Posts by Claude48

Hi,

Albania is still a relatively new destination, but with its natural beauty and cultural richness, it won’t stay under the radar for long. Would it be possible to organize a discovery trip with a local agency (a reliable one, of course)... Thanks

Actually, as soon as you land on the site’s page (which you can’t use normally, as I mentioned), you need to right-click, then in the window that pops up, select "create a QR code." It’ll appear on the screen, and you’ll have to scan it—I did it with my phone. After that, you can actually access the site to buy tickets. That’s also where you can accept or refuse cookies.

Phew!!! It’s still pretty unusual. I’ve booked quite a few things in Spain, like the Alhambra in Granada, but this time you really have to guess. Thanks for the info!

I’ll check it out because tickets are scarcer right now. If I’d known the process earlier, I’d have had more options, and now it might complicate our plans a bit.

Booking will only be possible with a guide, but I think we can do without one.

Thanks anyway—we’ll give it a try, and if we have to skip it, I’ll try again next time since we’re planning to come back to Málaga.

Have a great end to your trip

For me, it's impossible to use the official site—I end up on a page displaying various info, including ticket purchases, but I can't click on any of it. The screen freezes, so the only solution is to go through the one I mentioned, GetYourGuide. Oh well...

Okay, thanks a lot! For the Caminito, it’s impossible. Of course, I’d already tried with the link you sent me—even before that, actually—the page was frozen. You can’t navigate it at all. You have to go through the GetYourGuide site, where there’s a big page with different guided excursion options at various prices. I’d tried with an offer at 14.50 euros, but the only available dates were May 9 and 11 (which doesn’t work for me, and on top of that, only one ticket was available when we’re two of us...). You’d have to book the 30-euro option, which would make it 60 euros for both of us. . Guided tour in Spanish or English. Personally, I’m not interested in a guided tour. We prefer exploring this kind of place independently and at our own pace. As you said, paying for a guided tour and then going off on your own is always possible, sure—but at 18 euros instead of 10, okay, but at 30 euros, it’s a bit steep. Oh well, I can risk trying the ticket office in the morning or maybe during another trip to Málaga/Marbella. I watched a YouTube video of the route—it’s spectacular! As a big mountain lover, it really speaks to me... Best regards,

Thanks! I’ve identified route 397, which goes up from San Pedro to Ronda, but we’re not planning to take it. We’ll be passing near Antequera and Campillos, then taking route 367—I’ve booked 3 nights a little past Ronda. I’ll check the Caminito del Rey website again, and what about El Torcal? Someone strongly recommended it, but since I overlooked it at the start of the trip, our accommodation is now over 100 km away. Is it really worth the detour, or should I try to visit on the way back if there’s time? Thanks

Just to clarify, I’ll be arriving via the A367 road (Cuevas del Becerro) and then heading toward Grazalema. Which road is closed? If it’s been closed this long, was it due to flooding? If you could give me a few more details, thanks!

Thanks for your message. We’re supposed to be in Ronda on May 6th, but your info about the weather isn’t exactly reassuring—especially with the road that was cut off due to the bad storms? Apparently, this rainy season lasts until September. Of course, for locals, it’s great after years of severe drought, but the torrential rains we’ve been seeing everywhere lately also bring their share of devastation, like we saw last year near Valencia.

You’re making me wonder if I should postpone the trip until September... I’ll think about it, but first, I need to figure out the road situation. Thanks, and safe travels!

Hi Philippe, Hope you're having an amazing time in Andalusia... Just wanted to let you know I couldn't get tickets for the Caminito del Rey, and neither could my daughter and her partner, who are leaving in 3 weeks. The reason? Agencies block at least 70% of the entries, and it's impossible to get individual tickets—you have to book through an agency at a higher price and go as part of a group, which doesn’t interest me. Maybe we’ll show up early one morning at the ticket office and see what happens???

Do you know the El Torcal site, by any chance? I think it’s worth a visit.

