Andalucia & the Costa del Sol

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Andalucia and the Costa del Sol is the Sunflower Landscapes guide to the walking and touring opportunities available on Spain’s south coast. The guide covers a range of routes for those exploring the area on foot or by car, including routes in the Alpujarra, Sierra Nevada, Axarquia, Chorro Nature Reserve, Siera de Mijas, Sierra de las Nieves and the Sierra de Grazalema. A double-sided fold-out touring map at the back of the book gives an overview of Andalucia, a basic street outline of Marbella and the locations of each walk. Detailed information about touring by hired car or public transport, as well as on foot, is provided, helping walkers to navigate and plan day-trips. Shorter strolls are also included as an alternative for each main route for those seeking more leisurely days out.

The guide is structured in two main parts – Touring and Walking – that explore each route with detailed references to public transport and car directions to make each walk more accessible. 7 Car-touring routes are included, covering the regions outlined above. Each describes a route by car with suggestions for stop-off places and things to see on the way, including any picnicking sites. 32 suggestions for the best picnic stops are included at the start of the book and these are cross-referenced with the fold-out map and walk descriptions.

The ‘Walking’ section includes 23 recommended walks, many of which are circular tours. There is detailed information on what to take, where to stay, weather, and a walkers’ checklist. Each walk begins with information about distance, difficulty grading, waymarking, how to get there, suggested equipment and shorter and alternative routes to the main walk. Colour photographs and scale maps drawn specially accompany each route. An appendice also provides useful details of local bus and train timetables.