Our Activity Packages
From Easter until October, we offer activity packages with half board at El Geco Verde.
Our Activity Packages son perfectos para familias o grupos de amigos que quieren disfrutar de unas vacaciones completas de aventura, cultura y relax. Ofrecemos algunas actividades realmente especiales y únicas. paisajes sorprendentes .
Family fun is the most important thing.
Atrévete a escalar una pared de roca natural, a descender bajo la tierra para explorar las entrañas de la tierra entre cuevas oscuras, refréscate en los pantanos explorando con una piragua o bien paddle surf.
Todas estas actividades son solo una parte de la gran oferta de la zona, donde podrá bañarte en ríos y lagos, recorrer maravillosos senderos, degustar platos nuevos y visitar preciosos pueblos e increíbles sitios arqueológicos, ¡y tendrá unas vacaciones familiares perfectas!
Family fun is the aim of the game, there´s nothing too extreme or scary, and there are many perennial favourites such as Rock Climbing, Kayaking and Paddle Boarding to keep everybody busy. Mix all this up with some wild swimming, some wonderful walks, great value gastronomy and a dash of culture and you have a family holiday with something for everyone! All families have their own itineraries, based on their activity choices, interests and budget. We work with each family to design the perfect schedule. With a maximum of around seven or eight families at one time, there is a wonderful friendly and informal atmosphere at the hotel. Guests like to socialise and swap stories before dining on the hotel terrace as the sun goes down over the mountains.
HIGH SEASON FAMILY ACTIVITY PACKAGE
- Available July and August
- From €495 pp to €793 pp for seven nights in a family room with private bathroom, including breakfast every morning, six evening meals and three family activities.
- NB: Final cost depends on the number of people sharing a room and the activities chosen. To book for these months you will need to get in touch with us via email, it is not possible to book online. Contact: [email protected] (0034) 647136120 (Ilaria)
LOW SEASON FAMILY ACTIVITY PACKAGE
- April/May/June and September/October
- From €405pp to €663pp for seven nights in a family room with private bathroom, including breakfast every morning, six evening meals and three family activities.
- NB: Final cost depends on the number of people sharing a room and the activities chosen.
Activities
Kayaking
Two-person kayaks are used; front and rear passengers have a paddle each. Participants are not enclosed in the kayak, so it is easy to get in and out, and life jackets are provided. Really good buoyancy makes the kayaks difficult to turn over. Our nearby lakes are usually very flat and calm with gorgeous turquoise waters backed by pine forests and mountains. A guide will show you the basics, you can then go your own way at your own pace. Guided routes are available with advance notice and at extra cost. Top Tip: Wear your swimming costume under your clothes for a quick change. Long sleeves, a hat, shades, and sun cream are a must (do not forget to do the feet!) Your legs are not concealed within the kayak, so sun cream is a must for bare legs. A change of clothes and a beach towel will also come in handy (we can hire you beach towels if you didn´t bring any). Take a bottle of water. There is a waterproof compartment to keep your stuff dry, ask the guide!
Horse riding
Enjoy a hack through wonderful scenery around the quaint little cave village of Hinojares. No experience is necessary. The horses are calm and well trained and helmets are provided. It is advisable to wear long trousers and shoes with a closed toe. Suitability: Minimum age 8 Top Tip: Our App will help you find your way to the stables.
Guided Star Gazing
A Guided Night Sky Tour is one of the really special bespoke activities we offer here in the grounds of El Geco Verde. The almost total lack of light pollution means the night sky is incredibly dark. Our expert English-speaking astronomer Javier (of astro-tourism company Azimuth) comes to us fresh from his duties as a guide at one of Europe´s most important observatories, Calar Alto, in Almeria. During a 90-minute session, Javier will demonstrate how to use the powerful telescopes he employs for a guided tour of the night sky that you won´t forget in a hurry! This presentation will take you on a fascinating tour of the night sky, as Javier answers all your questions about life, the universe and everything! The south eastern corner of Spain is renowned for its clear skies and El Geco Verde´s rural location means you will see the constellations as never before. Azimuth designs its presentations around the lunar calendar and weather patterns. Although every effort is made to predict conditions in advance, we can never guarantee the activity will take place and it is usually necessary to confirm on the day itself. There is also a minimum number of participants. We usually do not have any problems making up the numbers in July and August, at other times of the year it may be less viable. If you fancy a session exclusively for your group or family, do not hesitate to ask; it is a genuine luxury to have such a well-respected astronomer reveal the secrets of the night sky. Suitability: There are no age restrictions for star gazing, but because it is a night-time activity and a certain amount of patience may be required (when taking turns to use the telescope, for example) we do not recommended this activity for very young or restless children. Top Tip: Wrap up warm in winter and keep legs and arms covered in summer to beat the mozzies! Duration: 1,5-2 hours.
