Walking in Andalucia, Spain 

To enter Spain your passport must meet 2 requirements. It must be:
- Less than 10 years old on the day you enter (check the ‘date of issue’)
- Valid for at least 3 months after the day you plan to leave (check the ‘expiry date’)
Check both the issue date and the expiry date in your passport. If you renewed your passport early, extra months may have been added to its expiry date. This could affect the requirement for your passport to be less than 10 years old.

A visa is not required by holders of passports endorsed “British Citizen” for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday.

All information provided relates to British citizens who hold or are entitled to apply for a British passport. For the most up-to-date visa information please visit; Spain Foreign Advice

Please note that stays in other EU countries counts towards this 90 day period. It is your responsibility to ensure that you have the correct visa, a valid passport and any other travel documents for your holiday. If you are not a British citizen and do not hold a British passport, you must make your own enquiries as to the applicable requirements.

From the 12^th October 2025 the EU is introducing a new European Entry System (EES) that will be phased in and fully operational by the 10^th April 2026. Non-EU nationals including British passport holders will now be required to complete biometric checks on arrival and exit to Schengen countries, which will include facial recognition and fingerprints. There is no cost for this, and no action needs to be taken prior to departure.

Compulsory vaccinations: None. At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the latest country-specific health advice from the National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) on the TravelHealthPro website. Each country-specific page has information on vaccine recommendations, any current health risks or outbreaks, and factsheets with information on staying healthy abroad.

Guidance is also available from NHS (Scotland) on the FitForTravel website. General information on travel vaccinations and a travel health checklist is available on the NHS website. You may then wish to contact your health adviser or pharmacy for advice on other preventive measures and managing any pre-existing medical conditions while you’re abroad.

It’s essential to have the right footwear and clothing for this walking holiday. Wear comfortable, lightweight walking boots with ankle support and good grip—and make sure new boots are fully broken in before travel. Many walkers find two pairs of woollen socks add extra comfort. As weather in Andalucia can vary, pack for both warm and wet conditions. Suggested items include:

• Walking boots with ankle support

• Waterproof jacket and trousers

• Walking poles (recommended for downhill support and wet/slippery terrain)

• Lightweight trousers/shorts with pockets

• Walking shirts or t-shirts

• Several pairs of walking socks

• Lightweight fleece or jumper

• Daysack/rucksack

• Drinking bottle

• Small first-aid kit (plasters, insect repellent, etc.)

• High-factor sunscreen, sunhat and sunglasses

Evenings on this trip are relaxed and informal. Comfortable holiday wear is perfect—think lightweight layers, casual clothing and shoes suitable for strolling around local villages or enjoying dinner. No formal wear is required.

We suggest a Group Collection to cover transfer drivers, and hotel staff of €30 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions.

For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, or taxi fares, your Tour Leader can advise of an appropriate % add on.