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1. SELF GUIDED WALKING HOLIDAYS

There is total flexibility on these holidays , arriving any day leaving any day. We can supply detailed walking routes and local maps. Car rental is recommended for this type of holiday to make the most of stunning region. We will be happy to organise this for you. A menu book of  over 80 walks is available covering 1100 kms of footpath with walks to suit most capabilities. These walks are available with GPS generated maps and detailed route description.


Prices from 68,50 euros per person per day (inc Taxes) for dinner , bed and breakfast and route description for each day, selected from our extensive walks menu.


There is currently a supply problem with local 1/25000 maps .( Currently not available, awaiting new print run). These when available cost 5 euros each


2. LES VALLS DE LA MARINA guided walking holiday

7 nights , 6 days walking, grades 2,3 & 3/ 4 ( see dates chart) with accommodation, dinner and breakfast, all local transfers to and from each days walk. Standard airport transfers from Alicante airport included. See conditions on our booking form for full details. 2008 Price per person (inc taxes) 625 euros. Single supplement 80 euros                                                   

*Special offer no single supplement, and a price of 585 euros per person for reservations made before 31st March 2008

OFFER now extended to 30th September 2008

- See chart below for the full list of dates for this holiday. All dates ,unless specifically indicated , are for our Les Valls de la Marina walking holidays.

A very good information map in English is available in PDF format from the Valencia tourist office. Follow the " Les Valls de la Marina" link.

3. A taste of Spain in the footsteps of the Moors guided walking holiday; including Christmas & New Year 2008

7 nights Full board holiday walking holiday, including our renowned gourmet menus in the evenings accompanied fine Spanish wines.( see dates chart) Lunches may be taken in local bars on some days. This holiday is available with 2 grades for the first time. Transfer details below. ( these holidays are marked as TS on the dates chart) .                                Price per person (inc. taxes) 750 euros. Single supplement 90 euros.

2008  Walking at Christmas and New Year weeks, price per person  850 euros. Single supplement 100 euros

*Special offer no single supplement, and a price 725€ per person for reservations made
 before  31st March 2008.

OFFER now extended to 30th September 2008


(Excludes Christmas and New Year holiday- 75€ discount on these holidays for bookings received by 30th September 2008)

4. Birding Holidays

Departures 26th April and 7th May 2008*, 7 nights Full board holiday, including our renowned gourmet menus in the evenings accompanied fine Spanish wines. Lunches may be taken in local bars on some days. There may be some moderate walking required to reach targeted bird habitats. Not included are the optional costs for entry into the hides at the Barranco del Sinc vulture colony (35€) or boat trip around the reed beds at the Albufera wetlands in Valencia (10€).

A detailed itinerary and bird list for some of the finest bird watching available in Spain are available here.
*2009 dates will be announced soon!

5. Specialist Flora week  7 nights commencing 19th April 2008. Price per person 850 euros. Single supplement 90€ ( does not apply for bookings received prior to 31/01/08. The holiday is a full board Taste of Spain package.

We are very fortunate to have this holiday accompanied by Dr Luis Serra, the leading specialist in flora for the Environmental Agency of the Valencian Government. Luis is the leading expert on the wild flowers of the Valencia region and has recently been responsible for the implementation of the EU Project Life programme in the Communidad Valenciana. This holiday will gently explore various habitats in the Valencia community including, the coastal mountain ranges of the Sierra Montgo and Bernia as well as the Sierra Mariola and Aitana + the Font Roja Natural park. This holiday will also be accompanied by our resident guide Donal MacCaffrey who also has an extensive knowledge of local flora and will assist with any common names and translations that are needed. More details of this trip are available from our blog spot. Click here to read it.

 Dates for 2009 will be announced soon.

6. Multi adventure activity holidays.

4 nights with 2 activities :- from 475€ per person
7 nights with 5 activities :- from 800€ per person

This includes airport transfers ( minimum group of 6 ), accommodation at Hotel Els Frares, breakfasts, dinners, and packed lunches on activity days.

For longer stays and more activities please contact mailto:info@mountainwalks.com for a detailed quote


The chart below lists all the dates for our guided holidays including walking, birding and flora holidays. Please note that week's shown as fully booked for guided walking does not necessarily indicate that the hotel is full. For accommodation only please check availability with us at info@elsfrares.com.

November 2007 December 2007 January 2008February 2008March 2008 April 2008 May 2008 
03/11 Grade 2 & 3
 
   

02/02

Grade 2 & 3 

01/03 Grade 2&3           FULLY BOOKED 

05/04
Grade
  2 & 3
 

  

10/11 TS

Grade 2 & 3

 

22/12 TS-Xmas Grade 2 & 3
FULLY BOOKED

 

 

09/02

Grade 2 & 3  

08/03
Grade
2 & 3
 

 12/04
TS
Grade
2 F & B

10/05
Grade 
2  & 3

 

  

17/11 Grade 2 & 3/4 FULLY BOOKED

29/12 TS - New Year Grade 2 & 3 

 Fully Booked

  26/01 Grade      2 &3  

16/02 
Grade
    2 & 3/4 
 

15/03
Grade
  2 & 3 
 

 19/04

SPECIALIST accompanied

Flora of Valencia week

 

 
24/11 Grade 2 & 3    

23/02 

 Grade 2 & 3  

 

19/04
Grade
2 & 3

 

24/05
Grade
2 & 3
F&B  
    

29/03
TS
Grade
2 & 3 
 

26/04
TS

Grade
2 Flowers
also
Birding special TS
 
  

31/05
Grade
2 & 3
F&B  

June 2008  September 2008 October 2008November 2008 December 2008
   

04/10 
Grade
  2 & 3 
 

01/11
 Grade
2 & 3

 
    13/09
Grade
2 & 3

11/10
 Grade
2 & 3/4

 08/11  
       TS       Grade
2 & 3
 
   20/09
TS
Grade 2 
 

         18/10
           TS
   
     Grade
         2 & 3

15/11 
Grade
  2 & 3 

 21/12
TS-Xmas
Grade
2 & 3
    

   27/09
Grade
2 & 3
25/10
Grade
2 & 3
22/11
Grade
  2 & 3/4 
 

28/12
TS - New Year Grade
2 & 3
 

 
          29/11     Grade
2 &3 
 


The starting point for all our walking and special interest holidays is Alicante airport although transfers can be arranged from Valencia by special request . Full details of transfers are available on our booking form.

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AIRPORT ACCOMMODATION NEAR STANSTEAD. Travelling from Stanstead Airport and need a great little place to stay close to the airport. Comfortable accommodation with excellent food and great beer try The Swan at Great Easton.

DOWN load of PDF map and information in English, on the area surrounding Quatretondeta know as Les Valls de la Marina.

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Els Frares - Mountain walks
Avda. Pais Valencia 20, 03811 Quatretondeta, Alicante, Spain.
Telephone: (+34) 96 551 1234, Fax (+34) 96 551 1200,
UK Telephone: 0870 068 5158, UK Fax 0870 068 5159.
Email: mountainwalks@elsfrares.com
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