ABOUT US

A local family to experience the hidden secrets of Axarquía.

A Base camp is the place from which mountaineering expeditions set out or from which a particular activity can be carried out. This is what we want to be: a centre where travellers can meet and start their hiking and adventures holidays.

We offer a based walking and adventure holidays in our accommodations for families in Competa and in the Finca Arrijana in the countryside of this wonderful region of Andalusia.

All our guided holidays are suitable for solo travellers, couples, group of friends and families. We encourage single travellers to share a room if they would like.

We are proud of being part of Responsible Travel. What unites us is a love of holidays, a strong dislike of poor customer service, and a desire to make travel a bit more caring through our belief that treating local people and places better genuinely results in our customers having more amazing holidays.

What we offer:

Catering & Self-Catering Kitchen
Trekking
Breakfast
Yoga Retreats
House Bar
Sightseeing Tours
Restaurant
Airport & Activities Transfers
Hiking Tours
Adventure Holidays
Massages
Family Adventure Holidays

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THE AREA

«It’s better to see something once than to hear about it thousand times».

«The warmth of the sun fell on us like a treasure, and the daylight moved over the sea in great, slow transpositions of colour, dying each night in purple dusks. The cliffs and mountains soaked up the sunsets like red sponges and the distant ragged edge of the sierras shone blue as a blunted saw» – Laurie Lee’s description of the coast east of Malaga in A rose for Winter.

Axarquía. A heritage of centuries.

In the south of Andalusia, halfway between Malaga and Granada, the Axarquía Region is opening its doors to let you discover its history, its heritage, its people. From the Arabic sharquiyya, meaning the eastern zone, the Axarquia extends to the limits with the province of Granada.

With an exciting history, unique cultural heritage and dreamlike landscapes, from the fisherman villages of the Eastern Costa del Sol to the white-washed villages in the mountains, this land is an interesting compendium of tradition, legends, art and nature. Moorish influence is particularly strong in the Axarquía and Granada province for they dominated southern Spain for nearly 800 years. The villages of the region are dotted with unique wild environments that draw some of the most typical landscapes of the area.

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Sierras Tejeda, Almijara & Alhama Natural Park.

Covering 40.000 hectares with peaks soaring more than 2,000 metres above sea level. This protected area is ideal for hiking, horse-riding or mountain-biking under the eagle’s flight or in the presence of mountain goats. The mountain ranges stand between the coast and the west of Granada as a great barrier that makes communication between both spaces difficult. However, this was passed daily by daring muleteers who kept open for centuries the route of fish and silk between the coast and the city of Granada.

These mountains have also witnessed battles between the Civil Guard and the anti-Franco guerrilla, known as the Maquis. A movement that took place in enclaves like the Sierra Almijara one of its most powerful bastions, which maintained resistance with the Civil Guard until the end of the fifties in this area. In this, several factors played a fundamental role, such as the steep orography of the terrain and the so-called links, that is, people who lived in the villages and who helped to supply food and weapons to the guerrillas.

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Malaga. The Jewel of the Costa del Sol.

Malaga, the jewel of the costa del Sol, enjoy 300 days of sunshine per year. Its location and its climate are enviable. Malaga is nowadays making a name for itself in the cultural and gastronomic world. You might be surprised to find the native home of the painter Picasso next to the impressive Alcazaba Citadel, Gibralfaro Castle and the 1st century Roman Theatre. The old town of Malaga has 5 museums; Carmen Thyssen Museum, Picasso Museum, Fundación Pablo Ruiz Picasso, Museo del Patrimonio Municipal and the Pompidou centre.

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Granada. Melting pot of cultures.

Granada is a thousand year-old city. See for yourself as soon as you discover this melting pot, where Arabs, Jews ans Christians have been living in peace for centuries. The city is presided by the legendary Alhambra, which has been protecting the inhabitants of Granada for centuries. In this magical city you will discover its most ancient Moorish neighbourhood, the Albaicín. Walking along its steep and white streets will take you back through the history and to breath-taking views to the Alhambra and the National Park of Sierra Nevada.

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ACCOMMODATION

Our accommodations have all the facilities to help you enjoy your holiday without any worry.

A good rest is essential on a holiday, so our accommodations are selected to provide the best possible comfort.

We have great and different accommodations in the beautiful white washed village of Competa and surrounding. They range from apartments to a house with beautiful views and swimming pools, a B&B in the middle of the village and the stunning Finca Arrijana in the countryside. Check the accommodation on the holiday details.

– Finca Arrijana:

Our main accommodation is Finca Arrijana, this countryside house is in the foothills of the Sierra Tejeda, Almijara y Alhama Natural Park. With easy access and just a few minutes away you will find the impressive “La Maroma” with 2069 metres (6788 feet) above sea level, the highest mountain in Malaga.

It’s located just 10 minutes away from the picturesque white-washed village of Cómpeta and 55 minutes from Malaga airport.

Finca Arrijana is also conveniently located 10 kilometres (18 minutes) from the A7 Motorway, which makes our B&B an excellent place to stay in the Natural Park. Surrounded by 40,000 hectares of breathtaking mountainous landscape, we are also a 40 minute drive from the beautiful shores of Nerja and Maro Cliffs and the small bays surrounding.

The main building was an old farmhouse which has been fully refurbished and decorated in an Andalusian-moorish style.

The house consists of 4 triple rooms and 3 double rooms, all of them with their en suite bathroom with all amenities.

You’ll find a fully equipped kitchen for the use of our guests in case you fancy cooking your own meals.

In the outside area, surrounded by terraces of olive trees and vineyards, there is a beautiful swimming pool and sunbeds for a beautiful time with the views of the mountains. Furthermore you can enjoy our picnics areas with barbeques and an arabic tent brought from Morocco, perfect for a lazy day with a fantastic book.