Take care, Best regards

Hello,

Thanks to you as well for sharing information about Ardèche. Best regards,

Hello and thank you to all of you and to Montagnard74,

I made my reservations first near Vogüé, and then I also chose Vallon-Pont-d'Arc since I really wanted to focus on the southern part. Hoping now for good weather at the end of June... Best regards,

Hi again,

After some thought and considering the approximate length of our stay (6/7 days), I think we’ll focus solely on the southern part of Ardèche. Based on tourist info and other sources, it seems like the better choice. It’s better to explore this area in a bit more detail than to rush through both the north and south. There are definitely things to see in the north, but based on the attractions that appeal to us most, we’ve found more in the south. The Chauvet Caves, Ardèche Gorges, villages, nature, waterfalls, etc.—there’s plenty to do. We might head up to the central part above Aubenas, Mont Gerbier de Jonc, Ray-Pic, Antraigues-sur-Volane... Enough to fill our days nicely.

Hi, Thanks for your message. Of course, I really loved Jean Ferrat—it’ll be a pleasure and an honor to visit the village where he lived!

Hi, Thanks Djalma and Montagnard74. I’ve taken note of your advice. Our trip won’t last more than a week, so we’re not planning to see everything in such a short time—just focusing on the must-see spots (villages, nature, caves, castles, for example). If we feel like it and have time, we might come back... We’re looking at either late June or mid-September.

Hello,

I’m planning to spend a few days in Ardèche and I’d like to know if we should choose just one base or more to visit the region. Looking at the department map and the main sites to see, I’d personally go for 2 bases to avoid too much driving. So, if anyone who knows this beautiful region well could give me some advice on this, I’d really appreciate it in advance!

Thanks Philippe for all this info. I took a quick look at the Caminito website—calendar and booking times are there, sure enough. The price you mentioned is 10 €. I’ll take care of that and book it early in our trip. Ronda, which I know from elsewhere, is indeed well located for that and for visiting quite a few villages. Our accommodation isn’t in the center, it’s a few km away, so it’s easy if we want to eat in Ronda (if you have one or two restaurant recommendations, I’d love them—DM me). I also think we can eat where we’re staying, but it’ll be nice to go into Ronda once or twice. After that, I’ll head toward Cádiz after Arcos. Let me know if Cádiz is really worth it—I just passed through quickly a long time ago... After that, maybe Málaga, we’ll see. Thanks again! Best regards,

Thanks Philippe, Depending on the time we have, we’ll probably have to make a few choices, and some villages will deserve more or less time based on how interesting they are. For the Caminito del Rey, is it still really crowded even this time of year? If it’s better to book ahead to skip the line, I’ll take care of it. I think there’s a set direction everyone has to follow... I’ll check out the website. I’m planning to get there from Ronda, where I’m thinking of staying a few days—there’s plenty to see in the area. Thanks!

Thanks Carl for your reply. No, I can’t say I really know Cádiz—I passed through a long time ago, wandered around a bit, but didn’t stay. I know Seville, Córdoba, and Granada well as the big cities, and then Ronda, where I’m thinking of booking accommodation, at least in the area, as a base to explore this part of the region. I also know Arcos, which might be a second base for exploring the Cádiz area or even heading down to Medina Sidonia—we’ll see.

Thanks for your reply. I can imagine you might get tired of seeing "too many" villages, but you could always make a selection—or at least spend less time in some of them. I think the surroundings must also be enjoyable to make the most of the beautiful scenery this stunning region has to offer

Hi there, I’m planning a trip to the White Villages and noticed that many are in the Province of Cádiz—like Setenil de las Bodegas, Olvera, Ubrique, Grazalema, Zahara de la Sierra, Medina-Sidonia, and Vejer de la Frontera. Are all of these worth visiting, or are there others you’d recommend? I’ve already been to Arcos de la Frontera and Ronda in the area and wouldn’t mind returning, of course. I’m also considering the Caminito del Rey, so maybe a few interesting villages in the province of Málaga too. Do you think an itinerary starting from Málaga (arriving at the airport) with 2 or 3 stops (like Ronda, Arcos, and a third in one of these villages) would work? Thanks for your tips!

Hi there, and thanks for your reply! I’ll keep planning this trek in La Gomera by picking the hikes that seem most interesting to me. For timing, I’m leaning toward early October, or else checking if conditions are safer around late May to early June.