THE BREATHTAKING 5 MILLION YEAR OLD BRIDGE – SATURDAY JANUARY 31 – CALA D ALBARCA (SAN MATEO) AT 10.00
There are some landmarks on the island that will absolutely take your breath away – the natural stone bridge 28 meters above the sea is one of them. This week’s walk takes us out onto Cap Rubio to some particularly stunning viewing points before we descend down into the cala to find the seriously impressive 5 million year old stone bridge. We will also walk through the San Mateo valley to see the first of the almond blossom, finishing with a lovely lunch at Can Cires.
We set off on Saturday January 31 from San Mateo church at 10.00.
MEETING POINT: San Mateo church
GOOGLE MAP: San Mateo church
RATING: MEDIUM/HARD
This walk is rated as medium/hard. The total distance is approx. 15kms and will take around 4-5 hours. There’s a good climb back up from the stone bridge which takes about 30 minutes – it’s on good paths but with loose stones underfoot.
LUNCH: We’ll be having a lovely menu at the fantastic Can Cires sitting in the sun… with the talkative parrot! Please let me know if you would like to join us for lunch so I can reserve a table.
What to bring:
a small backpack for:
– at least 1.5 litres of water
– snacks to keep you going
– good footwear that has been worn in.
– rain jacket (just in case)
DONATION: The walks are by donation (suggested €10 per person) or what you feel the guided walk is worth to you! Or very happy to do exchanges….or jars of marmalade, dark chocolate….hugs…everything appreciated!
DOGS: If you have a lovely well trained dog please bring them along. On the beach they will need to be on a lead, and also on the few roads.
INSURANCE: I have liability insurance, but your safety is your responsibility and you must ensure you are covered by medical insurance prior to coming on the walk.
KNOW A WALK? I am also looking for guest guides, so if you know a suitable walk for a group please let me know and help lead a walk!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Love and hugs
Toby
xxx
Tel: 608 692 901
**Watch out for more news on the full moon almond blossom walk scheduled for February 4 at 21.00 and the annual Valentines walk on February 14.
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WALKING IBIZA – THE WONDER OF TANIT – FRIDAY JANUARY 2 – CALA SAN VICENTE BEACH AT 10.00
It’s the first Friday walk of 2015 and we want this to be the best year ever so let’s start it by showing gratitude to the wonderful Goddess of the island we call home! We’ll be taking the original route that pilgrims have walked for thousands of years to the shrine of Tanit and along the way, you’ll witness where wayfarers used to wash so they were absolutely sparkling clean when they made their offering. You too of course can also leave an offering to Tanit – we’re sure she’d appreciate it….
We set off on Friday January 2 at 10.00 from the beach at Cala San Vicente.
MEETING POINT: Cala San Vicente beach
GOOGLE MAP: Cala San Vicente beach
RATING: MEDIUM
This is a medium walk on good small dirt roads and paths, some with loose stones underfoot. It’s approx. 8 kms and should take around 3 hours in total. It’s a 20 minute climb up to Tanit’s shrine.
LUNCH: We’ll have lunch at a restaurant on the beach in Cala San Vicente. The menu is approx. €10.
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What to bring:
a small backpack for:
– at least 1.5 litres of water
– picnic lunch and snacks to keep you going
– good footwear that have been worn in.
– swimming things (if you dare!)
– rain jacket (just in case)
– an offering for Tanit
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DONATION: The walks are by donation (suggested €10 per person) or what you feel the guided walk is worth to you! Or we’re very happy to do exchanges….of jars of marmalade, dark chocolate….hugs… Everything is appreciated!
DOGS: If you have a lovely well trained dog please bring them along. On the beach they will need to be on a lead, and also on the few roads.
INSURANCE: I have liability insurance, but your safety is your responsibility and you must ensure you are covered by medical insurance prior to coming on the walk.
KNOW A WALK? I am also looking for guest guides, so if you know a suitable walk for a group please let me know and help lead a walk!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Love and hugs
Toby xxx
Tel: 608 692 901
**Watch out for the first of a great new walk starting on Wednesday January 7 at 10.00 – Short and Sweet. My lovely mum Sheila will be leading this series of easy walks, complete with tea and homemade cake at the end. A real treat for everybody!
WALKING IBIZA – PREPARE FOR 2015 IN THE BEST POSSIBLE WAY – WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31 – CALA SALADA AT 11.00
It’s New Year’s Eve and it’s time to look forward to a great year ahead. What better way to get ourselves ready for a healthy and prosperous 2015 than an enlightening walk from one of the most beautiful beaches on Ibiza. On this special trek on the last day of the year we’ll visit a wise stone man who you can ask for guidance for the year ahead, hence helping to set your intentions for 2015.