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Pizza Making
Aprenda a preparar auténtica pizza y focaccia italiana con nuestro chef Italiano residente (Ludovico).
Esta actividad está disponible por la mañana, para que puedas comer tus creaciones en el almuerzo.
Idoneidad: Apto para personas de cualquier edad.
Duración: Un proceso de dos horas con un pequeño descanso a mitad de camino.
Rock climbing
Experienced local guides ensure your safety and fun on an actual rockface near the lake of La Bolera. Five different climbs of different levels ensure the guide has options to suit your experience, including absolute beginners!
Top tip: Wear long trousers, a long-sleeved shirt and boots or trainers with good grip and a closed toe.
Duration: depends on the number of participant and their skill level (approximately 2h for a group of 4).
Duración: depende del número de participantes y sus capacidades (aproximadamente 2 h para un grupo de 4)
Segway 4×4
A segway is a bit like a skateboard on steroids which you manoeuvre using subtle shifts in balance. The handling is intuitive, so beginners get the hang of it in no time. Our local guides have acquired off-road versions of this revolutionary mode of transport, meaning you can get further into the Natural Park than ever before on this 90-min guided adventure. Participants especially enjoy the guide´s useful commentary on flora and fauna in the park. There is a (rough) minimum weight requirement of 35kgs for this activity, as a bit of ballast helps to control the machine. Top Tip: Take a bottle of water in a small backpack
Andalucian Cooking
Get to grips with our wonderful local gastronomy in this workshop, during which you will learn the culinary secrets behind three classic Andalucian dishes, including a dessert.
What else remains than to sit down for a leisurely lunch when the cooking is done?
Top Tip: Do let Ilaria know in advance if you have any allergies or other special dietary requirements.
Spa visit
This lovely little nearby spa boasts a heated indoor pool with various water jets, sauna, hot and cold plunge pools, and heated stone recliners, jacuzzi, programmable massage shower. They try to organize the Spa so that each family will have it to their own for the duratrion, although it is not possible to guarantee it. You must bring a swimming cap, towel and clean flip flops. Top Tip: Hire a beach towel from El Geco Verde: For €5 per towel for the duration of your stay it´s a cheap way to save space in your suitcase!
Flamenco Dance Class
Passion and attitude are the key ingredients of Flamenco and your teacher Eva has plenty of both! But don´t worry, her sessions are mainly just great fun! Eva only has a few words of English but will soon have you strutting your stuff like a true Andalucian in this hour-long class. Top Tip: Feel free to wear a wonderfully frilly Flamenco dress if you can lay hands on one; it helps to embellish the more dramatic movements (not compulsory!)
Paddle surf
Paddle boards are surprisingly stable, so most people manage to stay afloat without too much effort. Life jackets are provided in case you fall in, either by accident or on purpose! This is a great way to appreciate the amazing scenery around the stunning lake of La Bolera or (slightly further afield) the mighty Negratin. Top Tip: Wear plenty of sunscreen, there´s no shade out in the middle of the lake.
Farm visit
Charismatic English-speaking Armando and his family make some of Castril´s best organic olive oil, wine and cheese. Find out more about how it´s done on this fascinating visit to his organic homestead, where he shares his passion for self-sufficiency and traditional methods. You even get the chance to sample some of his wares in the tasting session which concludes the tour. Top Tip: Wear sensible shoes, you are going to a working farm!
Rafting
Our rafting is a relaxed Level Two run.
This puts the emphasis firmly on having fun, with one or two exhilarating descents and some spectacular scenery thrown in for good measure. The guides know some great places to stop and swim, jump into deep pools or drift in strange currents. Water fights are encouraged! A firm favourite with families, rafting is restricted to the summer months as the river is supplied from a dam which only opens during the olive irrigation season! In a normal year this means the activity is available between mid-June and mid-September. Short neoprene suits and helmets are provided so we will need heights and weights in advance to get the right fit. Suitability: Kids from as young as four can take part. Top tip; Water shoes or a pair of old trainers are advised; not flipflops, which may float away, never to be seen again! Duration; approximately 3 hours from meeting to goodbyes. NB: As the river is fed from gates in the dam of the Negratin reservoir, the availability of Rafting is at the discretion of the hydrographic association, so we cannot guarantee the availability of this activity.
Speleology
There´s an extensive cave system in the mountains not far from the hotel (10 mins by car) which has been mapped by a group of experts from Granada. The company responsible for this activity provides helmets and overalls but recommends that you bring your own trainers or boots with good grip.
NB: This activity entails passing through confined spaces.
Top Tip: Wear sturdy trainers or boots with good grip.
Duration: Around 2 hours.
Min Age: 8.
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