We have put together an itinerary for a 7 day stay in Moclín. Feel free to make it your own!
If you are only here for a shorter stay, below are some local activities that we offer. If you would like to book, please contact us well in advance so we can prepare and tailor the activity to your needs.
DISCOVER NEOLITHIC CAVE PAINTINGS
Cave Picnic
Neolithic Cave Picnic
The landscapes around Moclín contain numerous cave complexes dating back 7,000 years or more. One of the caves, currently sealed due to its archaeological significance, has borne evidence of human habitation dating back 60,000 years.
We will take our guests on a walk to one or more of the caves in the area to see neolithic cave paintings and enjoy a picnic in the surroundings taking in the magnificent views.
The walks present various levels of trickiness, from relatively easy to more of a scramble, and good walking shoes are essential. We can cater for most walkers, so please let us have an idea of your physical fitness before we undertake any of these walks.
THE PICNIC WILL INCLUDE:
Homemade tuna or vegetable empanada
Homemade quiche
Salads
Fresh fruit
Cake or shortbread
Wine, beer and/or soft drinks
Water!
Allow for between 2 - 3 hours for one of our cave picnics, and be prepared to be accompanied by Alfie, our small dog, and us as your guides!
COST: €45 per head, minimum 2 people.
GET YOUR WALKING BOOTS ON AND GO…
Hiking
Hiking
This is rich hiking country, as Moclín sits on the Andalucian stretch of the Camino de Santiago and the Ruta Washington Irving. But Moclín is most famous for the stunning Ruta Del Gollizno.
This is a spectacular 8 km circular route, it cuts down into the valley of the Rio Velillos. It’s medium difficulty, bearing in mind that the descent is 500 meters and therefore the ascent is the same. It takes about 3 hours to complete. Take a look a the video we created so you can get a taster of what to expect!
DISCOVER MOCLÍN CASTLE
Private Castle Tour
Moclín Castle and Civil War trenches Tour
The castle is currently CLOSED to the public as there are ongoing archeological excavations happening there at the moment, however we can take you on a walk to the church (and where the Cristo del Paño painting is kept) at the foot of the castle then on to the civil war trenches and we usually follow this up with tapas in the local bar or lunch at Casa Higueras. We can also include visits to the Civil War trenches or one of the caves in the area.
Tapas Tour
Discover Tapas in Granada
If you would like us to accompany you on a Tapas Tour of Granada, then you can book this (at least a week in advance please!).
Tapas Tour will include:
Visit 4 bars and include 4 drinks and sample 5 or 6 tapas, depending on appetite.
Along the route, we will point out places of historic and cultural interest, may stray from the route to see something different and generally provide you with a well-fuelled whistle-stop tour of a fascinating and beautiful city.
The hike will be private for between 2 - 4 people only.
€60 per head, minimum 2 people. All food, drink and transport included.
The hikes include transport from Casa Higueras into Granada and return, all tapas and drinks and two fabulous guides in the shape of your hosts, Ian and Andrew.
Of course, we can tailor our gastronomic trips to suit your particular needs. As long as sherry, vermut and wine is involved….
PAELLA? OR NOT PAELLA?
Cooking Arroz
Learn to Cook Classic Arroz
There is a difference between what traditionally passes as Paella and the much more commonplace arroz (rice).
During your stay with us, if you would like to create a typical arroz dish with Ian and Andrew, then we would happily guide you through the process as a lunchtime class. This would obviously culminate in the eating of the results, washed down with a crisp white wine or an ice-cold fino.
THE ALHAMBRA AND BEYOND…
Visit Granada
Visit Granada
For any visitor to this area, Granada must be on the list of places to see. We have a list of places to visit in our house book.
The Alhambra. This beautiful Moorish Palace is the undoubted jewel in Granada’s crown and is Spain’s most visited monument. A UNESCO World Heritage site, this combination of palace, fortress and gardens attracts around 3 million visitors every year. The official online box-office for tickets.
Córdoba and Jaén are also both easy to get to for a day trip.
Some key dates for events in Granada 2025:
Dates to be confirmed - Concurso Granada de Tapas
13th - 20th April 2025 - Semana Santa (Easter Week)
3rd May 2025 - Fiesta Dia de la Cruz
2025 Dates to be confirmed - Milnoff Festival de Flamenco
14th - 21st June 2025 - Corpus Christi and Feria de Granada
13th June - 19th July 2025 - Festival Internacional de Música y Danza de Granada
2025 Dates TBC - Festival Internacional de la Guitarra de Granada
Mid-July - End of August 2025 - Lorca y Granada en los Jardines del Generalife
15th September 2025 - Fiesta de la Virgen de Las Angustias
VISIT THE SIERRA NEVADA AND GO…
Skiing
Skiing
The Sierra Nevada Ski Station is Europe’s southern-most ski resort, and is generally open from mid-November until mid-April. The skiing is great for the beginner and the intermediate, and with the occasional challenging run for the more experienced.
The resort is only 1 hour’s drive from Casa Higueras, and we can help you organise a day trip up to the slopes (ski passes, equipment hire etc) during the winter months.
Read our blog post about he resort HERE