Trips and Excursions

The Town Hall's various departments regularly arrange a variety of trips and excursions, from guided walks, coach trips, and even trips abroad.

Here are some of the activities for the latter half of 2006.

Some of these trips can be booked online with our new booking service, so no need to miss out just because you are not here to book.

Please be aware that these trips, especially the walks can be subject to change due to weather conditions etc. So please check nearer the date to confirm details.

September

Saturday, 30th

The Manilva Department of EU citizens and foreign residents will be organising a trip to Granada on Saturday, 30th September.

The coach will leave at 9 am and the first stop will be at the Granada Science Park to visit the Titanic Exhibition. This touring exhibition presents the story of the Titanic, with original items, images, documents and reconstructions.

It is a chronological journey from the moment that the vessel set sail until it disappeared beneath the icy waters of the Atlantic.

The exhibition is divided into three major sections:
“Original items”, recovered after the boat sunk, on loan from a few survivors.

“The real history of the vessel”, researched by historian C.G. Wetterholm and told through the various areas that make up the exhibition.

“Recreations of parts of the Titanic”, where you can see what the main bow staircase, the watertight doors, a first class and third class cabin, a first class corridor, and one of the propellers were like. You can even touch a huge iceberg.

You will spend two hours in the exhibition after which you will be dropped off in the city centre where you will be free to explore this fabulous city and sample its famous history and hospitality. The coach returns 7.30 pm.

The cost of this excursion is 10 euros and includes coach and entrance to the Titanic Exhibition.

Although the trip does not include a visit to the Alhambra if anyone wishes to visit the famous Moorish Palace and its gardens, the organisers can reserve entrance tickets for you if they are available.

To book your place, drop into the office (next to Ammex) in Calle Miguel Delibes, Sabinillas.

October

Sunday 15th

Guided Walk: Atajate - Jimera- Benaojan
This walk starts at Atajate before dropping down to follow the river Guadiaro and Algeciras/Ronda railway line between Jimera and Benaojan. It is easy to moderate having some inclines.

Distance: 13.5 km
Estimated duration: 5 hours (at a fairly sedate pace!)

The coach picks up at the Medical Centre in Manilva, the Castle in Castillo and the petrol station in Sabinillas at approx 8.30 am.

Bring water, sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes (please note that temperatures away from the coast can be a lot warmer in summer and cooler in winter), sun protection, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.

There is a 4 euro subscription to cover accident insurance which should be paid into Unicaja account 2103 0153 23 0230000044. There is a limit of 50 places on each walk.

For more information and to book your place contact:
Delegación de Medio Ambiente
Ayuntamiento de Manilva
Telf / Fax: 952 890 065 - 66
E-mail: mambiente@ayto-manilva.com

November

Sunday 29th

Guided Walk: Igualeja – Parauta - Cartajima
This walk is typical of the Genal valley region with plenty of trees and birdlife. It is classed as a moderate route with a few climbs.

Distance: 10 km
Estimated duration: 4 hours

The coach picks up at the Medical Centre in Manilva, the Castle in Castillo and the petrol station in Sabinillas at approx 8.30 am.

Bring water, sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes (please note that temperatures away from the coast can be a lot warmer in summer and cooler in winter), sun protection, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.

There is a 4 euro subscription to cover accident insurance which should be paid into Unicaja account 2103 0153 23 0230000044. There is a limit of 50 places on each walk.

For more information and to book your place contact:
Delegación de Medio Ambiente
Ayuntamiento de Manilva
Telf / Fax: 952 890 065 - 66
E-mail: mambiente@ayto-manilva.com

December

Tuesday 12th

Christmas shopping trip to Malaga. More details to follow.

Sunday 17th

Guided Walk: Alozaina – Ruta Siete Fuentes
This walk features some of the best views in the Malaga province as you follow the trail to the south of the Sierra de las Nieves. The walk is classed as moderate to difficult.

Distance: 10 km
Estimated duration: 5 hours

The coach picks up at the Medical Centre in Manilva, the Castle in Castillo and the petrol station in Sabinillas at approx 8.30 am.

Bring water, sturdy shoes, comfortable clothes (please note that temperatures away from the coast can be a lot warmer in summer and cooler in winter), sun protection, sunglasses, binoculars, etc.

There is a 4 euro subscription to cover accident insurance which should be paid into Unicaja account 2103 0153 23 0230000044. There is a limit of 50 places on each walk.

For more information and to book your place contact:
Delegación de Medio Ambiente
Ayuntamiento de Manilva
Telf / Fax: 952 890 065 - 66
E-mail: mambiente@ayto-manilva.com