Guidebøker

The GR1 (Sendero Historico) is a long traverse of northern Spain from west to east over 1250km of remote country and mountain walking. The waymarked route runs through the Pyrenean foothills from Puerto de Tarna at the western end to near L'Escala on the Mediterranean coast. Arguably one of Spain's best long-distance paths, it follows gently graded paths, making a long but easy walk suitable for a reasonably fit walker.

The complete trail requires around 53 days to complete end to end, but the guidebook splits the route into 7 sections, each with a start or endpoint that can be easily reached by train or bus, allowing walkers to explore the route in manageable chunks. The guidebook also describes how to extend the route to Finisterre and the Atlantic using GR routes.

Providing all the information you will need, the guide combines practical information about planning your own itinerary, when to go, cuisine and terrain with general information about the varied geology and history of the area. Route description is accompanied by contoured mapping and stage and section summary information, as well as detailed information about any accommodation available en route.

Forfattere: John hayes
Publisert måned: Nov
Publisert år: 2015
Utgave: 2.utg
Sider nr: 297

A guidebook to 32 day walks in and around the coastal town of Nerja, Spain. Exploring the mountains, gorges and white mountain villages of the Sierras Tejeda and Almijara and Alhama Natural Park in southern Andalucia, there are routes for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience. 

The walks are graded by difficulty and range from 3–22km (2–14 miles) in length, covering 110–1420m of ascent and taking between 1hr 30min and 7hr 30min to complete. 

• Forfatter: Jim Ryan
• Publisert: Februar 2024
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 176
  
• Språk: Engelsk
• Innbinding: Heftet
• ISBN: 9781786311764

• Forfatter: Guy Hunter-Watts
• Publisert: Okt. 2024
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786312433

This guidebook describes the GR221, a 140km (87 mile) long-distance trail through northwestern Mallorca, from Port d'Andratx to Pollenca. Also known as the 'Ruta de Pedra en Sec' ('the Drystone Route'), the GR221 is a celebration of Mallorca's limestone heritage, taking in many historic drystone structures as it traverses the rocky peaks of the Serra de Tramuntana. Following old stone-paved paths and mule trails, it showcases the region's beautiful landscape of mountains, forests and cultivated terraces, as well as its spectacular coastline.

The GR221 can be walked in 1-2 weeks, although the guide also covers 3 alternative start-points and 3 alternative finishes, which would allow for a shorter trek. The main route is presented in 10 stages of 8.5-20.5km (5-13 miles), with a handful of optional detours to bag neighbouring summits. Detailed route description is accompanied by 1:25,000 mapping and inspirational photography, plus a wealth of information on local points of interest.

Accommodation and travel are also thoroughly covered: the trail boasts good transport links and plentiful facilities on route, with accommodation in welcoming mountain villages and the occasional 'refugi'. A comprehensive introduction offers the opportunity to discover more about the region's diverse plants and wildlife and unique history and culture, and an English-Spanish-Catalan glossary can be found in the appendix. With a favourable climate and stunning scenery, the Serra de Tramuntana has much to tempt the walker.

The GR221 Drystone Route represents an ideal way to explore this fascinating World Heritage Site.

• Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
• Publisert: 2022
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 212
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852848507

The GR7 is one of Europe's longest GR long-distance routes, stretching from Tarifa, the southernmost town of continental Europe, through Spain, Andorra and France to Alsace. This guide presents the Andalucian section of the route, which offers well over 700km of fantastic walking through the diverse landscapes of one of Spain's most evocative regions. The route splits at the small village of Villanueva de Cauche, and the guide describes both the northern and southern variants.

Although walking is on good footpaths, country tracks and, occasionally, minor roads, some of the stages are long and can involve considerable ascent, meaning that a good level of fitness is required. The full Andalucian GR7 takes well over a month to walk; however, the guide also includes suggestions for highlight sections that can be walked in a week or fortnight. In addition to clear route description, mapping and elevation profiles, the guide provides background information on local history, plants and wildlife, and advice for planning your trip, such as when to go, what to take and where to stay.

