Trekking The Andalucían Coast to Coast Walk - Cicerone Press

Devised with the aim of linking the two great seas that cradle Andalucía, the Andalucian Coast to Coast Walk crosses the heart of southern Spain, from the small Mediterranean village of Maro to Bolonia beach on the Atlantic seaboard, a day's walk from the bustling port of Tarifa. A village-to-village walk, the 416km trail follows the Penibetic mountain range across the provinces of Málaga, Granada and Cádiz, passing through six beautiful Natural Parks and visiting some of the region's most picturesque and characterful towns and villages, including Ronda.

This guide presents the waymarked route in 21 day stages, each with clear route description and mapping and notes on the villages and other local points of interest. You'll find all the practical information needed to plan and execute a successful trip, with advice on when to go, transport, accommodation and food. Useful contacts and a Spanish-English glossary can be found in the appendices.

Boasting magnificent mountain scenery, charming villages and a rich and fascinating history, it is little surprise that Andalucía has long been popular with visitors. The Andalucian Coast to Coast Walk showcases the vibrant culture and enchanting landscapes for which the region is famed: it takes in mountain views and dramatic gorges, flower-strewn valleys and cultivated fruit groves, with highlights including Moorish Ronda, Roman ruins at Bolonia and the traditional 'pueblos blancos' (white villages).

THE ROUTE
Day 1 Maro to Frigiliana
Day 2 Frigiliana to Cómpeta
Day 3 Cómpeta to Sedella
Day 4 Sedella to Alcaucín
Day 5 Alcaucín to Ventas de Zafarraya
Day 6 Ventas de Zafarraya to Riogordo
Day 7 Riogordo to Villanueva de Cauche
Day 8 Villanueva de Cauche to Villanueva de la Concepción
Day 9 Villanueva de la Concepción to Valle de Abdalajís
Day 10 Valle de Abdalajís to Carratraca via El Chorro
Day 11 Carratraca to El Burgo
Day 12 El Burgo to Ronda
Day 13 Ronda to Montejaque
Day 14 Montejaque to Cortes de la Frontera
Day 15 Cortes de la Frontera to El Colmenar
Day 16 El Colmenar to Jimena de la Frontera
Day 17 Jimena de la Frontera to Castillo de Castellar
Day 18 Castillo de Castellar to Los Barrios
Day 19 Los Barrios to El Pelayo
Day 20 El Pelayo to Tarifa
Day 21 Tarifa to Bolonia