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Walking in Andalucia Spain |
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Andalusia offers some of the most varied walking in Spain. It is the second largest region in Spain and its capital is Seville. It sits at the southern most tip of Spain and shares its coast with both the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. There is easy access to North Africa via a short ferry trip from bordering Gibraltar. Andalusia's varied countryside and beautiful beaches provide the independent and guided walker with a rich variety of scenery and walking levels throughout its eight regions. There are several possibilities for the more experienced walker to undertake more challenging walks in the more mountainous provinces of Andalusia. Inland there is lush forests of sweet chestnuts and Spanish oaks along rolling hillside and in its national parks rugged mountains.
The region's temperate climate with hot dry summers and mild winters makes it perfect for walking and site seeing. As one of the warmest regions of Europe it can best be enjoyed in spring and early summer (March to June), and then again late summer and the autumn (September to November). Short rambles are best at the height of the summer because of the heat, you'll need plenty of water. If you want a late winter break (January - February) you need to be aware that most of the regions rain falls at this time of year. Return to Walking Holidays in Spain Homepage. Airports
The eight Andalusian cities offer some of Spain's most beautiful and historic sites. With over eight centuries of Muslim rule the evidence of their presence is still evident today in the universities of the region and the architecture. Their rule was ended by the Catholics at the end of the fifteenth century. Each one provides you with an excellent day out and an opportunity to taste the local food and wine of the region as well as the opportunity to walk in varied and often spectacular countryside. Walking in Almeria Andalucia |
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Walking around Cadiz Andalucia |
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Walking Near Cordoba Andalucia |
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Walking Around Granada Andalucia |
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Walking in Huelva Andalucia |
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Walking Near Jaen Andalucia In the north of the Jaen province, bordering the Castilla de Mancha region, is the Sierra de Andujar national parks. An area of fantastic wildlife and the possibility of seeing wolves and eagles in these isolated rocky hills. For the more experienced walker and climber there are many challenges you could take up. Towards the west is Sierra de Cardena y Monotoso, large granite mountains which spread into the neighbouring province of Cordoba. The more rolling countryside offers numerous opportunities for picnic and swimming. Outside of the winter hunting season you can see Iberian lynx, otter, wolf and a variety of birds of prey, the perfect spot for the nature enthusiast. |
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Walking in Malaga Andalucia Behind the coast is the beautiful mountains of Sierra de las Nieves in the Genal Valley, near Ronda. It is a rocky area with several gentle walks and rambles amongst its mixed forests, chestnut, Spanish oak, ash, carob and cork, The walk to Torrecilla, its highest peak (1909m), are more challenging and best undertaken in the Spring and Autumn. If you are thinking of staying in this area then please take a look at our Villa near Ronda which makes an ideal base for walking holidays. |
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| Walking Around Seville Andalucia This is the third largest city in Spain and boasts many of Spain's best known monuments. Its Gothic cathedral, Torre del Oro is one of the largest in the world and was built over the Muslim mosque after the Christian conquest. Next to it is the Arabian bell tower, Giralda which gives fantastic vies of the city as a reward for your climb. The Jewish quarter of medieval Seville, Barrio Santa Cruz shows the vibrant culture of the old small alleys and tall buildings creating a captivating character of its own. |
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