Description
The landscape and the journey
Guy Hunter-Watts introduces protected landscapes of cork-oak woods, limestone mountains, river gorges and high villages. Choose a single base or combine several regions, letting walks and village visits shape the day.
Routes and itinerary options
Six walks feature in each area: Aracena; Grazalema; Los Alcornocales and Gaucín; La Axarquía; Las Alpujarras; and Cazorla. The 36 routes cover 4–21 kilometres and approximately two to seven hours, mostly as circuits.
Maps and practical planning
1:50,000 maps and Cicerone GPX files accompany accommodation, facilities and base information, including Aracena, Grazalema, Bubión, Cómpeta and Cazorla. Local background adds interest along the routes. Use the route information to compare stages, plan your stops and check practical arrangements before departure.
Choosing the right trip
Grades span easy to moderate or demanding, with steep climbs on several walks. Mid-September–mid-June is a possible main season, with different conditions at the highest elevations. 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. First edition, published in 2016. 256 pages. ISBN 9781852848026.