There is plenty of space, chairs and tables to enjoy the views with a glass of wine or a beer from the outside bar.

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– Alma y Montaña Apartments:

The apartments are in the village of Cómpeta. They consist of 3 apartments with a shared swimming pool and outside terrace. They have fantastic views!

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– Casa Rural Madre Tierra:

This is our special house for families and group of friends. It consists of 4 bedrooms with a capacity of 10 people, 3 bathrooms, Jacuzzi, pool, large terrace with barbeques and amazing views. It is also in the village of Cómpeta. If you would like a tailor made holiday please do not hesitate to contact us, we can help you to solve any doubts.

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PACKAGES

We make sure you have everything you need for your trip so that you never need to worry, just get up, eat, and get walking.

Enjoy any of our Holiday packages on a relaxing single centre walking holiday in our authentic and friendly accommodations with fantastic views of the mountains, olive terraces and vineyards.

Caminito del Rey & The Moorish Route

From € 850 per person / week

At Finca Arrijana

Adventure Andalusia & Mulhacén Peak (3,479m.)

From € 990 per person / week

At Finca Arrijana

Meanwhile you can contact us if you would like further information or booking a week for a group of people.

We can offer you a package holiday with all your needs.

ACTIVITIES

Base Camp Adventure offers a wide variety of activities in the area which can be added to your tailor-made holiday’s package.

All this activities can be carried out by our company or by trusted external companies. Insurance and transfers to and from the activity are included.

Hiking Tours

Breath-taking walking routes led by our local guides through the wonderful Tejeda and Almijara Natural Park. We offer routes of different levels. Ask for further information.

Kayak Tours

Not far from our B&B you will have the opportunity to enjoy kayak routes through the waters of the Mediterranean in the villages of Nerja and La Herradura.

Caminito del Rey

A spectacular walk through gorges of this beautiful spot in Malaga. The famous Caminito del Rey was opened by King Alfonso XIII in 1921 and has been updated in 2015 by building a runway on the walls of the gorge like it used to be.

Canyoning

Its pure and crystal clear waters, its dense and lush vegetation and its many jumps and natural slides makes the Canyoning in Rio Verde one of the most recommended in Andalusia.

Rafting

Accompanied by a specialized guide this adventure sport will make you and your friends feel full of adrenaline, excitement and amusement. Along the route, there are some rapids (turbulences) that make the water white due to the foam it generates.

Alhambra

Nobody forgets the first time they saw the Alhambra, a unique place and, without doubt, the most spectacular and famous Arab palace in the world. A monument that has been the emblem of Granada for twelve centuries.

Nerja Caves

The Cuevas de Nerja were only discovered in 1959 and contain wall paintings believed to be at least 20,000 years old. The Caves are an impressive place to visit for the whole family.

Horse Riding

Let the Spanish horses show you the flora, the fauna and the gorgeous panoramas in the mountains of Almijara and Tejeda.

Wine Tasting

Famous for its Moscatel wine, the village of Competa and the Almijara family winery open their doors to taste their different wines.

Yoga Retreats

We can also organize yoga retreats and meditation in our B&B in the mountains of Andalusia. If you would like further information do not hesitate to contact us.

FAQ'S

Here you can find the Frequently Asked Questions. If you can not find the answer to your doubts, please contact us.

How does the Hiking Holiday work?

After booking your hiking holidays we will send you the useful information about the package holiday you have booked.

How to get here

We can’t offer your holidays with flights included. The pick-up point is usually Malaga Airport at 2.30pm and the return transfer arrives to the airport at 10am. These times are an estimation so please contact us before booking your flights. If your flight is later than our pickup time o sooner than our return transfer we can arrange a taxi for you on your cost.

What about the weather conditions?

Andalusia has a Mediterranean climate with mild winters and dry and warm summers. The warmest months are July and August, while December and February are usually colder, with an average temperature of 22.8º of maximum and 13º of minimum. The precipitations are scarce, concentrating specially in autumn and winter.

In the oriental coast the climate is Mediterranean subtropical with mild winters.

The Hiking routes might be changed due to weather conditions and preference of the group. We will do our best to find another time, route or activity in case of bad weather.

Walking Level

Level 1. Suitable for those who start hiking. They are tours of little difficulty, at a gentle pace.
Level 2. The maximum ascend is around 500 metres and the walking time up to 4 hours including breaks. Between 8 and 13km (5 – 8 mi).
Level 3. Itineraries for those who are used to walk in mountains, and are capable to walk 12/18 km, with unevenness of 500/800 m, at a quiet pace.
Level 4. The High challenged level. We include in this level distances up to 20 km. and ascends of up to 1000 m.

How to book

Reservations can be made by phone, by whatsapp, by email or by filling out our reservation form.

If there is availability for the holidays that you require, we will send you the booking form by email or post, as you prefer.

REMEMBER, do not buy your flight tickets before we confirm that we have enough clients for the holiday you have requested. For your peace of mind, in the case we don’t reach the minimum people we will refund you your full deposit.

Reservations will not be made until we receive the reservation form and payment of the minimum deposit of 15% of the total price per person.

No later than 60 days before your arrival you will receive an email from us to remind you the rest of the payment if it’s needed.

General Booking Conditions

You will find out our booking conditions by clicking the following link: General Booking Conditions

CONTACT

To contact us you can use either email, telephone, whatsapp or the contact form.

+34 619 956 758

+34 619 956 758

info@basecampadventurespain.com

Av. de la Constitución, Nº31, 1ºC
CP 29754 Cómpeta
Malaga (Spain)

Monday - Friday: 09.00 - 19.00 h.

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