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Walking in Andalucia: A Guide to Some of the Very Best Walks in Southern Spain's Natural Parks (Paperback)

by Guy Hunter-Watts (Author)
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  • Paperback: 257 pages
  • Publisher: Santana Books,Spain (31 Dec 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 8489954143
  • ISBN-13: 978-8489954144
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 905,512 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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34 WALKING ROUTES IN THE NATURAL PARKS OF ANDALUCIA, EASY TO FOLLOW, DETAILED ROUTE NOTES WITH TIMES, DISTANCES & GRADINGS PLUS FULL COLOUR MAPS & PHOTOS & MAP REFERENCES FOR EACH WALK. WALKS ARE FULL & HALF-DAY WALKS, MANY VIRTUALLY UNKNOWN & MANY JUST A SHORT DRIVE FROM THE COSTA DEL SOL. WITH SUGGESTIONS ABOUT WHAT TO PACK, WHEN TO WALK, BEST PLACES TO STAY AND TO EAT.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Walking Andalucia, 28 Mar 2004
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This review is from: Walking in Andalucia: The Best Walks in Southern Spain's Natural Parks (Santana Guides) (Paperback)
Overall the book contained interesting information and an insiders knowledge to the area. I used this book on three walks in February, and was quick to realise the book was in need of updating. This was especially true of the 'Walk of the Hidden Valley'. Guy relies heavily on man made objects to guide the walker rather than grid referencing. For example he uses oil drums, dry stone walls and animal pens as land marks. Obviously objects like these fall down and are moved from time to time. This is exactly what happened to me, and another couple looking for a 'wooden enclosure' that had either fallen down or had been moved by a farmer. After we wandered aimlessly for an hour we decided to retrace our steps the way we had come. When discussing this with the receptionist at the hotel where I was staying, I was told the same thing happened to an elderly couple that used the same guide. They got so lost they didn't make it back to the hotel until 1am in the morning. My advice is take a good map and compass with you, and only use this guide as supporting material. And please Guy update your guide, because it is a good read.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars This book made my holiday!, 24 Nov 2007
By V. Kyte "Tiki" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walking in Andalucia: The Best Walks in Southern Spain's Natural Parks (Santana Guides) (Paperback)
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.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Walking in the Alpujarras, 19 Oct 2006
By Mrs. P. A. Philson "ladrova" (Spain) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Walking in Andalucia: The Best Walks in Southern Spain's Natural Parks (Santana Guides) (Paperback)
We attempted 2 walks from Guy's book whilst in the Alpujarras and had problems with navigation both times and do agree with another reviewer who remarked on the use of manmade objects as navigation aids. In one instance we couldn't even find the start of the walk as none of the streets showed the name that we were looking for, then after asking a couple of locals for help we discovered that the street name in the book was spelt incorrectly! In another description the full street name has been omitted from the book, causing untold confusion and more frustration. It would also be an enormous help if each of the stages in the walks were linked to the corresponding map ( i.e. with a number ) to enable you to pinpoint exactly where you are on the route itself. Other that that we did find the book useful for practical advice, i.e. accommodation, when to go etc, and since we intend to walk in other parts of Spain will use the book again - wish us luck !
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4.0 out of 5 stars Book review
The book is clearly written and enjoyable in its own right. I would have liked slightly better maps.
Published 6 months ago by Peter Walker

4.0 out of 5 stars 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 10 months ago by Outercircle

3.0 out of 5 stars 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
Published 11 months ago by Muymalestado

5.0 out of 5 stars 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... Read more
Published 23 months ago by K. CORNISH-BOWDEN

5.0 out of 5 stars You can't get lost!
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. Read more
Published on 31 Oct 2006 by Ruth Stranger

5.0 out of 5 stars How Walking Guides Should Be
We used this book as a walking guide in May 03 when based at Montejaque. The route descriptions are comprehensive and consistent - none of the vague descriptions found in many... Read more
Published on 8 Dec 2003 by H. Dowdell

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