#MAGICALVILLAGES-ROUTE OF THE VEGA AND THE GEOPARKS OF GRANADA from 963 €

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Welcome to the Vega Route and the Granada Geopark, a journey that will immerse you in the geological, historical and cultural richness of this fascinating region! From the prehistoric footprints of Orce to the natural beauties of the Salar, each village on this route tells a unique story that contributes to the enriching experience offered by this journey.

We start our journey in Orce, known for being one of the most important paleontological sites in Europe. Here, the prehistoric remains transport us to ancient times, offering a window into human evolution and the geological richness of the region. We continue to Gor, a town full of history and charm that stands out for its spectacular mountainous landscapes and the uniqueness of its cave houses, a reflection of human adaptation to its environment. In addition, its church and its historical legacy invite you to stop and enjoy its tranquility. We head to La Calahorra, where the imposing Castle and Renaissance architecture transport us to another era. We advance towards Polícar, a small village that preserves the authenticity of traditional architecture and becomes a perfect viewpoint to appreciate the landscapes that will accompany us on our route. We continue to Víznar, whose natural landscapes and caves have witnessed historical moments. The route continues to Pinos Genil, a place that combines the beauty of the Genil River with the typical architecture of the villages of the Granada valley. Finally, we arrive at Salar, whose landscape of rich history adds to the experience of our trip. This picturesque village invites us to explore its cobbled streets and discover the secrets of its Roman villa.

The Ruta de la Vega and the Geopark of Granada is a journey that connects the past with the present, immersing you in the fascinating geological and cultural history of this region. Get ready to discover the unique beauty of each village and the natural wealth on this unforgettable journey. Welcome to an experience that combines the science, history and authenticity of the Vega and the Geopark of Granada!

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7Nights

7Destinations

7Accommodation

Visiting

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Orce

Gor

La Calahorra

Policar

Viznar

Pinos Genil

Salar

DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ORCE

Arrival in Orce in the morning (flight not included).

• 15:00 - Meeting Point: Hotel in Orce (Check-in and welcome).

Midday – Lunch

• 13:30 - Lunch at a traditional Andalusian cuisine restaurant.

o Specialty: Garlic lamb.

o Pairing: Dry white wine D.O. Granada.

Afternoon – Culture and Heritage

• 16:00 - Tour of Orce's historic center (1h).

• 17:00 - Guided visit to the Orce Prehistory Museum and Venta Micena archaeological site (1h).

• 18:30 - Free time at the Sierra de María viewpoint to enjoy the sunset.

Night – Dinner at the Accommodation

• 20:00 - Dinner at the hotel restaurant.

o Specialty: Oven-roasted Segureño lamb with pan-fried potatoes.

o Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Granada.

• Accommodation in Orce.

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DAY 2: ORCE – GOR

08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning – History and Landscapes

• 10:00 - Visit to the Castle of the Seven Towers and its medieval history (1h).

• 11:30 - Guided tour to the Fuencaliente Spring with optional bath in thermal waters (1h).

Midday – Lunch

• 13:30 - Lunch at a traditional cuisine restaurant in Gor.

o Specialty: Migas with homemade sausages.

o Pairing: Young red wine D.O. Granada.

Transfer to Gor

• 15:00 - Departure to Gor (45 km | 50 min).

Afternoon – Culture and Nature

• 16:00 - Guided tour to the Iberian Necropolis of Tútugi (1h).

• 18:00 - Experience at a local farm with a vegetable harvesting and preparation workshop, followed by a tasting of fresh products (1h).

• 19:00 - Free walk through the Gorafe Natural Park and its badlands to capture the sunset.

Night – Dinner at the Accommodation

• 20:00 - Dinner at the cave hotel restaurant in Gor.

o Specialty: Wild boar stew with wild mushrooms.

o Pairing: Oak-aged red wine D.O. Granada.

• Accommodation in Gor.

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DAY 3: GOR – LA CALAHORRA

08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning – History and Culture

10:00 - Visit to the Gorafe Megalithic Park and its dolmens (1h).
11:30 - Guided visit to a winery with a wine tasting of D.O. Granada wines and participation in the grape stomping process (1h 30 min).

Midday – Lunch

13:30 - Lunch at the winery with wine pairing.Specialty: Iberian cured meats and cheese platter.
Pairing: Selection of D.O. Granada wines.

Transfer to La Calahorra

15:00 - Departure to La Calahorra (55 km | 1h).

