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IN ANDALUCIA

Andalucian Adventures - Established in 1997, we offer
hotel based walking holidays in Spain, Italy, Greece,
France and the UK. Our guides are local, inspirational
and second to none. Painting and Photography holidays available for partners and friends. Guided and self guided holiday available.

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Andalucia (Michelin Regional Maps)

Comunidad, Valenciana, Murcia (Michelin Regional)

The Rough Guide Map Andalucia and Costa Del Sol

Alpujarras Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map - Alpujarras Tour & Trail Map 2nd edition is a 40K scale topographical map of the Alpujarras region of Andalucia. 2nd edition has been fully updated to include all the new research for 'Walk! the Alpujarras' guidebook.

Sierra De Aracena Tour and Trail Map - 1:40,000 scale topographical map covering the Sierra de Aracena region in northern Huelva/Andalucia. All walking routes from 'Sierra de Aracena - a Walk! Guidebook' are clearly highlighted including gps waypoints where space permits. Produced to the latest Tour & Trail standards resulting in a map of outstanding accuracy and clarity. Whether you are driving, walking, hiking, horse riding or mountain biking this is the map to carry with you.

Costa Del Sol (Michelin Zoom Maps)

Costa Del Sol Insight Flexi Map - This laminated "Fleximap" contains 5 maps, including two of the whole country/region and street maps of Granada, Malaga and Marbella. It also gives details of more than 20 recommended sights and places to visit - from Malaga's superb new Picasso Museum to the famous beach resort of Torremolinos - as well as useful travel information, climate tables and local transport details. Map scale 1: 300 000

Sierra Nevada, La Alpujarra Map and Hiking Guide. Sheet Map, scale 1:40,000

Sierra De Grazalema Map and Hiking Guide

Andalucia/Costa Del Sol (GeoCenter Detail Map) - A map covering the tourist destinations of Andalucia and the Costa del Sol. It should be useful for touring and exploring the area. Stars indicate places of particular interest.

Seville (Europe Popout Maps)

Seville Insight Flexi Map - This innovative series of laminated maps includes text and photography describing the destination's top sights and lists useful addresses and essential contacts. The laminated finish is waterproof, hard-wearing, durable, scribble-free and tear resistant. The maps are easy-to-use and fold even when it's windy and are ideal for short-break, fly-drive and package holidays.

Andalucia and The Costa Del Sol (Landscapes), John and Christine Oldfield - Useful for visitors to Andalucia and the Costa del Sol, especially walkers and those touring by car, this book features car touring and a walking guide.

Andalucia South: The Finest Valley and Mountain Walks, Rother Guide - With a variety of walks from easy to the more demanding, this pocket sized guide to South Andalusia gives a full flavour of the area and includes estimated walking times. The guide also includes tips on accommodation, interesting sights, countryside matters and transport. Limited availability.

Holiday Walks in the Alpujarra, Jeremy Rabjohns - The most up-to-date and accurate collection of walks for this wild and beautiful region of Spain, conveniently located between the busy Costa del Sol and the cosmopolitan city of Granada.
The intended audience is independent travellers with a sense of adventure.

Holiday Walks from the Costa Del Sol, Matt Butler. Limited availability.

Walking in the Sierra Nevada, Andy Walmsley -
The Sierra Nevada, the highest mountain range in Spain, provides tremendous scope for the adventurous mountain traveller: there are rugged peaks over 3000m (Alta Montana), remote valleys, crystal-clear streams and some very interesting scenery among the lower limestone peaks of Baja Montana. Mountain bikers will find plenty of routes to explore; in winter there are snow sports galore, from dowhill skiing and snowboarding to nordic ski tours, and winter mountaineering. With the tourist excesses of the Alps thankfully still absent here, the Sierra Nevada can provide the kind of experience which is now becoming rare in many of the world's other mountain areas. This guide covers the high sector of the range and will prove invaluable to any visitor to the area. There is information on camping and accommodation, road access, mountain-biking routes, local bases, topography and climate, as well as descriptions of 50 walking routes that vary in length from 3km to 56km.

