Tours

Rustic Blue organizes walking and riding excursions in Andalusia and is a good resource for villa rentals in the area.

Nevadensis. Based in the Alpujarras, Nevadensis leads guided hiking, climbing, and skiing tours of the Sierra Nevada. Pl. de la Libertad, Pampaneira, 18411. 958/763127. www.nevadensis.com.

Glovento Sur. Up to five people are taken in balloon trips above Granada, Ronda, Sevilla, Córdoba or other parts of the region. Placeta Nevot 4, 1A, Granada, 18010. 958/290316. www.gloventosur.com.

Excursiones Bujarkay. Guided hikes, horseback riding, and four-wheel-drive tours in the Sierra de Cazorla are offered. They can also help with rural accommodations. Calle Martínez Falero 28, Cazorla, 23470. 953/721111. www.guiasnativos.com.

Alúa. Alúa can help you with planning and getting the equipment for hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, caving, and other active sports throughout Andalusia. Carretera Zuheros-Baena, km 1.5, Zuheros, 14870. 955/984182. www.alua.es.

Cabalgar Rutas Alternativas. This is an established Alpujarras equestrian agency that organizes horseback riding in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Calle Ermita, Bubión, 18412. 958/763135. www.ridingandalucia.com.

Dallas Love. Trail rides in the Alpujarras, lasting up to 8 days, can be organized through this company. The price includes airport transfers, overnight stays and most meals. Ctra. de la Sierra, Bubión, 18412. 608/453802. www.spain-horse-riding.com.

Rustic Blue. Walking and riding excursions in Andalusia are organized by this outfit; it is also a good resource for villa rentals in the area. Barrio de la Ermita, Bubión, 18412. 958/763381. www.rusticblue.com.

Faro del Sur. Activities such as trekking, cycling, sailing, and kayaking in western Andalusia are available, and tours include kayaking along the river Guadalquivir and sailing along the Huelva coastline. Puerto Deportivo L-1, Isla Cristina, Huelva, 21410. 959/344490. www.farodelsur.com.

SierraeXtreme. Choose from a wide range of adventure sports such as climbing, caving, and canyoneering in the Andalusian mountains with SierraeXtreme. 637/727365. www.sierraextreme.net.