Relax and Slow down in Southern Spain – our hacienda holiday 2025

SUMMARY

Dates: Friday 3rd to Friday 10th October

Your team: This is a very special retreat with a team of women around you to create the perfect reviving retreat for you.

Nina hosting and providing delicious plant based food throughout your stay(100% Vegan) You will leave with receipes to try at home. Previous guests raved about the quality.

Beca offering vinyasa flow yoga. A great way to relieve the muscles after being out hiking.

Catia and Emeline, local masseuses who can be booked at an additional cost of 60 euros.

Walking Grade: 2 Goats – we offer a range of walks and you will be briefed each day. If you decide you would prefer a rest day on any day that is absolutely fine.Some walks are rated 2 goats for the incline/terrain rather than the distances we walk.

Max elevation: 450m

Terrain: very varied so prepare for good paths, rocky places and a river walk.

Max distance: 16km/10miles 

Base: This is a place to unwind and relax in pristine peaceful countryside.The Hacienda Molino Nuevo is located in the beautiful area of Algodonales in Andalucia.  This area, the Sierra de Cadiz, has been called `paradise on earth’ because it reminds us of what truly matters in life:nature,crystal clear skies to gaze at the stars and stunning sunsets to watch whilst enjoying lovely company or pondering your own thoughts. It is a place for a range of wellness activities –  wonderful walks , yoga and wholesome plant based food and yoga. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and heating and there is Wifi in every room. There is a swimming pool for to cool off and a fire place for those cozy nights.

WalkingWomen will be the only guests in the hotel. There are 10 rooms and the maximum group size will be 12. There is a kitchen where you can prepare tea and coffee and also store some food in the fridge. The Hacienda is completely secluded. The nearest town is a 4km walk away and we really want to focus on switching off,resting and enjoying the peacefulness of nature.

The nearest airport is Seville only an hour away. We will pick up and return to Seville airport and train station.

Malaga is 2 hours away and has more flights.There is an aiport at Jerez which is 77km away – we can arrange a transfer at your own cost. Between 100 and 200 euros depending which location you arrive at.

For stopovers in Seville we can recommend hotels  The CornerHouse Seville

or Casual de las Letras

There is free parking at the Hacienda for anyone coming by car.

Arrival: Arrive by 16.00 to Seville Airport for a group transfer to the Hacienda at approx 17.00.

Departure: Book flights from 14.00 from Seville for a group transfer arriving at the airport 12 noon ish.

If you want different flight times we can arrange pick ups at an additional cost to you.

If you would like to extend your trip we can help you to arrange it. You may like to explore Seville or Malaga whilst you are in Andalucia – both beautiful Southern Spanish cities. Or you could explore the stunning Costa de la Luz, the coast of lights, with its white beaches,picturesque sunsets and the historical city of Cadiz.

Price: £ 1700 per person for a  fully inclusive holiday in a solo occupancy room.

If  you bring a friend/partner and share a room the price is £1500.

• Solo occupancy ensuite rooms
• Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner each day (100% plant based /vegan)
• Snacks, fruit,tea.coffee, water throughout the day
• Wine,beer and soft drinks with dinner (1 alcoholic drink per person included with dinner)
• Your local WalkingWomen host Nina available throughout the week
• Local english speaking guided walks including a visit to Ronda with an experienced city guide
• Yoga on 4 days  – optional and you can join as many as you wish.
• Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
• Local transport needed for walks and excursions.

Not included:

• Additional Alcoholic beverages or activities not on the itinerary.

You really don’t need to spend anything during this week.

DETAILS

Our holidays focus on Andalucia as we have connections here and we love to share our favourite places. This idyllic Hacienda is located in a quiet valley between Zahara de la Sierra, one of the most beautiful white villages in Spain and the traditional village of Algodonales. The white villages are a feature of this area and you will have the chance to walk and experience the simple,slow life of southern Spain.

The idyllic Hacienda Molino Nuevo is located in the hills near the traditional white village of Algodonales. It has a terrace with outstanding views and will give you a real taste of this lesser known,tranquil part of Spain. If you are in need of a true break this is the perfect place to relax in peace. The pool is lovely for an early morning or evening dip between walks and yoga. And there is always time to read or simply sit and stare.

We will also visit the beautiful town of Ronda only 1 hour away to experience more of the area and maybe try some tapas.You will have some time with your guide and some time to ponder around yourself.

This is the ideal starting point to visit the nearby city of Seville or a little further off Malaga , or perhaps spend time on the beaches of the Costa del Sol or Costa Tropical. We can help if you would like to extend your holiday.

