Walking holidays reveal Spain’s best kept secrets

The dramatic landscape of Andalucia in southern Spain is the setting for a new independent walking holiday in Spain from Headwater. Walkers discovering the ‘Secret Valleys of Ronda’ stay as guests of world traveller, yachtswoman and anthropologist, Di Beach and her partner, John in their exquisitely-styled seven room boutique villa in the centre of the sublime hilltop village of Cartajima.

Every room comes equipped with sketch pads and pencils to capture those sensational views from the balcony.

The surrounding valleys and hills are scattered with white Moorish villages, fragrant meadows and scarcely trodden tracks through the dramatic limestone landscape that offer spectacular views to the coast.

Some of the walks start from the hotel, however car hire is included to allow walkers to explore further afield, including the Sierra de las Nieves to the east and the spectacular Sierra de Grazalema to the west, as well as the famous bull fighting town of Ronda, just 20 minutes drive away.

Back at the hotel, visitors can refresh themselves in a plunge pool set on a panoramic roof terrace then unwind with a drink in a hidden courtyard.

Prices start from £778 per person including return flights with Thomsonfly Gatwick to Malaga, group B air-conditioned hire car, 7 nights half board hotel accommodation, all walking maps and route notes.

For more information on walking in Spain and a range of cycling holidays in Spain visit Headwater.com.