We’ll also get to experience some amazing views from the top of Cap Nuno – could this be an ancient pyramid? – and finishing with… well you’ve have to wait and see won’t you? Needless to say we’ll be ending this year with a bang.
We set off at 11.00 on Wednesday 31 December from the beach at Cala Salada.
MEETING POINT: On the beach at Cala Salada.
Directions: from San Antonio, follow signs to Santa Agnes from the roundabout next to Lidl. You will then see a sign for Cala Salada on your left.
GOOGLE MAP: Cala Salada beach
RATING: EASY/MEDIUM
This is an easy/medium walk on good yet small dirt roads and paths, some with loose stones underfoot. It’s approx. 9km and should take around 4 hours. It’s a 20 minute climb to the top of Cap Nuno, but if you do not feel you can walk up this slope, you can wait at the bottom at a lovely spot instead.
LUNCH: Please bring a picnic to have en-route.
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What to bring:
a small backpack for:
– at least 1.5 litres of water
– picnic lunch and snacks to keep you going
– good footwear that have been worn in.
– swimming things (if you dare!)
– rain jacket (just in case)
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DONATION: The walks are by donation (suggested €10 per person) or what you feel the guided walk is worth to you! Or we’re very happy to do exchanges….of jars of marmalade, dark chocolate….hugs… Everything is appreciated!
DOGS: If you have a lovely well trained dog please bring them along. On the beach they will need to be on a lead, and also on the few roads.
INSURANCE: I have liability insurance, but your safety is your responsibility and you must ensure you are covered by medical insurance prior to coming on the walk.
KNOW A WALK? I am also looking for guest guides, so if you know a suitable walk for a group please let me know and help lead a walk!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Love and hugs
Toby xxx
Tel: 608 692 901
WALKING IBIZA – A TALE OF TWO CHRISTMAS WALKS – FRIDAY DECEMBER 19 TO ‘STONEHENGE’ – CALA CONTA – 10.00 AND WALKING IBIZA KIDS – SATURDAY DECEMBER 20 – CALA XARRACA – 11.00
This week walking Fridays are back and we have not one but two enchanting walks with lots of Christmas cheer – and mulled wine!
Our first walk on Friday begins at 10am and on our journey we’ll discover the wonderful `Stonehenge` of Ibiza constructed out of giant basalt columns by the famous owner of Cirque de Soleil. You’ll also get the chance to walk through a magic door into another world and we’ll finish with a lovely Christmas lunch at The Olive Tree pub. Festive attire is encouraged!
Our second walk on Saturday is for little adventurers – Walking Ibiza Kids – with my wonderful daughter Gem leading the way. We’ll be pulling up our winter socks and venturing around the beautiful, hidden world of Cala Xarraca. On this special festive walk we’ll be searching for clues and answers to a fun quiz that all the family can enjoy. There will also be a present from Santa for every single child. BUT! It wouldn’t be a festive walk without dressing up now would it?! So come and walk with us in your best festive creations and let’s make it a real Christmas adventure.
l wonder just how many of Santa’s little helpers will join us?
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN.
MEETING POINT: We set off on Friday from Sunset Ashram on Cala Conta at 10.00 We set off on Saturday from Cala Xarraca beach at 11.00. We will then all drive a few minutes to the starting point of the walk…A secret location!
MEETING POINT MAPS
GOOGLE MAPS: Sunset Ashram, Cala Conta and Cala Xarraca beach
STARTING TIMES: 10.00 on Friday – 11.00 on Saturday
RATING:
Friday – Easy
This walk is fairly flat and about 10kms with some loose stones underfoot on a few of the paths. It should take around 4 hours.
Saturday – Easy
It’s an easy walk, however, there’s a few parts with loose stones which some little feet may find a bit harder to walk on. The total distance is approximately 5kms and the total walk including picnic lunch should be around 3-4 hours.
LUNCH:
Friday – we will be going to The Olive Tree pub for a traditional lunch. Please confirm in advance if you’re joining us so I can book a table.
Saturday – Bring a family picnic with you. We’ll stop to eat at a beautiful viewing point… After all, you can’t power an adventure without lots of energy!
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What to bring: a small backpack for:
– at least 1.5 litres of water
– some snacks to keep you going
– good footwear that have been worn in
– rain jacket just in case.
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DONATION:
The walks are by donation – suggested €10 per person on Friday and €15 on Saturday (adults FREE on Saturday) or what you feel the guided walk is worth to you.
DOGS: If you have a lovely well trained dog please bring them along. They will need to be on a lead on the few roads.