Afternoon – Heritage and Nature

16:30 - Guided visit to La Calahorra Castle (1h).
18:00 - Guided visit to old iron mines with an interpretative tour about their history (1h).

Night – Dinner at the Accommodation

20:00 - Dinner at the rural hotel restaurant.Specialty: Orza-style pork loin with roasted peppers.
Pairing: Rosé wine D.O. Granada.
Overnight stay in La Calahorra.

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DAY 4: LA CALAHORRA – POLICAR

08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning – Culture and Landscape

10:00 - Visit to Sierra Nevada National Park, exploring its unique flora and fauna (1h 30 min).
11:30 - Guided visit to an olive oil mill with an extra virgin olive oil tasting and explanation of the production process (1h).

Midday – Lunch

13:30 - Lunch at a rural restaurant with local gastronomy in Policar.Specialty: Lamb with honey and rosemary.
Pairing: Organic red wine D.O. Granada.

Transfer to Policar

15:00 - Departure to Policar (50 km | 1h).

Afternoon – Rest and Culture

16:30 - Free time at the Hoya de Guadix viewpoint for relaxation and panoramic photography.
18:00 - Guided visit to an inhabited cave house with local history and tasting of traditional sweets (1h).
19:30 - Leisurely sunset walk through the natural surroundings of Policar.

Night – Dinner at the Accommodation

Specialty: Alpujarran platter with local cured meats.
Pairing: Young red wine D.O. Granada.
Accommodation in Policar.

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DAY 5: POLICAR – VÍZNAR

08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning – Culture and Landscapes

• 10:00 - Visit to the Sierra de Huétor Natural Park (1h).

• 11:30 - Guided tour of the Federico García Lorca House Museum in Víznar (1h).

Midday – Lunch

• 13:30 - Lunch at a traditional cuisine restaurant.

Specialty: Remojón granadino with cod and orange.
Pairing: Dry white wine D.O. Granada.

Transfer to Víznar

• 15:00 - Departure to Víznar (40 km | 50 min).

Afternoon – Heritage and Local Culture

• 16:00 - Photographic walk through the viewpoints of Víznar and the Dehesa del Generalife (1h).

• 17:30 - Visit to a traditional bakery with a tasting of local bread and sweets (1h).

• 18:30 - Free time to enjoy the sunset from a natural viewpoint.

Night – Dinner at the Accommodation

• 20:00 - Dinner at the rural hotel restaurant.

Specialty: Olla de San Antón.
Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Granada.
• Accommodation in Víznar.

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DAY 6: VÍZNAR – PINOS GENIL

08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning – Culture and Nature

• 10:00 - Guided visit to Fuente Grande de Alfacar and its Moorish history (1h).

• 11:30 - Photographic walk through Sierra de Huétor Natural Park with panoramic views (1h).

Midday – Lunch

• 13:30 - Lunch in a rural restaurant.

o Specialty: Grilled trout with aromatic herbs.

o Pairing: Rosé wine D.O. Granada.

Transfer to Pinos Genil

• 15:00 - Departure to Pinos Genil (30 km | 40 min).

Afternoon – Gastronomic Culture and Geopark

• 16:00 - Visit to a traditional Alpujarra sausage factory with tasting (1h).

• 18:00 - Experience in the Granada Geopark: 4x4 tour through the geological formations and viewpoints of the Geopark with interpretation of its origin and fossils (2h).

Night – Dinner at the Accommodation

• 20:00 - Dinner at the hotel restaurant with views of Sierra Nevada.

o Specialty: Granadian stew.

o Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Granada.

• Accommodation in Pinos Genil.

• Starlight observation at the Geopark viewpoint to discover the night sky of Sierra Nevada (1h 30 min).

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DAY 7: PINOS GENIL – SALAR

08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

Morning – Culture and History

• 10:00 - Guided tour of the Alhambra of Granada and the Generalife (2h 30 min).

• 12:30 - Walk through the Albaicín with views of the Alhambra (1h).

• 13:30 - Experience in Sacromonte: Visit to a flamenco cave with a show and explanation of Granada’s gypsy culture (1h).*

Midday – Lunch

• 13:30 - Lunch in a typical Carmen in the Albaicín.

o Specialty: Grilled sardines with tropical salad.

o Pairing: Young white wine D.O. Granada.

Transfer to Salar

• 15:00 - Departure to Salar (70 km | 1h 15 min).

Afternoon – Heritage and Relaxation

• 16:30 - Experience in the Arabic baths of Granada with a thermal circuit and optional relaxing massage (1h 30 min).*

• 18:00 - Guided tour of the historic center of Salar and its Roman villa (1h).

