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"Walking in Andalucia" has become the most trusted traveling companion for anyone wanting to discover the most beautiful walks that southern Spain has to offer. In this completely revised and up-dated edition, every route has been re-walked and re-mapped, and several new routes have been added. Each of the 36 routes starts in one of southern Spain's five stunning national parks, features information on estimated times, distances, and difficulty. Also included are detailed overviews of each park, including lists of the best places to eat and stay, plus practical advice on what to pack and where to buy essential items.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
I have now use this book in 5 different National Parks in southern Spain and have followed almost 20 of Guy's routes. On all of the walks I have found his notes to be clear and precise but, more important, he has chosen some simply BEAUTIFUL walks.
Amongst the highlights of my own walks was 'The Walk of the Thirsty Bear' In the Cazorla Park, 'The Walk of the Forgotten Hamlet' in Aracena and 'The Walk of the Eagle and the Kingfisher' in the Alcornocales Park. What I love about the book is that Guy has chosen mostly circular walks - you don't need to worry about transport back to the beginning of your walk - and includes his favourite places to eat and to stay in each of the Parks. I found a couple of the walks in Cazorla to be quite challenging but they were classified as 'Difficult' and I was walking in mid June when the weather was unusually hot. I have stayed at a number of the places that he recommends, mostly simple B&Bs, and enjoyed them all.
When the weather is cold and dark in England I instinctively reach for my 'bible' and begin to plan my next walking escapade.
And I should say that what makes this guide doubly special is that Guy rewalks the routes for each subsequent edition(I recently picked up a walking guide that had been unchanged in 7 years!).
I also have found Guy's other book 'Small Hotels & Inns of Andalusia' to be another great travelling companion. It lists his favourite places to STAY in Andalusia and, again, is sensitively written and, best of all, you can trust in his recommendations.
Amongst the highlights of my own walks was 'The Walk of the Thirsty Bear' In the Cazorla Park, 'The Walk of the Forgotten Hamlet' in Aracena and 'The Walk of the Eagle and the Kingfisher' in the Alcornocales Park. What I love about the book is that Guy has chosen mostly circular walks - you don't need to worry about transport back to the beginning of your walk - and includes his favourite places to eat and to stay in each of the Parks. I found a couple of the walks in Cazorla to be quite challenging but they were classified as 'Difficult' and I was walking in mid June when the weather was unusually hot. I have stayed at a number of the places that he recommends, mostly simple B&Bs, and enjoyed them all.
When the weather is cold and dark in England I instinctively reach for my 'bible' and begin to plan my next walking escapade.
And I should say that what makes this guide doubly special is that Guy rewalks the routes for each subsequent edition(I recently picked up a walking guide that had been unchanged in 7 years!).
I also have found Guy's other book 'Small Hotels & Inns of Andalusia' to be another great travelling companion. It lists his favourite places to STAY in Andalusia and, again, is sensitively written and, best of all, you can trust in his recommendations.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Be aware there is a new Edition (Sixth). The web address given in this (Fifth) Edition no longer works for updates, and the author told me: "The latest edition is 6 and was published in February of this year [2010] and is much improved, with all walks rewalked, new routes added, GPS refs for all walks, new maps and plant and bird spotting lists. The [ISBN is] 978-84 89954384-7". My suggestion would be to order the Sixth Edition which seems therefore a much better buy, although Amazon do not list it yet as in stock as of March/April 2010.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
We had the most delightful holiday ever in Andalucia last year. We stayed at a bed and breakfast owned by Guy Hunter-Watts and were made to feel very much at home. To top it all we were given a walk from this book every day to take us up into the surrounding hills and mountains. We never got lost, his writing was fun to read, informative and best of all very easy to follow, even up in the clouds at the top of the mountain we could follow his directions, we lost a hat, but not ourselves! I would recommend the book and the bed and breakfast to anyone who loves walking in the mountains. A must have!!
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As a person who loves walking and works as a walking guide but is too lazy to find my own routes I have found G.Hunter Watt's book to be an invaluable source of information. Read more
Published on 2 Dec 2009 by Melanie S. Templer
Done the Walks
Good book, only had it a month and already walked most of the trails. Lovely photos, good detailed walks and most of them start in villages or towns where you can easily pick up... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2009 by Patyogi
useful book
this is useful book and a good guide for someone that doesn't know the area very well. Be aware that some landmrks used in the book change, and some paths are not well sign-posted... Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Sarah W
Book review
The book is clearly written and enjoyable in its own right. I would have liked slightly better maps.
Published on 27 April 2009 by Peter Walker
Useful but needs more detail
It is very difficult to find decent maps and walking information in Spain so this book is one that we have used several times and has really helped us to access some fantastic... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2009 by Outercircle
A Useful Introduction
Meaning, when you are familiar with walking in Spain GH-W introduces a new area very well.
We'd not been anywhere near Aracena and by chance were given an earlier... Read more
We'd not been anywhere near Aracena and by chance were given an earlier... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2008 by Muymalestado
Lots of good detail
I found Guy Hunter-Watts book of the best walks in Andalucia indispensable. Guy's local knowledge of the area and use of both man-made and natural navigation aids makes the routes... Read more
Published on 15 Dec 2007 by K. CORNISH-BOWDEN
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