ITINERARY

The itinerary may change depending on the weather but you can expect a fantastic programme to explore this part of southern Spain. The Zahara adventure experience is little known and the walks are a treat. More detail will be provided in your holiday travel pack.

Each day starts with breakfast together between 8 and 9.30am.

Each evening you will eat your evening meal together.

You may want to start the day with a solitary walk around the Hacienda or take a dip in the pool surrounded by mountains. Or watch the sunrise over the hills.

There is the option to do yoga on 4 days and the time will be fixed with Beca, our yoga teacher, on the first day. We expect early evening sessions before dinner.

Walks will be varied to show you the area and give you the best of this part of Andalusia.

The walks are a bit like a menu that we will do during the week but not necessarily in this order. it will depend on the weather.

Day 1 Friday  – Arrival and settle in to the Hacienda.

Time to meet the team, go for a swim or a little wander and have dinner together.

Day 2 :  Llanos del Rabel 10km

Yoga class at a time to suit the group.

This hike is completely flat, but it will take us to the heart of the Natural Park. Our goal on this day will be to reach El Pinsapar, a forest that has existed here since the last ice age. This is one of the most unique forests in the world, and our guide will explain the characteristics of this place. This is one of the most protected areas in Spain; thus, we will have the chance (if we are lucky) to observe different animals, such as deers, mountain goats and a variety of different birds.. It will definitely be one of the highlights of the trip. You will have a packed lunch together.

The rest of the day is free to relax after travelling and enjoy the Hacienda with its pool and chilling areas.

Day 3 :  Arroyo de Bocaleones.12km 400m ascent 

Yoga class at a time to suit the group.

This route follows the river to the entrails of our most magnificent canyon: “La Garganta Verde”, within the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park. You will enjoy a marvelous path through a riparian forest, that hides one of our most vital biodiversity hotspots. Our guides will interpret its ecological and historical value, which will allow us to understand the importance of it. We will get into the river and follow its current into a canyon within a Biosphere Reserve. Here, we will find “fairy pools” with clear blue waters, which are placed at the protected by tall canyon walls. You will swim or wade through this amazing place (option to take a detour and meet the group in Zahara if swimming is not for you) This is a very special experience that cannot be found in many places. Afterwards you will ascend to see the beautiful white town of Zahara with the option to continue up to the castle for views out over the sierra if you are feeling energetic!

Day 4 : a rest day.

You may want to visit the local town , stay and rest at the hacienda. Your host and guide will suggest options for you the evening before.

Day 5:  Ronda visit 5km 

Yoga class at a time to suit the group.

This trip will consist of walking and discovering more about Ronda, the city where Spanish poets and bullfighters have lived since the romantic times of the 19th century. We will be able to understand the importance of the city for this region. We will see the Roman, Moorish and Christian heritage of the city, as well as the oldest bullfighting square in the world. After that, you will have the time to walk around the city to see the local shops and other scenic areas of the city. You can take a packed lunch or try a local restaurant. It is an optional visit and if you prefer you can stay at the Hacienda.

Day 6:  Ermita Garganta Verde. 8km with elevation

Yoga class at a time to suit the group.

This is one of the most beautiful hikes around our mountain range. We will be descending to the Garganta Verde Canyon. Our guide will introduce you to the history and landscape of the Natural Park. Once we reach the canyon, we will be delighted to watch its tall walls (300m tall) and to observe how the forest has changed from a Mediterranean forest to a Riparian Forest, in fact, the most biodiverse of the Mediterranean region. Keep your eyes peeled for the amazing vultures. Then, we will walk back along the same path back to where we started. The way back is steep and might be hard. However, we will take our time and enjoy the views.

Day 7: Cruz de Algodonales. 8km with possible extention up to 16km depending on the group.

Yoga class at a time to suit the group.

We walk from the Hacienda  to the town of Algodonales, to finish and say cheers to end our trip at its beautiful cross. This cross is at the very top of the “Sierra” and it has been part of many legends and spiritual encounters. It ́is a more challenging walk due to its elevation, but we will walk steadily. The top will be worth it. We will have beautiful views from the local landscape, and we will be able to see from the distance all the different routes that we have accomplished during the week. This is one of the most authentic hikes of the week. If some of you do not want to do such elevation, you will have the chance of staying and walking around Algodonales, which is a nice way to experience the Spanish small town vibes.

Day 8 Friday  – Departure after breakfast around 11am for flights from 14.00.