INSURANCE: I have liability insurance, but do not have medical insurance for you coming on the walk in case of an accident. The trip and your safety is your responsibility and you must insure you are covered for this prior to coming on the walk.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Love and hugs
Toby and Gem
Tel: 608 692 901 – Toby
Tel: 697 675 434 – Gem
Look out for these up and coming walks! Boxing Day – Friday 26 December – A very special mulled wine walk! Yum!
New Year’s Eve – Wednesday 31 December – The final walk of 2014!
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WALKING IBIZA – AN IBIZA ADVENTURE – SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER – SAN MIGUEL BEACH AT 11.00
This week we explore some truly magical places – each stunning and exceptional in their own way.
Setting off from the beautiful beach of San Miguel, my lovely daughter Gem will lead you on an adventure full of interesting facts and magical viewpoints.
Our journey of some of the island’s wonders will culminate in exploring an ancient pirate tower – a poignant landmark of the island’s history – then it’s on to a gorgeous and very special beach to have a cooling November swim (if you dare!).
We set off at 11.00am on Saturday 6 December from San Miguel beach.
MEETING POINT: San Miguel beach
GOOGLE MAP: http://bit.ly/1o938pu
RATING: MEDIUM
This walk is mostly on good paths. There are some loose stones underfoot for short sections. Total walk length is 14kms.
LUNCH:
Please bring a packed lunch and we’ll eat together at a beautiful viewing point.
WHAT TO BRING: a small backpack for:
– a packed lunch
– at least 1.5 litres of water
– snacks to keep you going
– good footwear that have been worn in
– sun hat if required
– sun lotion
– swimming things
DOGS: If you have a lovely well trained dog please bring them along. On the beach they will need to be on a lead, and also on the few roads.
DONATION: The walk is by donation (suggested €10 per person) or what you feel the guided walk is worth to you!
INSURANCE: I have liability insurance, but your safety is your responsibility and you must ensure you are covered by medical insurance prior to coming on the walk.
KNOW A WALK? I am also looking for guest guides, so if you know a suitable walk for a group please let me know and help lead a walk!
Let me know if you have any questions.
Love and hugs
Toby xxx
Tel: 608 692 901
www.walkingibiza.com
WALKING IBIZA – WALKING IBIZA KIDS! – SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER – SA COVA BODEGA AT 10.00
Walking Ibiza is extremely excited to announce a new adventure for our younger trekkers – Walking Ibiza Kids!
Beginning this Sunday and led by my lovely daughter Gem, Walking Ibiza Kids will take their first steps as fully fledged walkers in a special search for treasure when we piece together clues on an epic expedition through precious landscapes to the famous ‘Lost City’! Firstly we’ll do some face painting – no adventure is complete without looking like a monster or an animal, right?! – then we’ll be 100% ready for tons of fun, history and a brilliant treasure hunt as we set off on a journey through time.
We’ll meet at Sa Cova Bodega then walk through stunning countryside, arriving at an incredible, historical and remote location where the Moors fled to evade attack in the 1200s – something that will fascinate both adults and children alike. We’ll also discover the ‘Great Wall´ of Ibiza built by the Moors in the same period and much, much, MUCH more!
ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A PARENT/GUARDIAN.
We’ll set off from Sa Cova Bodega on Sunday 23 November at 10.00
MEETING POINT: Sa Cova Bodega (see start point on Google Map)
GOOGLE MAP: http://bit.ly/1tgcbUs
RATING: EASY/MEDIUM
It’s a steady, easy climb upwards from the meeting point. The path is generally good but has some loose stones and gravel. The total distance is approximately 5kms and the total walk including lunch should be around four hours.
LUNCH: Bring a family picnic with you – we will stop and eat at a beautiful viewing point. Little adventures need lots of fuel!
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What to bring:
a small backpack for:
– at least 1.5 litres of water each
– a picnic
– good footwear that have been worn in
– sun hat if required
– sun lotion
– rain jacket just in case
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DONATION: The walks are by donation (suggested €15 per child, €5 per adult) or what you feel the guided treasure hunt walk is worth to you!
DOGS: If you have a lovely well trained dog please bring them along. They will need to be on a lead on the few roads.
INSURANCE: I have liability insurance, but your safety is your responsibility and you must ensure you are covered by medical insurance prior to coming on the walk.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Love and hugs
Toby xxx
Don’t forget – this Saturday’s community walk in Santa Eulalia – Lovers’ Secret Spots. Join the event here
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WALKING IBIZA – LOVERS’ SECRET SPOTS – SATURDAY 22 NOVEMBER – SANTA EULALIA – THE MARINER’S BAR AT 11.00
This week we do a special walk discovering lots of hidden and beautiful places that all you lovers and romantics at heart will particularly enjoy. Led again by my wonderful daughter Gem, this journey will begin in the sandy car park in front of the Mariner’s bar at the estuary to the river. We’ll head to the nearby ‘Lovers Bridge’ where it’s customary to bring a padlock and lock it to the bridge – while you’re with your partner of course. This is said to symbolise the longevity and security of your relationship. Aww…
We’ll also head to a secret tunnel and some magical view-points where we’ll stop and have lunch. Bring a picnic!
