Spain is one of the best walking countries in Europe and Andalucia in the south has it all. It has a great climate, one of the highest mountains in Europe, and wild unfrequented areas filled with dramatic scenery and some of the most interesting flora and fauna to be found anywhere in the world.

Walking is a relatively new pastime in many parts of Spain and as yet the south and Andalucia in particular have been largely overlooked by all but a few of Europe’s most enthusiastic walkers.

The self catering villa Finca Almendra situated in the heart of the region close to the Parc Natural Sierra Tejeda is an ideal base from which to explore the area.

Until recently way-marked routes were rare, maps difficult to come by, and walking guides cryptic in the extreme. However there are two notable publications now available; Walking in Andalucia by Guy Hunter-Watts and more specific to our locality Walk! the Axarquia with Charles Davies.