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Andalucian Adventures - Established in 1997, we offer
hotel based walking holidays in Spain, Italy, Greece,
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Rural Rental in the Lecrin Valley - A traditional house in authentic
white village, south of Granada, sitting on the GR7. Sleeps2.

MAPS

Andalucia (Michelin Regional Maps) Published April 03

Comunidad, Valenciana, Murcia (Michelin Regional) Published April 03

The Rough Guide Map Andalucia and Costa Del Sol Published July 03

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. Published July 06

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. Published Sept 04

Costa Del Sol (Michelin Zoom Maps) Published April 03

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. Published Nov 04

Sierra Nevada, La Alpujarra Map and Hiking Guide. Sheet Map, scale 1:40,000. Published June 06. Limited availability.

Sierra De Grazalema Map and Hiking Guide Published July 05. Limited availability.

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. Published March 03

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. Published May 06

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. Published Jan 06

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. Published Sept 02

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. Published Feb 06

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. Published April 03

Hardcover Version Published April 03
 

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. Published Dec 08

Holiday Walks from the Costa Del Sol, Matt Butler. Published March 03. Limited availability.

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. Published Oct 07

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. Published Nov 06

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. Published May 05

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". Published July 06

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. Published Sept 04

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. Published Dec 04