Lonely Planet Walking in Spain

by Roddis, Miles

• ISBN13: 9781740592451
• ISBN10: 174059245X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-04-01
• Publisher: Lonely Planet

Summary

Tackle the rugged Pyrenees, Picos de Europa or Sierra Nevada, tread history along the Camino de Santiago pilgrim trail or sample Spain's diverse natural and cultural beauty, from misty Galicia to Alpujarran Muslim villages. 142 days of walking, from easy coastal strolls to multiday high-level challenges.Detailed route descriptions, including nine new walks.Two-color contour maps for each walk.The lowdown on accommodation, food and transport options.Includes Andorra, Mallorca and walks a pebble's throw from the Costa del Sol and Costa Blana.Practical tips on buying gear, staying healthy, navigation and safety.

Table of Contents

Table of Walks	4	(4)
Table of Maps	8	(1)
The Authors	9	(3)
This Book	12	(1)
Walk Descriptions	13	(1)
Maps	14	(2)
Foreword	16	(1)
Introduction	17	(2)
Facts About Spain	19	(17)
History	19	(2)
Geography	21	(1)
Geology	22	(2)
Climate	24	(1)
Ecology & Environment	25	(8)
Watching Wildlife	27	(6)
National Parks & Reserves	33	(1)
Population & People	34	(1)
Society & Conduct	35	(1)
Facts for the Walker	36	(14)
Suggested Itineraries	36	(1)
When to Walk	37	(1)
What Kind of Walk?	37	(1)
Organised Walks	38	(1)
Accommodation	39	(3)
Food	42	(2)
Drinks	44	(1)
Women Walkers	44	(1)
Walking with Children	45	(1)
Dangers & Annoyances	46	(1)
Maps	46	(1)
Place Names	47	(1)
Useful Organisations	47	(1)
Digital Resources	47	(1)
Books	47	(1)
Newspapers & Magazines	48	(1)
Weather Information	48	(1)
Photography	49	(1)
Clothing & Equipment	50	(6)
Gearing up to Walk	50	(6)
Navigation Equipment	52	(4)
Health & Safety	56	(7)
Predeparture Planning	56	(1)
Staying Healthy	57	(1)
Medical Problems & Treatment	58	(3)
Safety on the Walk	61	(2)
Sistema Central	63	(29)
Sierra de Gredos	67	(3)
Alta Ruta de Gredos	70	(6)
Covacha Walk	76	(4)
Sierra de Candelario	80	(5)
Sierra de Guadarrama	83	(2)
Valle de la Fuenfria	85	(3)
Cuerda Larga	88	(4)
Other Walks	90	(2)
The Pyrenees	92	(68)
The Pyrenean Traverse	97	(49)
Andorra	143	(3)
Basses de les Salamandres	146	(1)
Estanys de Siscaro	147	(1)
Pic de I'Estanyo	148	(4)
Parc Nacional d'Aiguestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici	150	(2)
Estany Llong	152	(1)
Refugi de Colomina	153	(2)
Port de Ratera d'Espot	155	(1)
The Aragonese Pyrenees	156	(1)
Frontier Ridge	156	(2)
Lago de Creguena	158	(2)
Other Walks	158	(2)
Basque Country & Navarran Pyrenees	160	(26)
Gorbeia Traverse	165	(3)
Urkiola: Anboto Ridge	168	(3)
Around Aizkorri	171	(4)
San Sebastian to Hondarribia	175	(5)
GR11: Elizondo to Roncesvalles	180	(6)
Other Walks	184	(2)
Cordillera Cantabrica	186	(31)
Costa Naviega	190	(4)
Parque Natural de Somiedo	192	(2)
Ruta de los Lagos	194	(1)
Ruta de las Branas	195	(2)
Parque Natural de Saja-Besaya	196	(1)
Besaya-Saja Traverse	197	(8)
Parque Nacional de los Picos de Europa	201	(4)
Picos de Europa Circuit	205	(12)
Other Walks	215	(2)
Galicia	217	(27)
Costa da Morte	220	(1)
Monte Pindo	221	(3)
Spindrift Walk	224	(5)
Illas Cies	227	(2)
Illa Do Faro	229	(1)
Illa Monte Agudo	230	(3)
Serra dos Ancares	231	(2)
Ancares Ridge	233	(2)
Piornedo Loop	235	(2)
Serra do Courel	235	(2)
Devesa da Rogueira Loop	237	(2)
Rio Lor Meander	239	(5)
Other Walks	242	(2)
Valencia	244	(22)
Els Ports Loop	247	(11)
La Marina	255	(3)
Ruta La Marina Alta	258	(4)
Serra de Bernia Traverse	262	(4)
Other Walks	264	(2)
Mallorca	266	(19)
Monestir de Sa Trapa	271	(2)
Soller to Deia	273	(2)
Barranc de Biniaraix & Embassament de Cuber	275	(2)
Valldemossa Loop	277	(3)
Soller to Sa Calobra	280	(2)
Torrent de Pareis	282	(3)
Other Walks	284	(1)
Andalucia	285	(43)
Parque Natural de Cazorla	290	(2)
Sierra de Cazorla Loop	292	(2)
Barranco del Guadalentin	294	(1)
Rio Borosa	295	(4)
Sierra Nevada & Las Alpujarras	297	(2)
Alpujarras Tour	299	(11)
Sierra Nevada Traverse	310	(7)
Cabo de Gata	316	(1)
Cabo de Gata Coast	317	(6)
Sierra de Grazalema	322	(1)
Grazalema Loop	323	(2)
Benamahoma to Zahara de la Sierra	325	(3)
Other Walks	327	(1)
Camino De Santiago	328	(37)
Camino Frances	336	(29)
Other Pilgrim Walks	364	(1)
Travel Facts	365	(10)
Tourist Offices	365	(1)
Visas & Documents	365	(1)
Embassies	366	(1)
Customs	366	(1)
Money	366	(2)
Post & Communications	368	(1)
Time	369	(1)
Electricity	369	(1)
Weights & Measures	369	(1)
Business Hours	369	(1)
Public Holidays & Special Events	369	(1)
Getting There & Away	370	(1)
Air	370	(2)
Land	372	(1)
Sea	372	(1)
Getting Around	372	(1)
Air	372	(1)
Bus	373	(1)
Train	373	(1)
Car & Motorcycle	373	(1)
Hitching	374	(1)
Language	375	(6)
Glossary	381	(5)
Index	386