Guidebook to walking in the mountains of Ronda and Grazalema in Andalucía, southern Spain. The 32 graded routes range from 4 to 16km and explore the Natural Parks of Grazalema and La Sierra de las Nieves, the 'Pueblos Blancos' (White Villages) perched high in the mountains, and the Genal and Guadiaro river valleys.

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 3.5-16.5km (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 Andalucian 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.The dramatically situated town of Ronda can make a great base for a walking holiday in the mountains of Andalucia, as can any one of the picturesque 'pueblos blancos' (white villages) that nestle among the surrounding hills.

Map keyOverview mapAuthor's prefaceIntroductionThe three regionsPlants and wildlifeGeologyAndalucan historical overviewWhen to goGetting there and getting aroundAccommodationEating out in southern SpainLanguageMoneyPhones and wi-fiWhat to takeMapsStaying safeUsing this guideRonda and the Sierra de las NievesWalk 1 Puerto de Caucn circuit via El Tajo de la CainaWalk 2 El Peon de los Enamorados circuitWalk 3 Los Sauces circuit via La Cueva del AguaWalk 4 El Burgo circuit via Puerto de la MujerWalk 5 La Torrecilla circuit via Puerto de los PilonesWalk 6 Ronda Gorge circuitWalk 7 Ronda southern circuit via the Tajo del Abanico and the Virgen de la Cabeza chapelWalk 8 Ronda Old Town historical circuitThe Genal and Guadiaro ValleysWalk 9 Cartajima eastern circuit via Parauta and IgualejaWalk 10 Cartajima circuit via Pujerra and JzcarWalk 11 Alpandeire circuitWalk 12 Estacin de Benaoján to Estacin de Jimera de LbarWalk 13 Estacin de Benaoján to La Cueva de la PiletaWalk 14 Estacin de Jimera circuitWalk 15 Cortes de la Frontera circuit via Los PinosWalk 16 Cortes de la Frontera southern circuitWalk 17 Benarrabá circuit via GenalguaclWalk 18 Gaucn circuitWalk 19 Montejaque circuitThe Sierra de GrazalemaWalk 20 Grazalema northern circuitWalk 21 Grazalema southern circuitWalk 22 Grazalema to BenaocázWalk 23 The Pinsapar of GrazalemaWalk 24 Puerto de las Palomas circuit via the Coros peakWalk 25 Villaluenga circuit via Navazo Alto and BajoWalk 26 Ascent of El TorrenWalk 27 El Gastor circuit via Lagarn and Las GrajasWalk 28 El Gastor circuit via Huerta LagarnWalk 29 The Garganta VerdeWalk 30 Algodonales circuit via El CanalizoWalk 31 Zahara de la Sierra circuitWalk 32 Benamahoma circuitAppendix A Route summary tableAppendix B Useful contactsAppendix C AccommodationAppendix D GlossaryAppendix E Further reading