North from Granada: A Walking Tour from Granada to Toledo and Madrid in a Direct Line, Roy Nash - A very enjoyable read. This is NOT a serious book about walking in Spain, but a really humorous, and sometimes quite touching, account of the adventures of 2 very different middle-aged men who just decided to walk together from Granada to Madrid. Whether or not you know Spain, or even like walking, I think you're with them every step of the way, and by the end your feet ache too! You feel their frustration as they get into one scrape after another, as they argue and sulk, but are determined to keep going. And at the end you really share their pride when they eventually achieve their goal. Apart from being hugely entertaining, the book is visually attractive, with lots of photographs to aid the reader's imagination, and some amusing vignettes. It would make an ideal gift. Buyer Review.

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Walking the GR7 in Andalucia, Michelle Lowe and Kirstie Shirra - With its white sandy beaches, pine forests, snow-capped peaks, traditional villages, lush river valleys and olive groves, the GR7 in Andalucía takes you on a journey through the most geographically diverse region on the Iberian peninsula. This wonderfully varied route starts at the southernmost tip of Spain at Tarifa, and meanders through the provinces of Cádiz and Málaga before dividing. The northern route heads through Córdoba and Jaén provinces (711km in total), whilst the southern route passes through Almería and Granada (720km). The route crosses seven stunning natural parks and the Sierra Nevada national park.

Walking in Andalucia: The Best Walks in Southern Spain's Natural Parks, Guy Hunter-Watts - This sixth edition of the book describes a total of 36 walks in southern Spain, six in each of Andalusia's most beautiful National Parks: Cazorla, Grazalema, Los Alcornocales, La Axarquía, La Alpujarra and Aracena. Each walk is given a detailed description as well as maps and photos.

Walk! Axarquia: Costa Del Sol, Charles Davies - If you are looking for something wild, but close to resort civilisation, then "Walk! Axarquia" could be for you.

Walk the Alpujarras, Charles Davies - This is a comprehensive walking guide to the Alpujarras region of Andalucia. Fully detailed walk descriptions include route summary, frequent timings, colour 40K maps and GPS waypoints. Accommodation and regional background are information included. It is written in Charles Davis' informative and inspirational style. "Walk! The Alpujarras" is fully up to date and replaces his earlier 34 "Alpujarras Walks book". GPS waypoints ensure pin-point navigational accuracy for all the routes in "Walk! The Alpujarras".

Sierra De Aracena: A Walk! Guidebook, David and Rosamund Brawn - Introducing you to the beautiful region of Sierra de Aracena, this guidebook has 27 detailed walking routes backed by useful information. Every route has 1:40,000 scale colour mapping from "Tour & Trail Map", plus GPS Waypoints for pinpoint navigational accuracy.

Costa Del Sol Walks: All Along the Coast from Nerja to Manilva, Charles Davies - 34 walking routes a short distance from the coastal resorts of the Costa del Sol, from Nerja to Manilva. Easy-to-follow, detailed notes with times, distances and gradings; full colour maps and photographs for each walk and clear instructions on how to get to the start of each route.

GUIDE BOOKS

The Rough Guide to Andalucia - Edition 5, Geoff Garvey and Mark Ellingham - The latest edition (2006) of the Rough Guide to Andalucia is, quite simply, superb. It is attractively packaged, with some stunning colour photographs, and the layout is clear and logical, essential for a book containing over 700 pages. Besides having copious information on the usual Andalucian highlights, there is a wealth of detail for those who enjoy getting off the beaten track, both in cities and the less frequented towns, villages and rural areas. I'm a frequent visitor to Andalucia and I was astonished to find information on out-of-the-way places that I know and that receive very few foreign visitors. This really is a book for those who enjoy exploring as well as visiting the big highlights. There are guided walks around city neighbourhoods with notes on architectural highlights and historical background. I also enjoyed the countryside walks, invaluable for those who don't want to buy (or carry the additional weight of) specialised walking guides. Extract from Buyer Review.

