Mountains of Ronda and Grazalema

Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves Natural Parks, Genal and Guadiaro valleys

Häftad, Engelska, 2024

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Inland from the Costa del Sol, the mountains of Ronda and Grazalema form one of Andalucia's most spectacular and rewarding walking landscapes. Dramatic limestone peaks, deep river gorges, ancient white villages perched above terraced hillsides and two UNESCO biosphere reserves combine to offer a walking experience that is worlds away from the coast, just an hour or so to the south. With walks suited to regular walkers of most abilities, this second edition Cicerone guidebook by Guy Hunter-Watts and Mike Yeatman covers 32 graded routes across three areas, ranging from 4 to 16km (2 to 10 miles) and taking between 1 and 5 hours. Routes are paired with 1:50,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files, with refreshment stops, walking bases, and access information for each area. 32 graded walks divided across three areas, covering Ronda and the Sierra de las Nieves, the Genal and Guadiaro valleys, and the Sierra de Grazalema, with walks graded from easy to difficult and suited to most regular walkersRonda, one of Andalucia's most celebrated towns, is covered with multiple routes, including the dramatic Ronda Gorge circuit and a historical walk through the old town, making this the ideal walking companion for any visit to the cityThe Sierra de Grazalema, a UNESCO biosphere reserve and one of the wettest corners of Spain, is described in depth with routes including the Pinsapar walk through the ancient Spanish fir forest, the Garganta Verde gorge and the ascent of El TorreónThe Pueblos Blancos, the whitewashed hilltop villages of Zahara de la Sierra, Grazalema, Gaucín, Benarrabá and their neighbours, serve as walking bases throughout, each with its own character and history described in the guidebook1:50,000 mapping and downloadable GPX files are provided for every walk, with notes on history, geology, plants and wildlife and a Spanish-English glossary throughout A long walking season from mid-September to mid-June makes this a particularly appealing destination for winter and spring walking breaks. This guidebook is the essential companion for exploring the mountains of Ronda and Grazalema on foot.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2024-10-14
Mått:172 x 13 x 115 mm
Vikt:250 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:232
Upplaga:2
Förlag:Cicerone Press
ISBN:9781786312433

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Guy Hunter-Watts lived and worked in Andalucía for over 30 years. After studying at the universities of Santiago and Salamanca, he taught English in South America before moving to the Ronda mountains where he led guided walks for almost 25 years. His work as a walking guide and freelance journalist took him to many corners of the planet including India, Namibia, Tanzania, Latin America and Mongolia. Sadly, Guy passed away in 2023.

Innehållsförteckning

Map key Overview map Author's preface Introduction The three regions Plants and wildlife Geology Andalucían historical overview When to go Getting there and getting around Accommodation Eating out in southern Spain Language Money Phones and wi-fi What to take Maps Staying safe Using this guide Ronda and the Sierra de las Nieves Walk 1 Puerto de Caucón circuit via El Tajo de la Caina Walk 2 El Peñon de los Enamorados circuit Walk 3 Los Sauces circuit via La Cueva del Agua Walk 4 El Burgo circuit via Puerto de la Mujer Walk 5 La Torrecilla circuit via Puerto de los Pilones Walk 6 Ronda Gorge circuit Walk 7 Ronda southern circuit via the Tajo del Abanico and the Virgen de la Cabeza chapel Walk 8 Ronda Old Town historical circuit The Genal and Guadiaro Valleys Walk 9 Cartajima eastern circuit via Parauta and Igualeja Walk 10 Cartajima circuit via Pujerra and Júzcar Walk 11 Alpandeire circuit Walk 12 Estación de Benaoj&##xe1;n to Estación de Jimera de Líbar Walk 13 Estación de Benaoj&##xe1;n to La Cueva de la Pileta Walk 14 Estación de Jimera circuit Walk 15 Cortes de la Frontera circuit via Los Pinos Walk 16 Cortes de la Frontera southern circuit Walk 17 Benarrab&##xe1; circuit via Genalguacíl Walk 18 Gaucín circuit Walk 19 Montejaque circuit The Sierra de Grazalema Walk 20 Grazalema northern circuit Walk 21 Grazalema southern circuit Walk 22 Grazalema to Benaoc&##xe1;z Walk 23 The Pinsapar of Grazalema Walk 24 Puerto de las Palomas circuit via the Coros peak Walk 25 Villaluenga circuit via Navazo Alto and Bajo Walk 26 Ascent of El Torreón Walk 27 El Gastor circuit via Lagarín and Las Grajas Walk 28 El Gastor circuit via Huerta Lagarín Walk 29 The Garganta Verde Walk 30 Algodonales circuit via El Canalizo Walk 31 Zahara de la Sierra circuit Walk 32 Benamahoma circuit Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Accommodation Appendix D Glossary Appendix E Further reading