Night – Dinner at the Accommodation

• 20:00 - Dinner at the hotel restaurant specializing in Andalusian cuisine.

o Specialty: Iberian sirloin with Pedro Ximénez sauce.

o Pairing: Aged red wine D.O. Montilla-Moriles.

• Overnight stay in Salar.

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DAY 8: SALAR – END OF THE JOURNEY

• 08:00 - Breakfast at the hotel.

• 10:00 - Guided visit to the Church of Santa Ana and its Baroque frescoes (1h).

• 11:30 - Visit to an olive oil mill with a premium oil tasting (1h).

• 13:00 - Check-out and end of the journey.

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Meeting point

Rural accommodation in Orce

Itinerary

Day 1: Orce

Day 2: Orce, Gor

Day 3: Gor, La Calahorra

Day 4: La Calahorra, Policar

Day 5: Policar, Viznar

Day 6: Viznar, Pinos Genil

Day 7: Pinos Genil, Salar

Day 8: Salar

Included

❖ 7 nights of accommodation with breakfast and dinner (set menu), in rural, local, or charming accommodations.

❖ Available or similar accommodations:

➢ Orce – Casas Cueva Mirador de Orce or Alojamiento Los Caños or Cuevas Al Andalus

➢ Gor – Cuevas El Atochal Orígenes or Molino Felix

➢ La Calahorra – Hotel Balneario Graena or Hospedería del Zenete

➢ Polícar – Hostal El Caminero or Hotel Balneario Graena

➢ Víznar – La Luna del Sur or Albergue Interjoven

➢ Pinos Genil – Hotel La Bella María or Hotel La Duquesa

➢ Salar – Casa Rural Alice or Casa Rural Hispano-Brasileña

❖ Available or similar restaurants:

➢ Orce – Restaurante La Mimbrera or El Rincón del Saler

➢ Gor – Hermanos Vergara or Bar Mora

➢ La Calahorra – Restaurante El Castillo or Restaurante La Bella

➢ Polícar – El Bosque Encantado or Restaurante La Taberna

➢ Víznar – Kiosko Parque de Víznar or El Horno de Víznar

➢ Pinos Genil – Asador La Bella María or Restaurante Puente de La Duquesa

➢ Salar – Café Bar La Bodega or Mesón Atila

❖ The route is available starting from 1 person.

❖ The base price includes all services using your own vehicle.

❖ Insurance (consult specific conditions).

Excluded

❖ Transportation

❖ Lunches

❖ Drinks

❖ Fuel

❖ Tolls

❖ Breakfasts and dinners: Any dishes outside the pre-arranged menu will be considered an extra cost and must be paid directly by the client at the establishment.

❖ Everything NOT mentioned in the included section.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

❖ Weather conditions: TGTE is not responsible for adverse weather conditions that may affect the development of the route. In case of cancellation or modification of activities and services due to climatic events, refunds or compensations are not considered.

❖ Food intolerances and allergies: It is the client’s responsibility to inform in advance of any food intolerance or allergy.

❖ Client responsibility: TGTE is exempt from any liability for damages, injuries, or accidents the client may suffer during the route, scheduled activities, or any other circumstance arising from their participation in the trip. Premium insurance included. (Check specific cases)

❖ Modifications due to closures or schedule changes: TGTE is not responsible for itinerary changes caused by facility closures, schedule modifications, or operational adjustments of visited locations due to seasons or special events. In these cases, alternative options will be proposed based on availability.

❖ Late arrival to activities: It is the client’s responsibility to arrive on time for scheduled activities. In case of delay, the activity will be considered canceled without a refund.

❖ Official schedules and out-of-schedule changes: Activities will take place according to the established official schedules. If the client wishes to make changes or schedule activities outside the official schedule, this may be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability. It is recommended to check in advance to manage necessary adjustments.

❖ Confirmation voucher: Once the reservation is reconfirmed, TGTE will provide the final itinerary along with confirmation of all services included in the trip. During the entire route, the client must have either a printed or digital copy of the confirmation for presentation at the establishments.

❖ Stamp your Magic Passport: During the journey, you will have the opportunity to stamp your Magic Passport, recording the villages visited. There are two available formats:

➢ Physical format: Can be requested and collected at the tourist office of any Magic Village.

➢ Digital format: Available through the Magic Villages App, where you can digitize your physical passport or keep a digital record.

Becoming a Master Traveler is easy: just keep stamping your passport at each destination and enjoy the experience to the fullest.