BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//SUR-walks, hiking Andalucia//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2 .30.10// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:d9e3eac2-966f-403e-8e82-ac2105848fe3 X-WR-CALNAME:iCagenda X-WR-CALDESC:Event Management Extension for Joomla! X-WR-RELCALID:3E26604A-50F4-4449-8B3E-E4F4932D05B5 X-WR-TIMEZONE:UTC BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c4999c66-30b2-46c6-8aa5-7eb7c446de3d DTSTAMP:20260414T223027Z CATEGORIES:HIKING HOLIDAY CLASS:PUBLIC DESCRIPTION;ALTREP="CID:": Experience a beautiful hiking route through the blooming chestnut forests of the Serranía de Ronda and the tranquil Genal River Valley. This unforge ttable journey combines nature\, culture\, and fine wine — with a tasting\ , dinner\, and overnight stay at the historic winery “The Royal Tin Factor y.”\n \;\nOur walk follows peaceful mountain paths and quiet country r oads in the Ronda Mountains. Along the way\, we pass through blooming ches tnut forests\, traditional white villages\, and even a charming blue villa ge. The trail leads us through farmland and ancient woods\, past abandoned houses steeped in history\, and alongside rivers with refreshing waterfal ls.We descend to the banks of the Genal River\, where vineyards stretch ac ross the landscape and our destination awaits: the beautifully restored Ol d Royal Tin Factory. Abandoned for centuries and lovingly transformed over 30 years ago into an organic winery\, it is now home to a remarkable bode ga full of character and history.Here\, a guided historical visit\, wine t asting\, delicious dinner\, and a restful night in unique surroundings com plete the experience. \;An extraordinary and truly unforgettable adven ture.\n \;\nDay 1\nFrom Cartajima to Juzcar\, Faraján and to the Old R oyal Tin Factory\nOur route begins in the picturesque village of Cartajima \, hiking towards Juzcar\, the famous Blue village. We visit this curious place where the 'Smurfs' live amongst the villagers and after a short coff ee break\, we continue our route to Faraján. On a little D-tour from this village we can visit the waterfalls 'Chorreras de Balastar' to freshen up. Back in the village\, we can have some tapas before we continue our route to the Old Royal Tin Factory next to the Genal River. A historical visit awaits us that will reveal all the secrets of this wonderful and mysteriou s place\, as well as a tasting of the estate's own wines and a delicious d inner.\nDifficulty\n \;medium - 5 hours\, 12\,28 km\nElevationes\n↑350 m ↓724 m\nPick up \;\nEstepona 08:30Marbella: 09:00\n\nDay 2\nFrom the Tin Factory to Pujerra and back to Cartajima\nAfter breakfast\, we begin the day with a short walk to the nearby waterfall known as Cima del Diablo \, a spectacular natural spot popular for rock climbing and canyoning. Whi le adventurers test their skills on the cliffs\, we simply take time to en joy the refreshing cascade — the perfect morning wake-up in the heart of n ature.\nFrom here\, our route ascends towards Moclón\, a deserted village of Moorish origin\, where traces of the past still linger in the landscape . Surrounded by forest and silence\, this hidden place offers a glimpse in to the region’s rich history before we continue our hike through shaded wo odland trails.\nPujerra\, a charming white village nestled in the Genal Va lley\, welcomes us with its peaceful atmosphere and authentic Andalusian c haracter. After a well-earned rest\, we complete our circular route back t o Cartajima.\nWe then return to the Costa del Sol\, carrying with us unfor gettable memories of nature\, history\, and the authentic spirit of rural Andalusia.\nDifficulty \;\n \;medium - 4 hours\, 10 km\nElevatione s\n↑702 m ↓331 m\nPlease bring\nHiking boots\, sun protection\, enough wat er\, swimwear\, and what you need for a one night stay. No fancy cloth nee ded\, the car stays at the village\, pack light. \;\nEstimated return to the coast\n19:00\nPrice: 275€\n \;\nIncluded\nGuide\, Accommodation in a double room (no singles)\, historical visit to the Old Royal Tin Fac tory\, wine tasting\, dinner\, breakfast\; insurance\, transportation to t he starting point and back\nNot included\nother meals and drinks at the vi llage pubs\nReservation required\n \;\n \; \; \; \; DTSTART:20260612T155400Z DTEND:20260613T155500Z GEO:00;0 LOCATION: ORGANIZER: SEQUENCE:1 SUMMARY:A two days getaway to the 'Royal Tin Factory' Wine Bodega TRANSP:OPAQUE URL:https://www.sur-walks.com/agenda-dayhikes/525-getaway-chestnut-forest-b lossom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR