Articles about "walking" in the Sierra Nevada & Patagonia

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An ascent of the Corazon de la Sandia from Dilar near Granada

An ascent of the Corazon de la Sandia from Dilar near Granada

This is a superb mountain day out to one of the finest summits in the Sierra Nevada region. Thoroughly recommended if you are in the Granada region as a day hike.

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An ascent of the Silleta de Padul from Durcal

An ascent of the Silleta de Padul from Durcal

The peak of Silleta de Padul may only have a moderate altitude of 1534m but it does give superb views in all directions and is well worth the effort involved in reaching it's summit. I had only previously climbed the Silleta de Padul from the north, so thought it was about time I had a go from the south.

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In Search Of Sunday Solitude up the Poquiera valley

In Search Of Sunday Solitude up the Poquiera valley

Last week I made a short trip back to Salobreña on the Costa Tropical. I had some business appointments during the week but I hoped to spend at least one day walking in the mountains. It rained heavily on the Friday night with more rain on the Saturday but the forecast for the Sunday was good.

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18 mountaineers rescued in the mists of Sierra Nevada

18 mountaineers rescued in the mists of Sierra Nevada

Unbelievable I know but 18 mountaineers had to be rescued from the Sierra Nevada over the past weekend even though we are still officially in "summer" mode.

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NEW for 2017 Walking with Nature - Special Offer Inside

NEW for 2017 Walking with Nature - Special Offer Inside

Next dates for this 6 night, 5 day tour will be 28th May - 3rd June 2017. It’s an opportunity to explore the wildlife of the Alpujarras and enjoy the surrounding area on guided nature tours.

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Walking from Trevélez to Refugio Horcajo, Sierra Nevada

Walking from Trevélez to Refugio Horcajo, Sierra Nevada

Although I had walked down the Rio Trevelez from the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada on numerous occasions, I had never visited the Refugio Horcajo, which sits on a little plateau next to a small river at approx 2220m.

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Chris Stewart 'Walking over Lemons, Alpujarra Hiking Weeks

Chris Stewart 'Walking over Lemons, Alpujarra Hiking Weeks

The Alpujarra is one of Spain’s most spectacular and unspoilt walking areas, with hikes in the Sierra Nevada mountains, and rambles through the meadows, orchards and white villages.

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Climbing Trevenque with the Sierra Nevada Twitteros

Climbing Trevenque with the Sierra Nevada Twitteros

It seems that the whole world is involved with Social Media Sites these days. A few of us Twitter users who regularly tweet about the Sierra Nevada mountains met for the first time yesterday in the Cumbres Verdes range just south east of the Andalucian city of Granada. The intention was to have a good walk in the mountains. What better hike could you have than to ascend the peak of Trevenque (2079m)?

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Moderate hiking route over Las Alegas to Puente Palo

Moderate hiking route over Las Alegas to Puente Palo

As it is linear it does need the benefit of a friendly driver to help with the transport. It utilises a high vehicle track and a direct climb to gain height rapidly. Then comes a delightful descent down through pine trees and crossing streams before  meeting a forest track above Puente Palo.

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My Favourite Walk in Las Alpujarras

My Favourite Walk in Las Alpujarras

I parked the car at the Hoya del Magalite, a group of cortijos just off the GR413, approximately 10km north of Almegíjar . From here we took the track heading west along the north side of the Sierra de Mecina. Looking down and across to the other side of the Río Trevélez, you can just pick out the remains of an old mosque built into the rock, now used as animal shelters.

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A walk up the peak of La Concha in the Sierra Blanca

A walk up the peak of La Concha in the Sierra Blanca

Just half an hours drive from the busy Costa del Sol and you are in a different world where some great walking and hiking opportunities exist far above the sparkling waters of the mediterranean. Today we were climbing up La Concha (1243m), which is really an interesting series of lumps on a long rocky ridge far above the sea.

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Sizzling under a hot Tabernas desert sun!

Sizzling under a hot Tabernas desert sun!

Sometimes you can get caught out by the weather, normally bad weather. But this time the weather was good, too good! Our day trek in the Tabernas desert badlands of Almeria turned into a very hot walk indeed.

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In touch with nature on a walk to the Refugio Elorrieta

In touch with nature on a walk to the Refugio Elorrieta

Access the walk from Borreguilles, above the Sierra Nevada ski town. In summer months a gondola and chairlift take you to nearly 3000m on the slopes of Veleta. Yesterday though we had another objective. The Refugio Elorrieta sat at nearly 3200m  on the southern side of the Tajos de la Virgen ridge.

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Climbing the peak of Trevenque in the Cumbres Verdes Granada

Climbing the peak of Trevenque in the Cumbres Verdes Granada

Not having done any serious hill walking in February and March, I wanted to get out and do a good leg and lung-stretcher before returning to the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Trevenque had been mentioned to me in the past by Spanish Highs and it sounded just what I was looking for.

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Walking in the desert badlands near Tabernas, Almeria

Walking in the desert badlands near Tabernas, Almeria

Remarkable, barren badlands of Tabernas, Almeria provide rich walking and hiking opportunities in unique European environment. Our latest foray into the wild and dramatic desert land near Tabernas came a few weeks ago. We have developed a great full day's desert walking tour taking in some of the very best bits.

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The highest mountains are not necessarily always the best

The highest mountains are not necessarily always the best

The highest mountains sometimes fail to live up to their status, whilst some relatively unknown peaks turn out to be lesser in height only. Here in southern Spain's Alpujarras, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, we have for some years now been enjoying the delights of an fascinating little peak called Giralda.

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5 best Mallorca mountain days scrambling & birdwatching

5 best Mallorca mountain days scrambling & birdwatching

The mountains of Mallorca are beckoning and we are set to visit again in September. The week long trip will combine some amazing mountain and gorge scrambling with opportunities to see the black vultures and eleonoras falcons, rare on mainland Spain. Combined with the mountain and sea backdrops it is a potent mix.

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Water sources trekking in the high Sierra Nevada in summer

Water sources trekking in the high Sierra Nevada in summer

Describes the sources from where can you obtain reliable water when walking in the high peaks this summer or when trying to complete "Los Tres Miles" 5 day traverse of the main ridge.

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A walk along the GR7 long distance path in the Alpujarras

A walk along the GR7 long distance path in the Alpujarras

Villages on the GR7 long distance path through the Alpujarras are conveniently placed about 2 hours apart. These provide welcome rest halts or overnight stops as one passes through the area. Our personal favourite is back from Capileira via Bubion, Pampaneira, Soportujar and Cañar to Lanjaron. Takes a leisurely 6-7 hours, passes through spectacular scenery and white villages and is mostly downhill!

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Hidden gem of Trevenque, Cumbres Verdes mountains, Granada

Hidden gem of Trevenque, Cumbres Verdes mountains, Granada

Since we started visiting this fascinating walking and trekking location near Granada in 1998, we have seen a rise in the popularity of peaks such as the magnificent Trevenque (2079m). However, there is so much more than the normal routes of ascent to offer for those with an exploratory and adventurous nature.

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Spaghetti Western Film Locations near Tabernas

Spaghetti Western Film Locations near Tabernas

"Walking in the footsteps of Clint Eastwood"

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