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Discover the beauty of Andalucia with Active Andalus. Residential holidays for those wishing to explore the mountains, trails and tracks, and the underwater world of Andalucia.
Comares, Costa del Sol, Spain
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Angela T
1 contribution
Apr 2022
Eight of us booked a walking holiday with Active Andalus. We had an amazing time. Phil, Julia and Arvis looked after us so well and were great fun. They brought us on fabulous walks which they adapted to suit our needs. Phil had lots of interesting information about the places we travelled through There were stops for refreshments and tapas each day. The hotel was basic but perfectly suited to our needs. The en-suites had baths with plenty of hot water which was very welcome after a long hike. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and the food was fine. There isn’t a cooked breakfast but they provided enough bread, ham and cheese to make up a lunch to go. The trip was excellent value for money. I would highly recommend Active Andalus and look forward to booking other trips with them in the future
Written May 17, 2022
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RoryHarman
Dunshaughlin, Ireland1 contribution
May 2022
We were a group of 8 walkers from Ireland.
We booked a 3 day walking holiday for 2019 and finally got to walk in 2022 ( the pandemic got in the way ).
We had a fantastic time with great walks, beautiful scenery ,good coffee and even better tapas !
Our three guides were very professional and looked after us with good grace and humour.
We could not have been looked after better by Phil ,Arvis and Julia.
Accommodation and food at the Hotel Arco del Sol was ideal for our requirements and we were very well looked after by Antonio and Juan and the rest of the staff.
If you are thinking of a walking holiday in Spain give Active Andalus a chance-you will be glad you did !
Rory Harman
Ireland.
We booked a 3 day walking holiday for 2019 and finally got to walk in 2022 ( the pandemic got in the way ).
We had a fantastic time with great walks, beautiful scenery ,good coffee and even better tapas !
Our three guides were very professional and looked after us with good grace and humour.
We could not have been looked after better by Phil ,Arvis and Julia.
Accommodation and food at the Hotel Arco del Sol was ideal for our requirements and we were very well looked after by Antonio and Juan and the rest of the staff.
If you are thinking of a walking holiday in Spain give Active Andalus a chance-you will be glad you did !
Rory Harman
Ireland.
Written May 21, 2022
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ruthieb15
County Dublin, Ireland31 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Fabulous walks at just the right level of pace and challenge. Amazing scenery and great variety of walks. Phil and Simone are excellent hosts. The food prepared by Simone is wholesome and delicious. This was our first walking holiday but will definitely be back. A great way to de stress and get away from everything.
Written January 6, 2020
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Thanks for such a very kind review.
It was great that you enjoyed the week, and that you appreciated the variety of the walks.
Hopefully we can see you again for more walks.
Warm regards
Phil
Written January 22, 2020
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johnW5615GI
3 contributions
Jan 2020
Fantastic walk, stunning scenery and perfect weather. We thoroughly enjoyed this amazing walk. Climbing out of the village up through the olive groves following the water course and then emerging into open areas with clear views for miles around. Thank you for showing us this fantastic walk. Looking forward to our next walk with you.
Written January 21, 2020
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DJo
59 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
My partner and myself were recommended Active Andalus by friends for diving and off roading activities in Andalucia, Spain.
Diving: We spent a couple of days fun diving with Phil off the coast of the Costa Del Sol. We had a very enjoyable two days and this was the first time we dove with 11mm head to toe wetsuits very different from shorties in the tropics and had a refresher master class in buoyancy control. This was invaluable. I believe Phil has thousands of dives logged and is extremely experienced, technical and patient. All equipment was new and of high quality. I would highly recommend spending time with Phil and his wife Simone scuba diving if you are in the area.
Off-roading: We spent a day with Phil in his awesome long wheel base Land Rover traversing the mountains of Sierra de Loja and learning about the topography of the area Phil is very insightful and the day was extremely fun - worth every penny.
Diving: We spent a couple of days fun diving with Phil off the coast of the Costa Del Sol. We had a very enjoyable two days and this was the first time we dove with 11mm head to toe wetsuits very different from shorties in the tropics and had a refresher master class in buoyancy control. This was invaluable. I believe Phil has thousands of dives logged and is extremely experienced, technical and patient. All equipment was new and of high quality. I would highly recommend spending time with Phil and his wife Simone scuba diving if you are in the area.
Off-roading: We spent a day with Phil in his awesome long wheel base Land Rover traversing the mountains of Sierra de Loja and learning about the topography of the area Phil is very insightful and the day was extremely fun - worth every penny.
Written May 28, 2018
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Hi Dan,
Thank you for this very detailed review.
It was great to enjoy a mix of activities with you, and the diving was particularly fun as you did indeed master very quickly your buoyancy control in these much thicker wetsuits!!!
