Off-Road Adventure & White-Washed Villages

OVERVIEW

Ride through the forested countryside in a 4x4 vehicle and enjoy spectacular views of scenic places off the beaten track. Once you reach the white-washed village of Frigiliana, the adventure will begin in earnest as you hop in an off-road vehicle and drive caravan-style into the wilderness. The route will take you through the Sierra de Tejeda mountain range, whose lower regions are blanketed with Aleppo and Corsican pines that were planted to reduce flooding. Along the way, stops will be made at particularly picturesque spots such as Abebuchal, a so-called “lost village” because it was completely abandoned in the mid-20th century. You will also pause within the Almijara and Almara Natural Park as the guide describes the flora and fauna, including birds such as booted eagles. Once you reach the whitewashed village of Cómpeta, you will settle in at the restaurant Casa Paco for a cold beverage and to snack on tapas.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Race through the forested foothills and a natural park in an off-road 4x4 vehicle.
• Take in the surrounding natural beauty, which the guide will describe in detail.
• Enjoy brief but enlightening walks through two whitewashed villages, one a ghost town.
• Snack on tapas in a traditional restaurant in the village of Cómpeta.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.