The route showcases Andalucia's rich history and culture and varied landscapes, which include pine forests, semi-arid desert, snow-capped peaks, fertile plains, lush valleys, olive groves, cultivated terraces and hills of cork woodland. Historic towns and traditional whitewashed villages offer overnight accommodation and a chance to sample local cuisine.

• Forfatter: Guy Hunter-Watts
  
• Publisert: Oktober 2021
• Utgave: 3. utgave
• Antall sider: 320
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852849955

A guidebook to 32 day walks in the countryside around Barcelona. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Spain’s Catalunya region, the walks are suitable for beginner and experienced walkers alike and are perfect for walking year-round.

• Routes range from 7-28km (4-17 miles) and can be enjoyed in 2-8 hours
• Routes cover Montseny, Vic and Guilleries-Savassona, Sant Llorenç del Munt i l'Obac, Montserrat and Penedès, Garraf
• Highlights include Turó de l`Home, Les Agudes, Matagalls, Sau reservoir, Montcau, La Mola, Montserrat Monastery, Sant Jeroni, Oliba Trail, Els 3 Monts, Penedès
• 1:40,000 maps are included for each route
• GPX files available to download
• Detailed information on accommodation, facilities and public transport

• Forfatter: Nike Werstroh
• Publisert: Nov. 2022
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 192
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786310774

The delights of Spain's Catalunya - Girona Pyrenees region are revealed in this new walking guide, which covers 35 graded walks of 5 to 19km across Garrotxa, Ripolles and the Cadi-Moixero Natural Park. Walks are included for all abilities, from easy strolls to more demanding walks, and some of the walks are accessible by public transport. The guide provides detailed route descriptions, either 1:25k or 1:50k mapping for each route and a route summary table to help with choosing appropriate walks.

All the walks are illustrated with stunning photos. A list of local campsites and other useful contacts is included at the back, plus notes on refreshment opportunities along the routes. There's also background information on local geology, wildlife and history, and planning details on when to go, where to stay and what to take.

Leave behind Girona's medieval walls, narrow cobbled streets and colourful riverside and you will find a network of trails through the countryside surrounding Girona. The diverse landscapes range from lush mountains to idyllic wine country, medieval stone bridges to fresh mountain rivers, plus volcanic zones and rugged mountain peaks with far-reaching views. Walking is the best way to explore the region.

• Forfattere: Nike Werstroh og Jacint Mig
• Publisert: Sept. 2023
• Utgave: 1. utgave
• Antall sider: 160
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781786311634

The guidebook describes 45 day walks across eight areas of Gran Canaria, including Las Palmas in the north to Playa del Ingles in the south. Also included is a five-day coast-to-coast route on the GR131, an island-hopping long-distance trail stretching across all seven of the Canary Islands. There are walks suitable for those of all abilities, ranging in landscape from coastal clifftops to the dramatic volcanic mountains inland.

Walks venture through villages and towns, and up to the summits of the highest peaks on Gran Canaria. Each walk gives information on access (predominantly using the island's good bus services), details of places offering food and drink, and notes on the interesting features passed along the way. The book also provides lots of background information on geology, wildlife, plants and flowers as well as practical information on accommodation, currency and language.

Gran Canaria is a hugely popular holiday destination but despite this it offers many peaceful locations for walkers to explore and some truly beautiful and striking scenery. This collection of walks showcases the island's remarkably varied landscapes - from arid semi-desert to moist laurisilva 'cloud forests' and rugged mountains and coast.

• Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
• Publisert: Januar 2020
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 240
• ISBN: 9781852848545

Walking guide to the islands of La Gomera and El Hierro. The 45 waymarked routes in this guidebook include easy strolls and hands-on scrambles, day walks and long-distance routes including the GR132 and parts of the GR131, which runs the whole length of the Canary Islands. Walks are spread in the guide roughly clockwise and where walks are located beside each other, links between them are often possible, giving you the opportunity to make your own alterations.