Andalucia (Pallas Guides), Michael Jacobs - In this masterly book, now in a revised and updated fourth edition, Michael Jacobs looks with fresh eyes at all the traditional delights of Andalucia while doing full justice to the lesser-known aspects of the region. He examines the underrated local food and drink, the extraordinarily varied natural scenery, the composers and writers who created the romantic myths and legends of the nineteenth century, the strange legacy of Lorca and the Spanish Civil War. Andalucia's Moorish remains, its outstanding prehistoric and classical heritage and its exuberant Renaissance and Baroque monuments make it one of the richest regions of Europe for the visitor. Nearly a hundred Andalucian villages and towns are described in the gazetteer, some of which - Seville, Granada, Cordoba and Cadiz - are as lovely and as haunting as anywhere in the world.

Andalucia (Footprint Travel Guide), Andy Symington - This guide provides readers with complete and up-to-date information on how to get to Andalucia, when to go, what to see, and how to make your trip a success.

Drive Around Andalucia & The Costa Del Sol: Your Guide To Great Drives, Patricia Harris - Combining guidebook and route map, this new series contains everything a self-drive traveller needs to know to tour a region or country by car. As well as road maps and city plans, which pinpoint driving routes and other tours, these detailed guides are packed with information on the top sights to visit, places to stay and restaurant recommendations.

Costa Del Sol (AA Travel Guides)

Frommer's Seville, Granada and the Best of Andalusia - You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go - they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of colour maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us! This brand-new edition of Frommer's Seville, Granada & the Costa del Sol is the definitive guide to the three premier cities of Spain.

Costa Del Sol (Globetrotter Travel Pack) - The highly successful "Globetrotter Travel Series", which includes Travel Guides, Maps and Road Atlases, presently covers more than 80 destinations worldwide. The Packs are excellent value, including both a guidebook and a softcover version of the fold-out "Globetrotter" map of the region, in a printed plastic wallet. The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Costa del Sol has to offer.

GUIDE BOOKS

Andalucia (Lonely Planet Regional Guides) - Offers information with sections on outdoor activities, architecture and food and drink. This book provides coverage of Andalucia's hot spots - Seville, Granada, Cordoba and the Costa del Sol. It features theme-based itineraries like tapas, sherry, flamenco and architecture.

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"Time Out" Seville and Andalucia - The third edition of "Time Out Seville & Andalucia" focuses primarily on the most quintessential of Spanish cities, capturing its irresistible qualities, embracing its idiosyncrasies and exploding its myths - without skimping on all the latest details of where to sleep, eat, shop and party like a sevillano. Sleepy villages, magnificent deserts, fertile plains and rugged national parks of its lesser-known provinces such as Jaen, Almeria and Huelva are all explored, along with the famous pueblos blancos of Cadiz and Malaga, the good, the bad and the ugly of the Andalucian costas, and the handsome cities of Cordoba and Granada.

The Taste of a Place, Andalucia, Vicky Bennison - I've been to Mallorca with 'The Taste of a Place Mallorca' and discovered foods, restaurants and tastes which were like rediscovering it again. I've now got 'Andalucia' and it's a wonderful insiders guide to the region. This is a really beautiful book, with lovely pictures and so much sensible information about where and what to eat and drink, and what makes this fantastic part of Spain so attractive - the locally grown produce. It makes the cuisine of an already vibrant part of Spain really come to life. Now I know what the Andalucians eat, where they go to eat and what they drink. I love the book. Buyer Review

Seville and Andalucia (Thomas Cook Travellers) - This compact guidebook on Seville and Andalucia is full of information from walks to tours, eating out and shopping options to top travel tips. Special features cover aspects of local interest, historical background and cultural interest. It also includes a weblinks CD giving an introduction to the destination, extensive hotel and restaurant listings and weblinks to official tourism sites and key places to visit.