We’ll set off from the sandy car park in front of the Mariner’s bar, Santa Eulalia on Saturday 22 November at 11.00.
MEETING POINT: sandy car park in front of the Mariner’s bar, Santa Eulalia
MEETING POINT MAP: http://bit.ly/1qPfGRZ
RATING: MEDIUM/HARD
It’s approx. 10kms with some steep parts uphill and should take approx. 3-4 hours.
LUNCH:
Please bring a packed lunch as we’ll stop to eat at a beautiful viewpoint.
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What to bring:
a small backpack for:
– at least 1.5 litres of water
– a packed lunch
– some snacks to keep you going
– good footwear that have been worn in
– sun hat if required
– sun lotion
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DONATION: The walks are by donation (suggested €10 per person) or what you feel the guided walk is worth to you!
DOGS: If you have a lovely well trained dog please bring them along. They will need to be on a lead on the few roads.
INSURANCE: I have liability insurance, but your safety is your responsibility and you must ensure you are covered by medical insurance prior to coming on the walk.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Lots of love and hugs
Toby xxx
*Watch out for details of a special children’s walk happening soon.
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WALKING IBIZA – THE CALA BASSA PIRATE TRAIL – FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER
This week’s walk led by my lovely daughter Gemma takes us on a historical journey starting from the stunning Cala Bassa. We’ll discover secret pirate caves once used by smugglers – let’s hope we also find a little treasure! – and a 12^th century pirate tower plus some secret little beaches, swimming spots, incredible views of Es Vedra and maybe even a lady living in a cave…
We set off from the car park behind Cala Bassa beach on Friday 14 November at 11.00.
MEETING POINT: Car park at Cala Bassa beach near CBBC
MEETING POINT MAP: http://bit.ly/1qA5NaC
RATING: EASY/MEDIUM
This walk is approx.10kms and is very flat with only some little hills. It should take around 3-4 hours.
LUNCH: Please bring a packed lunch – we’ll stop to eat on a beautiful beach and for those who dare, there’s the option to swim too.
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What to bring:
a small backpack for:
– at least 1.5 litres of water
– a packed lunch
– some snacks to keep you going
– good footwear that have been worn in
– sun hat if required
– sun lotion
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DONATION: The walks are by donation (suggested €10 per person) or what you feel the guided walk is worth to you!
DOGS: If you have a lovely well trained dog please bring them along. They will need to be on a lead on the few roads.
INSURANCE: I have liability insurance, but your safety is your responsibility and you must ensure you are covered by medical insurance prior to coming on the walk.
Let us know if you have any questions.
Lots of love and hugs
Toby xxx
*Watch out for details of a special children’s walk happening this Saturday 15 November.
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WALKING IBIZA – SUNSET WALK TO THE ´REAL´ HEAVEN´S GATE! – THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4 – SANTA AGNES AT 18.30
This week we’ve got a wonderful popup summer sunset walk on Thursday September 4 meeting at 18.30 in the beautiful village of Santa Agnes and taking you to – literally – a heavenly place.
Legend says that if you walk through Heaven’s Gate you’re guaranteed a pass into Heaven. Let there be no confusion – this walk will take you directly to the real entrance and we’ll even lead you on that precarious walk through the gates.
On this stunning adventure we’ll also experience views over the whole island and a magical sunset, even catching the sight of the top of Es Vedra.
We set off at 18.30 on Thursday from the church at Santa Agnes.
MEETING POINT: In front of the church at Santa Agnes.
GOOGLE MAP: Santa Agnes church
RATING: It’s an easy walk on good paths. It’s approximately 7kms in total and will take around three hours to complete.
DRINKS: We will sit and watch the sunset so feel free to bring a little drink if you wish and of course some snacks too.
TORCH: Please bring a torch as we will be walking back in the dark.
POST WALK: We will be going to Can Cosmi for a drink and snacks.
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What to bring:
a small backpack for:
– at least 1.5 litres of water
– some snacks to keep you going
– good footwear that have been worn in
– sun hat if required
– sun lotion
– torch
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DONATION: The walks are by donation (suggested €10 per person) or what you feel the guided walk is worth to you!
DOGS: If you have a lovely well trained dog please bring them along. They will need to be on a lead on the few roads.
INSURANCE: I have liability insurance, but your safety is your responsibility and you must ensure you are covered by medical insurance prior to coming on the walk.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Love and hugs and see you soon!
Toby xxxxx
Tel: 608 692 901
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