Description
The landscape and the journey
Guy Hunter-Watts and Mike Yeatman explore limestone mountains, deep valleys and white villages inland from the Costa del Sol. Combine shorter outings near Ronda with longer mountain days from one or several bases.
Routes and itinerary options
The 32 routes cover 4–16 kilometres and approximately one to five hours across Ronda and Sierra de las Nieves, the Genal and Guadiaro valleys, and Sierra de Grazalema. Ronda’s gorge, Pinsapar forest, Zahara de la Sierra and Gaucín feature.
Maps and practical planning
1:50,000 maps and Cicerone GPX tracks accompany access, base and meal-stop advice. Regional background connects mountains, woods and villages while helping plan practical walking days. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Grades span easy to demanding, mostly within regular walkers’ capabilities. Ascent can make short routes slow. Mid-September–mid-June is favoured; summers can be very hot and higher winter routes snowy. Choose an itinerary that fits your experience and available time, allowing flexibility for weather and local conditions.
About this edition
English-language paperback by Guy Hunter-Watts and Mike Yeatman. Second edition, published in October 2024. 232 pages. ISBN 9781786312433.
