Mountains of Nerja / Sierras de Tejeda-Almijara y Alhama Cicerone | 9781852847548

Guidebook to the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara Y Alhama mountains in the Spanish region of Axarquía. The 24 day walks are accessible from the holiday towns of Nerja and Vélez-Málaga on the Costa del Sol. Routes range from easy strolls to strenuous climbs. The mountains are largely limestone, with some summits reaching over 2000m. Seasons: March to May and September to November; packed and too hot in high summer. Centres: Nerja and Vélez-Málaga Difficulty: Walks graded 1 to 10, with the low grade suitable for all and the high grade for the experienced and fit; the majority are in the middle range. Must See: Outstanding natural beauty; 50 mountains of Munro status in an area the size of the Isle of Skye; stark geological features on mountains over 2000m; peaceful and remote valleys where the wilderness is but a few minutes away.