Walking the GR7 in Andalucia

Guidebook to walking the GR7 trek through Spain's Andalucia. Scenery from cool forests to arid plains, historic towns, castles and white Berber villages all add to the enjoyment of walking this long-distance route. Complete route description and accommodation details to aid with route planning.

Walking the GR7 in Andalucia

Authors

Michelle Lowe
Kirstie Shirra

Cover

Paperback - Laminated

Edition

First

ISBN_13

9781852845070

Availability

Published

Price

£12.95

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Front Cover (1)
Location Map (1)
Overview Maps (1)
Sample Routes (1)
Sample Photos (6)

Seasons

Spring (March–June) and autumn (Sept–Oct) are recommended. Avoid July and August for the heat (up to 40°C) and winter for lack of facilities.

Centres

Start point: Tarifa; end point Puebla de Don Fadrique

Difficulty

Waymarked route. Northern variant = 711.5km with nearly 16,500m of ascent (34–41 days). Southern variant = 719.8km with 16,860m of ascent (34–42 days). Facilities en route most days.

Must See

natural parks, historic towns, whitewashed villages of the Alpujarras, cave houses, Ronda, view from Antequera castle, Priego de Cordoba, castles in Jaén, museum at Orce

Updates/amends to 1st edition (pub. 2007)

Dec 2007

page 92, para 2: 'If not, continue down to the road and turn right towards Villanueva de Tapia'.
This should read 'turn left' not 'turn right'.

September 2008

Update to Ronda- Arriate Section (page 69)
A section of the section in Ronda has been blocked by the Los Merinos Development which has been hugely controversial with locals. There have been numerous marches and protests in defence of public rights of ways to try to project the section which is supposed to cross the property of the golf course hotel and country club complex.
The owners have however built a stone wall right across the route making it imposible to follow the original route. We have been told though that this year the Andalucian Federation for Mountain Climbing (la Federación Andaluza de Montañismo) has managed to signpost a new route around this section using an old road which breaks off just before arriving at Cuevas del Becerro and follows a route from its Cañada Real until Cerrato. Alter this you can rejoin the route as described in the book.

Abunuelas - Restabal (p191)

As you leave Saleres the book advises to use the road marker to Restabal.

However, the original track is still there and does not go through new building
developments as previously thought.

As you arrive at Saleres from Albunuelas, carry on down, keeping to the
right, until you reach a low bridge over the river. Cross the bridge
and climb the broad concrete track for about half a mile. On your
right is a building. On your left there is a low and rather battered
GR7 post and a narrower track going down to the left. Take this track
and it will lead you to Restabal. Much more pleasant than the road!

October 2008

Yegens - Laroles p230

The accomodation at Nechite, Casa Jasmine, is a 2 bedroomed appartment to let, rather than a whole house. The property is also available for periods of 1 night upwards.