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Taking a well earned rest from hiking in the mountains near Grazalema

Walking Holidays

The landscapes of rural Andalucía can be breathtaking and one of the best ways to appreciate their diversity and beauty is on foot. However, unlike other parts of Europe (in particularly the UK), it is sometimes hard to determine exactly where it is safe to just park your car and trek off into the unknown. There are few designated footpaths, as well as those inside the national and natural parks, and it can be disconcerting to find yourself suddenly in a field and surrounded by bulls or wandering though an area which has apparently been designated for hunting purposes. Private hunting land occurs throughout Andalucía, usually marked by little diagonal black-and-white signs, often near ‘Coto privada’ or ‘Coto de caza’ (hunting) signs, but if there’s a marked path on your map and you’re not hunting illegally, you are allowed to use it.

To avoid misunderstandings, try contacting the local tourist office in the area you are hoping to explore. They may be able to provide you with a guide to local walks or recommend a local publication detailing nearby trails. However most tourist office leaflets look exciting but lack enough detail to follow a trail confidently. The same applies to roadside signboards and maps. Of equal use could be a chat with a local bar, restaurant or hotel owner.

We recommend the books by Matt Butler, Jeremy Rabjohns and Guy Hunter-Watts.

GR7		Suggested Walks
The GR7 is the footpath through Andalucía that forms part of the trans-European Route No. 4. Wherever possible, the route is designed to avoid crossing or using tarmac roads or any roads used by traffic. More >		Guy Hunter-Watts offers us a selection of his favourite walks in Andalucia. They are taken from his book "Walking in Andalucia - The best walks in Spain's natural parks". More >
Vias Pecuarias		Vias Verdes
Andalucia is covered with what are known as Vías Pecuarias. They are a network of paths or trails that have been used in prior times traditionally to transport livestock to and from pastureland or to market More >		Spain's vías verdes (green ways, often reclaimed rail routes) are one of Andalucía's lesser known rural attractions and a great way to discover the countryside off the beaten track and away from traffic and habitation. More >

Walking Holidays

HolidaysinAndalucia.com Hotels for visiting the Andalusian countryside-prices to suit all budgets.Quality & Safety online.

Cerro de Hijar Rustic hotel in Natural Park Sierra de las Nieves. Experience the peaceful pool terrace & commanding views.

Casa Aguila-Casarabonela Self-catering apartment. Ideal location for walking in the mountains of Andalucia. Accompanied walks available.

Sierra Nevada Guided Walks & Activities in Sierra Nevada and Undiscovered Valleys. Route Descriptions & Itineraries With Accommodation Options.

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