Mallorca

Mallorca's temperate climate makes it an attractive place for the discerning walker who enjoys varied scenery and quiet places where other people rarely go.
Our walks take us into the mountains of the  Sierra du Tramuntana stretching gracefully along the Northwest coast of the island. Here the dense evergreen forests change to sub alpine flora on the approach to the peaks. The small size of the island means almost every walk is enhanced by views of the coast line and sea.
Based on the Northwest coast we will walk along the ancient Archduke's path to the summit of Teix mountain, along the Cami Del Castello to the artist colony of Deyá, over Massanella to spend the night at the beautiful monastery at Lluc and finally down to the ancient town of Pollensa.

Grade E+ to M
Accommodation:  Hotel and
Monastery (1 night)
Price guide  £ 680 - £900  (7 nights)
Recommended time to walk:  March  to  May and October, November

Western Crete

Discover the fantastic diversity of landscapes in Western Crete with mountains rearing straight from the sea, deep wooded gorges, ravines and valleys. This harsh but beautiful countryside has been the back drop to ancient civilisations .
Our tour starts in Hania from where we descend the spectacular Samarian Gorge  down to the coast of the Libyan Sea. We follow coastal paths by  Sweetwater  Bay  to Hora Sfakion and stay in the blue and white painted Loutro only accessible by foot or boat . We visit the ancient ruins of Agios Pavios, take a boat to Sougia and walk via the coastal path, passing through  the ancient classical Greek and Roman remains of Lissos to the coastal town of Paleochora.
Accommodation will be in the historic harbour town of Hania  at the start and end of the tour, moving on to the southern resorts of Agia Roumeli, Loutro, Sougia and Paleochora.
Because of the very nature of this tour it is not possible to transport luggage between hotels. It is essential therefore that a very minimal  amount is carried during the tour. A bag with fresh clothes can be left at Hania at the start of the tour.

Grade M
Accommodation: Hotels and Pensions
Price guide £680 - £900  (7 nights)
Recommended time to walk: April, May and Oct, early November