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The Mountains Around Nerja
Scenic walks in southern Andalucia – Sierras Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama
ISBN
9781786311764
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Published
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12 Feb 2024
Edition
Second
Pages
176
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.10cm
Weight
210g
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Guidebook to 32 day walks in the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama mountains of southern Spain. Easily accessible from Nerja and Velez-Malaga, the routes range from easy strolls to strenuous climbs, including the peaks of La Maroma, El Cielo and Cisne. The mountains are largely limestone, with some summits reaching over 2000m.
Seasons
The best months are March to May and September to November. Conditions are also suitable for walking between December and February, although rain – and snow on La Maroma and Navachica – is more likely.Centres
Nerja, Vélez-Málaga, Frigiliana, Cómpeta, Canillas de Albaida, Canillas de Aceituno, Ventas de Zafarraya, Alhama de GranadaDifficulty
Walks are graded from 1 to 10, with the low grade suitable for all and the high grade for the experienced and fit. The majority of the routes are in the middle range.Must See
Outstanding natural beauty; more than 50 mountains over 915m (3000ft) in a relatively small area; stark geological features; peaceful and remote valleys where the wilderness is but a few minutes awayISBN
9781786311764
Availability
Published
Published
12 Feb 2024
Edition
Second
Pages
176
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x 1.10cm
Weight
210g
Delivery & Returns
Free Royal Mail 48 postage on UK orders. European postage is £3.50 per item. Worldwide postage is £5.50 per item. If you're not happy with your purchase for any reason, we'll give you a full refund.
More information...
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Overview
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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.
- Clear description of the route alongside 1:50,000 or 1:25,000 maps
- Highlights include ascents of La Maroma, Cisne and Navachica
- Packed with information on local history, geology and wildlife
- Each walk features detailed instructions on getting to the start, plus where to find refreshments and water sources
- Some routes visit sections of the 700km (430 mile) Gran Senda de Malaga (Great Path of Malaga)
- Easy access from Nerja, Velez-Malaga and Cómpeta
- GPX files available to download
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Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
Map key
Route summary table
Preface
Introduction
Walking in Andalucía
Geographical context
A little history
Wildlife
Getting to Nerja
Accommodation
When to go
What to take
Language
Maps and GPS
Using this guide
The walks
Nerja and around
Walk 1 Frigiliana to Nerja via Fuente del Esparto
Walk 2 El Fuerte from Frigiliana
Walk 3 El Fuerte from El Acebuchal
Walk 4 La Cruz del Pinto
Walk 5 The Gorges of the Río Chillar
Walk 6 El Cielo circuit
Walk 7 The tour of Almendrón
Walk 8 Navachica
The Cómpeta area
Walk 9 La Fábrica de la Luz
Walk 10 Lucero
Walk 11 Cerro de la Chapa
Walk 12 The oak forest of Salares
Walk 13 Cómpeta to Los Pradillos
Walk 14 Malascamas from La Fábrica de la Luz
La Maroma
Walk 15 La Maroma from Salares
Walk 16 La Maroma from Canillas de Aceituno
Walk 17 La Maroma from Alcaucín
Walk 18 La Maroma from Sedella
Walk 19 La Maroma from Alcaicería
Walk 20 Canillas de Aceituno to the cable bridge
Walk 21 Sedella to the cable bridge
Walk 22 Torrecilla de La Maroma
Walks from the east
Walk 23 El Cielo from Valle de la Miel
Walk 24 The Petrified Waterfall
Walk 25 Lopera
Walks from the north
Walk 26 Pico del Puerto
Walk 27 The hole in the mountain
Walk 28 Malascamas via Barranco de Malinfierno
Walk 29 The Gorge of Alhama de Granada
Walk 30 La Resinera
Walk 31 Malascamas from Robledal
Cisne
Walk 32 Cisne from El Acebuchal
Appendix A List of peaks by altitude
Appendix B Wild mountain flowers of Andalucía
Appendix C Glossary of useful Spanish words
Appendix D Further reading
Appendix E Useful contacts
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Updates
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January 2024
Walk 15 approach map
Walk 15 involves a lengthy drive over dirt tracks from the nearest road in Salares to the walk start at 1597m elevation. To help with navigating this approach route, download and print and/or save this map to a mobile device. You can also download a GPX file for this approach route from the Downloads tab.
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By Jim Ryan
Jim Ryan is a chartered civil engineer with a passion for the outdoors, who has had several successful guidebooks and two works of fiction published. He has a particular interest in geology and a love of mountains. Aconcagua made a significant impression on him on his first journey there, with an expedition in 1999, and he returned on two further expeditions. Jim has been climbing the mountains of Andalucía for over 20 years. This guidebook is his way of repaying Nerja and Andalucía for many years of pleasure; his share of the proceeds from its sales go to local charities in Nerja.
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