Coastal Walks in Andalucia : 40 hikes around Gibraltar, Marbella, Malaga and Almeria

Just a few hundred metres from Andalucia's famous beaches, the mountains of the Subbetica range rise steeply from the coast to offer some of the finest walking in southern Europe. From the windswept Atlantic shores around Tarifa and Cape Trafalgar to the rugged limestone ridges above Marbella, the dramatic gorges of the Costa Tropical and the volcanic landscapes of the Cabo de Gata near Almeria, this is a coastline that rewards those who look beyond the sunlounger. Nearly all routes fall within designated natural parks and reserves, offering walkers access to some of Spain's most protected natural areas. With routes easily reached from Malaga airport and walkable year-round thanks to Andalucia's mild coastal climate, this guidebook provides everything you need to explore four distinct coastal regions: the Costa de la Luz from Vejer to Tarifa with its Atlantic cliffs and celebrated Gibraltar circuit; the Sierra de las Nieves and Sierra Bermeja above Marbella and Estepona, home to rare Spanish fir forests; the dramatic Costa Tropical; and the Cabo de Gata near Almeria, Europe's driest region and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Each walk comes with 1:50,000 mapping, downloadable GPX files, and detailed information on refreshment stops and access points.