I of course was impressed with your camera system that you brought along with you on our day through the Sierra de Loja, and maybe one day they'll make an underwater version!
Although you're a long way away, hopefully we can catch up again soon.
All the best
Phil & Simone
Written August 9, 2018
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pandbmccormack
Ballymahon, Ireland4 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
Great guide - from the moment Phil picked me up from the airport he made me feel comfortable. Simone and Phil have a beautiful home and make their guests very welcome with Fantastic food and plenty of it. The walks are varied with lots of point of interest with Phil very knowledgeable about the region and especially about geology. We had three on our group and although the other two were traveling together I never felt alone and as a new to solo travel person I couldn’t have made a better choice. I highly recommend this unique and intimate trekking experience.
Written November 12, 2019
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Hi Trish,
We're really glad that you enjoyed your weekend of walking with us, and appreciate the kind comments on our hospitality.
It was a lot of fun walking with all of you on this weekend, and great to see how much we all achieved on each days walk.
We're hoping to see you again.
Warm regards
Phil & Simone
Written November 21, 2019
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Jo H
Cheltenham, UK14 contributions
Nov 2019
I was introduced to Phil and Simone by my friend Julia, and have just spent a fantastic 3-days walking in beautiful Andalusia. It has been one of the best adventures and holidays ever. Phil is an excellent guide, his enthusiasm is infectious and his knowledge immense (he has a great sense of humour too!). We did three walks showing the very different and diverse countryside of the area; a day in the mountains, a day walking through countryside and olive trees and a day along the coast. All were challenging in a good way and gave me a great sense of achievement. There were three of us in the group and we laughed, we encouraged each other and we learnt a lot. Simone, is a terrific cook and the food and accommodation were excellent. She's also an amazing coach and does retreats too. It feels like I made new friends and I will definitely be booking again. Thanks so much Phil and Simone, I would thoroughly recommend you.
Written November 12, 2019
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Hi Jo,
Thank you for your kind review.
I think on this weekend we did have a lot of fun, and great to see that all of the light-hearted banter was taken in such good spirit!!
It seemed that the group for this weekend gelled together so well, and we're really hoping that a 'reunion' is in the pipeline for next year....!!!
We hope that you have many more walking adventures to come.
Warm regards
Phil & Simone
Written November 21, 2019
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andreisuvan
Madrid, Spain1 contribution
Jul 2019 • Solo
As the first level of diving learning, the Open Water Diving course is really useful. The course consists of a theory day, two days of exercises in the pool and then two days in the open sea. For the whole time there is a personal instructor at your side. Phil is pedagogically gifted and can teach even complicated things in a simple way. The equipment has good quality and well maintained. Whole stay was a lot of fun. The host family is extremely nice and friendly, rooms are cozy and clean and the food was delicious. This course is definitely recommended.
Written July 24, 2019
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Hi Andrei,
We're so glad that you enjoyed the whole experience, and especially the diving!
I had a great time helping you find your way through the course, and having a extra day just for fun diving was superb.
Hopefully we will look forward to seeing you next year.
Many thanks
Phil & Simone
Written November 3, 2019
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Go619307
2 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Had the most wonderful 3 days of walking in the Andalusian hills. The walks were really well thought out and varied.. from the moonscape of El Torca to the meandering climb up to Comares it was all stunning. We were also so lucky to witness the incredible wildflowers that were in abundance at this time of year. The accommodation was top class and you will definitely not go hungry the food was great. A big thank you to all the hard work Phil and Simone put in to make our stay a truely memorable experience.
Written May 18, 2019
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Hi Ingrid,
We're delighted that you enjoyed the weekend, and appreciate that you have taken the time to let us know.
We'd look forward to seeing you, and the rest of your group, again in Andalucia.
All the best
Phil & SImone
Written June 8, 2019
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Trish D
7 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
From the moment Phil picked us up at Malaga Airport until he dropped us back a week later everything was top class. The accommodation and food were first class which was a testament to the hard work undertaken by Simone. The walks were varied and while some were a little difficult for us, both Phil and the other guests encouraged and helped us along the way. Nothing was a problem or too much trouble for Phil and Simone and I can honestly say this trip was one of the best we have ever been on. We certainly hope to return at some point. I cannot praise Phil and Simone enough for the service they provide with professionalism, friendliness, good humour and kindness.
Written January 4, 2019
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Hi Trish,
I think that we enjoyed having all of you here for this week as much as you enjoyed being here.
We wanted the Christmas week to be special, and are so happy that it went better than you had anticipated.
You both were brilliant company, and the enthusiasm you brought to the walks made it so much fun for all of us.
We would love to see you both again.
All the best
Phil & Simone
Written January 7, 2019
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