The routes are described over both islands, with 27 walks on La Gomera and 18 on El Hierro, illustrated with clear contour mapping and inspirational photography. The two smallest of the Canary Islands are no less rugged than their volcanic neighbours, offering a wide variety of little-known walking terrain from steep-sided barrancos and dramatic cliffs to the gentler slopes inland cloaked in laurisilva and pine forests.

• Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
  
• Publisert: Mai 2020
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 230
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
  
• ISBN: 9781852848415

Cicerone er en inspirerende og pålitelig aktivitetsguideserie. Inneholder mange detljerte kart og fine foto. Guidene er skrevet av friluftsfolk for friluftsfolk.

Guide to walking on La Palma. In total 45 day walks are described ranging from 7 to 32km in length, and covering a wide variety of terrain. Although La Palma is one of the smaller Canary Islands, there are routes of all types from easy strolls to hands-on scrambling, from simple day walks to long-distance treks on rocky mountain paths, including the GR130, which circumnavigates the island, and the island-hopping GR131.

With full route descriptions, including custom-made maps, refreshment options and transport for each walk, accommodation, useful contacts and a Spanish-English glossary. The book also includes lots of background information on geology, wildlife, plants and flowers. The circular GR130 trail takes about a week to complete and can be started and finished at any point around the island.

The GR131 trail is exclusively high level and mountainous, requiring careful planning. The dramatic volcanic landscape of La Palma, reputed to be one of the steepest islands in the world, is little-known outside the Canaries, but offers an ideal winter walking destination for walkers of most abilities, featuring rocky treks and mountain paths.

• Forfatter: Paddy Dillon
• Publisert: 2019
• Utgave: 2. utgave
• Antall sider: 236
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852848538

This guidebook describes 21 walks on Lanzarote, 2 on Isla La Graciosa (off Lanzarote's northern coast) and 22 on Fuerteventura, including 14 walks on the GR131 long distance trail, which traverses all seven of the Canary Islands (including Isla de Lobos at the tip of Fuerteventura). The routes span a wide range of arid, agricultural and natural areas. Walks feature hill and mountain trails, Lanzarote's Timanfaya volcanic national park, coastal walks along Fuerteventura's golden beaches and ancient island villages.

Routes are illustrated with the author's own clear, custom-drawn colour maps and inspirational photography. Full contact information is included for public transport and accommodation providers and tourist information offices as well as an extensive topographical glossary and route summary table to help you choose the best walk, or combine a couple of routes, according your requirements. Walking on Lanzarote and Fuerteventura is part of a five-volume series to the whole of the Canary Islands.

Forfattere: Paddy dillon
Publisert måned: 2.utg
Publisert år: 2019
Sider nr: 240

This guidebook describes 50 circular walks and scrambles exploring the Costa Blanca mountains, around the resorts of Alicante, Benidorm and Calp. These routes range from gentle strolls to demanding days with steep climbs, and from 3-20km in distance. The Mediterranean coast is one of Europe's most popular winter sun adventure destinations.

In general UK visitors are best suited to the heat from late autumn to early spring. Beyond the beaches and high rises lies a completely different world of accessible, rocky mountains and knife-edge ridges that stretch away in long chains of gleaming white limestone pinnacles, and the range of walks ensures that everyone can enjoy this spectacular Spanish landscape. Walking on Costa Blanca also includes background information on local geology, wildlife and history, and planning details on where to go, where to stay and what to take.

• Forfatter: Terry Fletcher
• Publisert: 2015
• Utgave: 4. utgave
• Antall sider: 219
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781852847517

Lonely Planet's Western Europe is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Catch a Westend show in London, explore Rome's ancient sites, and take a slow boat along the Rhine; all with your trusted travel companion.

• Publisert: Mai 2022
• Utgave: 15. utgave
• Antall sider: 672
  
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781788683937

Discover over 150 magical places to swim and explore in Spain. With stunning photography this book reveals the best crystal mountain lakes, secluded lake-side beaches, and turquoise pools hidden deep in waterfall-filled gorges. With recommendations for places to camp and eat this is all you need to take you off the beaten track.

• Publisert: 2016
• Innbinding: Heftet
• Språk: Engelsk
• ISBN: 9781910636060