A guidebook to 32 walks near Ronda and Grazalema in Spain's Andalucia province. Exploring the striking scenery of the region's mountains and valleys, the routes are graded by difficulty, with options to suit most ambitions and abilities. Walks range from 4 to 16km (2-10 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1-5 hours. They are divided between three parts, covering Ronda and the Sierra de las Nieves, the Genal and Guadiaro Valleys, and Sierra de Grazalema. Clear route description illustrated with 1:50,000 mapping GPX files available for download Information on refreshments and access Advice on walking bases, including Ronda, Grazalema and neighbouring 'white villages' (pueblos blancos) History, geology, plants and wildlife and local points of interest
Guy Hunter-Watts lived and worked in Andalucia for over 30 years. After studying at the universities of Santiago and Salamanca, he taught English in South America before moving to the Ronda mountains where he led guided walks for almost 25 years. His work as a walking guide and freelance journalist took him to many corners of the planet including India, Namibia, Tanzania, Latin America and Mongolia. Sadly, Guy passed away in 2023.
Map key Overview map Author's preface Introduction The three regions Plants and wildlife Geology Andalucian historical overview When to go Getting there and getting around Accommodation Eating out in southern Spain Language Money Phones and wi-fi What to take Maps Staying safe Using this guide Ronda and the Sierra de las Nieves Walk 1 Puerto de Caucon circuit via El Tajo de la Caina Walk 2 El Penon de los Enamorados circuit Walk 3 Los Sauces circuit via La Cueva del Agua Walk 4 El Burgo circuit via Puerto de la Mujer Walk 5 La Torrecilla circuit via Puerto de los Pilones Walk 6 Ronda Gorge circuit Walk 7 Ronda southern circuit via the Tajo del Abanico and the Virgen de la Cabeza chapel Walk 8 Ronda Old Town historical circuit The Genal and Guadiaro Valleys Walk 9 Cartajima eastern circuit via Parauta and Igualeja Walk 10 Cartajima circuit via Pujerra and Juzcar Walk 11 Alpandeire circuit Walk 12 Estacion de Benaoj&##xe1;n to Estacion de Jimera de Libar Walk 13 Estacion de Benaoj&##xe1;n to La Cueva de la Pileta Walk 14 Estacion de Jimera circuit Walk 15 Cortes de la Frontera circuit via Los Pinos Walk 16 Cortes de la Frontera southern circuit Walk 17 Benarrab&##xe1; circuit via Genalguacil Walk 18 Gaucin circuit Walk 19 Montejaque circuit The Sierra de Grazalema Walk 20 Grazalema northern circuit Walk 21 Grazalema southern circuit Walk 22 Grazalema to Benaoc&##xe1;z Walk 23 The Pinsapar of Grazalema Walk 24 Puerto de las Palomas circuit via the Coros peak Walk 25 Villaluenga circuit via Navazo Alto and Bajo Walk 26 Ascent of El Torreon Walk 27 El Gastor circuit via Lagarin and Las Grajas Walk 28 El Gastor circuit via Huerta Lagarin Walk 29 The Garganta Verde Walk 30 Algodonales circuit via El Canalizo Walk 31 Zahara de la Sierra circuit Walk 32 Benamahoma circuit Appendix A Route summary table Appendix B Useful contacts Appendix C Accommodation Appendix D Glossary Appendix E Further reading
