Walking in Andalucia by Guy Hunter Watts |
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Suggested Walks - Guy Hunter Watts
Walking is one of the very best ways to discover this beautiful region of Southern Spain, Andalucia. 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". The following walks will take about 3 hours each of slightly longer if you take your time. Sturdy boots, a walking stick, a bottle of water and perhaps a locally grown orange or snack will make your journey all the more enjoyable.
Guy Hunter-Watts, walking expert and prolific author of walking guides who has led countless groups on walks through the breathtaking landscapes of Andalucia, has found his adopted home in Andalucia. Born in Bristol, UK in 1959, he studied languages at the Universities of Santiago de Compostela and Salamanca. Guy explored South America, Nepal and Central Asia before settling in Montecorto, near Ronda, for 30 years. His intimate knowledge of the Serrania de Ronda and villages of Andalucia, coupled with his engaging personality, made him a popular guide. He didn't just show people the way, he shared his passion for the region's hidden gems and rich history.
Sadly, Guy suffered a fatal accident on his ebike while descending the MA-8403 from Montejaque. No other vehicles were involved. His family, friends and most of the village of Montecorto attended his packed bilingual funeral service in the Virgen del Carmen church on 19 May. Biography and Eulogy.
Walking guide books by Guy Hunter Watts
Buy walking guide books by Guy Hunter Watts
"Walking in Andalucia" by Guy Hunter Watts
Walking in Andalucía is a 260 page full colour guide to some of the very best walks in southern Spain, taking the walker on 34 routes - all starting and most finishing in beautiful villages - in the Natural Parks of Grazalema, La Alpujarra, Cazorla, Los Alcornocales, Aracena, and La Axarquia. Many of the full and half day walks are virtually unknown even though they are a short drive from the Costa del Sol. Even though more and more people are beginning to walk Spain's southern sierras, most of the routes remain blissfully undiscovered. Guy says, 'If you decide to head for the hills with my guide you can be sure of two things: you will be walking through areas of great natural beauty and you will meet with other walkers.'
Buy a printed or eBook copy online direct from publishers Walking in Andalucia.
"The Andalucian coast to coast walk " by Guy Hunter Watts
A stunning 21 day, 435 kilometre trail that links the Mediterranean with the Atlantic. The walk passes through six of Andalucia's Natural Parks and protected areas via its most beautiful mountain villages. Far more than a long walk, this on-foot odyssey can lead you to the heart of southern Spain's magnificent sierras and on a life-changing journey of discovery. One of the best things about the simple act of walking is the sense of reconnecting with Nature and the Big Wide World. We've been moving around on two feet for a very long time yet still, in the simple act of putting one foot in front of the next and moving across landscape, it seems that we reassert our identity. Day to day worries fall into insignificance, or rather true significance, when we get out into the mountains and walking is about a lot more than taking exercise.
Buy a printed or eBook copy online direct from publishers The Andalucian Coast-to-coast Walk.
"Walking the Mountains of Ronda and Grazalema" by Guy Hunter Watts
The dramatically situated town of Ronda can make a great base for a walking holiday in the mountains of Andalucía, as can any one of the picturesque 'pueblos blancos' (white villages) that nestle among the surrounding hills. This guidebook presents 32 mainly circular walks in the Ronda region, covering the town and its environs, the Natural Parks of La Sierra de Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves (both UNESCO biosphere reserves), and the Genal and Guadiaro Valleys. Clear route description is illustrated with mapping, and the route summary table and 'at a glance' information boxes make it easy to choose the right walk.
Buy a printed or eBook copy online direct from publishers Walking the Mountains of Ronda and Grazalema.
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