Published 15 Jan 2018 ISBN9781852848927 Edition First Size 17.2 x 11.5 x 1.3cm
Pages 224 The dramatically situated town of Ronda can make a great base for a
walking holiday in the mountains of Andalucía, as can any one of the picturesque
'pueblos blancos' (white villages) that nestle among the surrounding hills. This
guidebook presents 32 mainly circular walks in the Ronda region, covering the
town and its environs, the Natural Parks of La Sierra de Grazalema and La Sierra
de las Nieves (both UNESCO biosphere reserves), and the Genal and Guadiaro
Valleys. Ranging from 3.5 to 16.5km (2?10 miles), many walks are graded easy or
moderate and nearly all can be done from mid-September through to mid-June,
thanks to the area's comparatively mild winters. Clear route description is
illustrated with mapping, and the route summary table and 'at a glance'
information boxes make it easy to choose the right walk. In addition to
practical information on transport and bases, the introduction offers an
overview of Andalucían plants and wildlife, geology and history, and the routes
themselves include notes on points of interest, from trees to chapels and from
summits to local traditions. Useful contacts, accommodation listings and a short
Spanish-English glossary can be found in the appendices. While Ronda itself is
famed for its striking gorge and Moorish architecture, the surrounding
countryside boasts magnificent scenery at every turn. With dramatic limestone
peaks, fertile river valleys and ancient groves of almonds and olives, the
natural beauty of Ronda and Grazalema won't fail to impress.