subject: Walking in Andalucia [print this page] Walking in Andalucia Walking in Andalucia
When it comes to really getting a feel for the Andalucian countryside then of course the best way to do this is on foot. Although driving along the many winding roads allows you to take in some wonderful panoramic views it doesn't offer the opportunity to get a look at all that this beautiful part of Spain has to offer.
Although you can arrange to spend time exploring various parts of the region yourself you need to be careful especially when the hunting season is underway. If you don't understand what certain signs mean that appear beside the paths you are taking then this can lead to a whole lot of problems. So in fact it is better if you arrange to take one of the many guided walks now available.
Also if you do a little research before coming to Spain there are a number of places online that can recommend walks for you. These are ones that have been set up along the miles of railroad tracks that are no longer in use and offer you a quiet but enjoyable days walking.
For those who are coming to the Costa del Sol there are numerous of these types of walks and that are dotted around the region. Below we take a look at some worth considering that if you don't walk too much or too often won't prove difficult.
Grazalema, Sierra de Aracena This is a very lovely but short walk that takes you from one very beautiful village to another. The walk begins in the village of Benaojan Estacion and meanders along beside a river before it finishes in the village of Jimera de Libar Estacion.
Axarquia, Alcornocales This is not a walk for the faint hearted as it will take half a day to complete. It commences in the beautiful village of Gaucin and to reach the final destination you need to walk around the mountain that looks out over it.
