Walking the GR7 in Andalucia
Walking the GR7 in Andalucia
Guidebook to walking both options for the GR7 trek through Spain's Andalucia across 7 natural parks and 1 national park. Cool forests, 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.
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 FadriqueDifficulty
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 OrceUpdates/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.
Casa Bob, Cuevas de San Marcos p100
The printed contact details for this guest house are incorrect. The correct telephone number is 0034 952728231, mobile number is 0034 690217055
and the website is www.casa-bob.com
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