Costa Del Sol and Andalucia Berlitz Pocket Guide - "The Berlitz Costa del Sol and Andalucia Pocket Guide" covers all the major sights, area by area, in an easily navigable format. Descriptions of tourist attractions include the Alhambra, white villages, sun-baked beaches, cosmopolitan resorts and ancient towns. The guide also contains background historical information, advice on shopping and entertainment and the low-down on Spanish cuisine. There is an A-Z of practical information, listings of recommended hotels and restaurants and useful expressions in Spanish. The book also contains special features on topics ranging from the Battle of Trafalgar to travelling to Gibraltar. Maps show the Costa del Sol, Seville and Malaga, and there are dozens of colour photographs throughout.

Southern Spain Insight Regional Guide - The British love affair with Spain is as good as it has ever been - Spain remains Britain's top holiday destination. Packed with information on Andalucia and the Costa Del Sol, this guide covers some of Spain's best sights such as the Alhambra, the Cordoba Mosque, the Sherry Vineyards and discreet Moorish castles. "Insight Regional Guides" come in a portable format with a rounded spine - making the guides more comfortable to carry on the move. The guides include a free touring map, highlighting the best drives in the region helping visitors to get the most out of their stay.

GUIDE BOOKS

Top 10 Andalucia and Costa del Sol (DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guides) - Your handy guide to all you need to know about Andalucia and the Costa Del Sol. From changing landscapes to local town fiestas, the "Top 10" is your essential guide to exploring the region on any budget for any age. Packed full of up to date lists the guide provides hundreds of photographs, detailed maps, and the inside knowledge that will make your trip unforgettable.

Seville and Andalusia Eyewitness Travel Guide  - These are the guides that show you what others only tell you! Suggested itineraries and highlights ensure you make the most of your trip. It includes clear maps, 3D models and extensive hotel and restaurant listings at all price levels. Featuring tips on everything from the best Flamenco festivals to the top restaurants serving authentic Andalusian cuisine, you won't be short of things to do in this stunning region. "No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" - "The Independent"

AA Essential Andalucia - Make the most of your trip with AA's best selling pocket guide series, up to date and easy to use, the series has been revamped to include an atlas section and additional maps. Sporting the new, distinctive AA World Travel Guide series cover design; these new editions will ensure the series remains as popular as ever. The guides are divided into five easy to use colour coded sections: Viewing: The authors introduction to the destination, including the ten 'must do's'. Top Ten: The authors Top Ten places to visit. What to See: Alphabetical listings of places to visit. Where to: Detailed listings guiding you where to eat, stay and shop. Practical Matters: Quick reference travel information.

AA Essential Costa Del Sol

Andalucia (Cadogan Guide Andalucia) - This book is several books in one; a travel guide and a very readable history guide. We found the background on the region it gave us put us at an advantage in understanding the culture. The reference sections were good for their help with the language and for finding the right places to visit. We tried out several of the accommodation recommendations and were not disappointed, in fact we felt the book had under-sold the quality. Well recommended! Buyer Review.

Back Roads of Southern Spain: 25 Great Car Trips Around Andalusia, David Baird - 25 excursions that take you to Southern Spain's corners where many tourists never think to venture. Beyond the coastal resorts and the great cities, rural Spain awaits your discovery.

AA Twinpack Costa Del Sol - Make the most of your trip with AA's TwinPack map and guide series. Fully revised and updated, with essential information on what to do and where to go, the TwinPacks have been created specifically for the short break visitor and now feature stylish, new AA World Travel Guide design covers. The series has unrivalled coverage of popular island and regional destinations, with the best sites identified to help visitors with only a little time. Practical advice is given combined with traveller's tips and details on the destinations history, culture and people. Accompanying the guide is an indispensable island regional map, both contained within a plastic wallet ensuring that you never lose your way.