambler.
The Alhambra Rambler provides quality guided walking and cultural holidays, together with self guided cycling tours. After seven years of living and working in the community, Terry and Lisa’s knowledge of the area, its people, customs and language offers a unique experience.
Alhama de Granada is perched precariously on top of a dramatic ravine, where the Rio Alhama carves its way through otherwise rolling countryside. It is surrounded by the Sierras Tejeda, Alhama and Almejarras, which loom above the lakes at El Ventorro and Los Bermejales. It is the perfect setting for activity holidays.
This traditional, agricultural town has about 6,000 inhabitants. Little had changed around its core for centuries. The thermal springs have been channelled into baths since Roman times. The countryside is covered with olive and almond plantations, and there’s a friendly ‘Andaluz’ welcome from its traditional Spanish community. Every evening the bars are buzzing and serving up some of the best tapas around.
Alhambra Rambler’s guided walking holidays combine great walks with amazing scenery, herbs, wild flowers and birds, with cultural and historic visits. They include great accommodation overlooking the gorge, picnics, all evening meals in traditional local restaurants, and return airport transfers from Malaga airport.
Cycling holidays can include two nights in Alhama de Granada before cycling to Montefrio, then on to Granada where you can enjoy the city before returning to Alhama.
Andalucía has a great all year round climate and a warm welcome for walkers and cyclists who wish to embrace this unspoilt countryside, learn about its history and customs whilst enjoying its food, wine and traditional music.
To find out more, visit www.alhambrarambler.com, email alhambrarambler@yahoo.co.uk or phone 0034 69078 6302.
