Spain

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Asturias - by VITI Pisapraos

A land of marvellous nature and astounding contrasts, Spain has made remarkable progress over the past decades in developing hiking trails and facilities. All thanks to the efforts of the Federación Española de Alpinismo (Spanish Mountain Federation) and its many regional branches.

The Spanish Pyrenees are probably the best known hiking area, with the GR11 running all the way across from west to east, parallel to the French GR10. The most beautiful parts of the Pyrenees are protected, like Aigüestortes and Ordesa, and these can get very busy in summer. Another popular hiking area are the Picos de Europa, a limestone massif west of the Pyrenees. The rest of the Cantabrian mountain range, which runs al the way to the northwestern tip of Spain, is much less known. It is a relatively green area and a popular holiday destination for the Spanish themselves. Other mountain ranges, such as the Sierra Nevada, are hiking areas of old. Recent hiking tourism has resulted in the opening up of extraordinary landscapes, like the Extremadura on the border with Portugal which is well-known for its vultures and birds of prey, and of course Andalucia in the south.

Who hasn't heard of Camino de Santiago, the pilgrims' trail to Santiago de Compostela, which exerts an inexplicable attraction on hordes of people?! But there is much more and better too. Nowadays there are more than one hundred long distance trails in Spain. Like in France, these are called GR (Sendero de Gran Recorrido) and marked in red and white. Not surprisingly the "Topoguias" look the same as those of their northern neighbours.

Shorter hiking trails are marked in green and white (Sendero Local) or yellow and white (Sendero de Pequeño Recorrido).

Lastly there are several islands that deserve attention: the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands offer fantastic hiking opportunities. Some long distance footpaths have been established here.

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Hiking Trails Map Spain North-West Hiking Trails Map Spain North-East
Hiking Trails Map Spain Sourth-West Hiking Trails Map Spain Sourth-East

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Mountains

Books

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Muntanyes de Prades Sud: Walks from l`Albiol
  • Muntanyes de Prades Sud: Walks from l`Albiol at 1:15,000 in a series of GPS compatible maps from Editorial Piolet with cartography based on Spain’s civilian topographic survey overprinted with hiking routes and other tourist information. The overprint also indicates several climbing areas. On the reverse are recommendations for local excursion... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Sierra de Cazorla Editorial Penibetica
  • Sierra de Carorla on a double-sided, contoured and GPS compatible map at 1:40,000 from Editorial Penibetica, highlighting local hiking trails and cycling routes. Contours are at 20m intervals enhanced by relief shading. The overprint highlights hiking trails and cycling routes, with numbers cross-referencing them to descriptions in the guide.... Read more
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United Kingdom
  • Aiguestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park CNIG Map-Guide SPANISH
  • Aiguestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park at 1:25,000 on a contoured and GPS compatible map from IGN/CNIG with cartography from their topographic survey of Spain. The map is accompanied by a 96-page Spanish language guide with descriptions of walks, contact details for recommended accommodation, etc. The map has contours at 10m... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Marina Alta Valleys Editorial Piolet Hiking Map
  • Three valleys – Gallinera, Alcalà and Ebo – with the surrounding sierras in the hinterland of the northern Costa Blanca on a contoured and GPS compatible map at 1:20,000 from Editorial Piolet, with on the reverse detail and route profiles of 21 recommended walks. Centered on Benissivà and Benirrama, coverage extends north across Serra de... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Taga - Serra Cavallera Editorial Alpina
  • Taga – Serra Cavalara area in the eastern part of the Spanish Pyrenees on a contoured and GPS compatible map at 1:25,000 from Editorial Alpina, highlighting local and long-distance hiking trails, accommodation facilities, etc.The map has contour lines at 10m intervals enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring to indicate different types of... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Cabañeros National Park CNIG Map-Guide SPANISH
  • Cabañeros National Park south-west of Toledo on a large, double-sided map at 1:25,000 on a contoured and GPS compatible map from IGN/CNIG with cartography from their topographic survey of Spain. The map is accompanied by a 75-page Spanish language guide with descriptions of walks, contact details for recommended accommodation, etc. The map has... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park 2-Map Set
  • Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park at 1:25,000 on a contoured and GPS compatible map from IGN/CNIG with cartography from their topographic survey of Spain.The map has contours at 10m intervals enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and graphics to show different types of vegetation. Hiking trails are highlighted. A wide range of... Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2021
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The Book Depository
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2015
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2015
  • Wandelgids Spain's Sendero Historico: the GR1 | Cicerone
  • Guidebook to the 1250km of Spain's Sendero Historico (GR1), traversing northern Spain from Puerto de Tarna in the province of Leon in the west to the Mediterranean near L'Escala in Catalonia, through fascinating, varied landscapes and the foothills of the Pyrenees. Described in 53 stages, about 25km each in length, with detailed mapping. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2014
  • The Mountains of Nerja: Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara Y Alhama
  • Guide to walking in the compact but action-packed mountain ranges just north of the seaside town of Nerja on the Costa del Sol, in southern Spain, less than an hour`s drive from Malaga airport. The ranges that make up the Sierras Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama National Park contain 50 summits of Munros status, as well as lots of wilderness areas... Read more
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2014
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The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2017
  • Costa del Sol (Axarquia) Tour and Trail Map
  • Costa del Sol (Axarquia) Tour & Trail Super-Durable Map comes with a 2 year adventurous use wear and tear guarantee against splitting or falling apart, see Discovery Walking Guides website for details. Our large 1:40,000 scale, combined with splitting the region into West and East sections with a generous overlap, produces double sided map... Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2022
  • Lonely Planet Best Day Walks Spain
  • Lonely Planet`s Best Day Walks Spain is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Marvel at the Pyrenees, hike along the Mediterranean coast, and experience island walks in Mallorca. Inside Lonely... Read more
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2022
  • Wandelgids Best Day Walks Spain - Spanje | Lonely Planet
  • Lonely Planet`s Best Day Walks Spain is your passport to 60 easy escapes into nature. Stretch your legs away from the city by picking a walk that works for you, from just a couple of hours to a full day, from easy to hard. Marvel at the Pyrenees, hike along the Mediterranean coast, and experience island walks in Mallorca. Inside Lonely... Read more
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Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • La Mamola CNIG Topographic Map 1056-IV
  • Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:25,000 published by the Centro Nacional de Información Geograficá, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals and colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks and other protected areas are marked. In... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Almendricos CNIG Topo 997-1
  • Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:25,000 published by the Centro Nacional de Información Geograficá, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals and colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks and other protected areas are marked. In... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Cella CNIG Topo 566
  • Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50,000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series from the Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Málaga Province 200K CNIG Map No. 31
  • Contoured, GPS-compatible, indexed road map at 1:200,000 from CNIG - Spain’s civilian survey organization, with exceptionally informative presentation of the landscape and highlighting for facilities and places of interest including campsites and paradors.Maps in CNIG’s 200K Provincial Series provide an excellent picture the topography through... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Matalascañas Sur CNIG Topo 1033
  • Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50,000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series from the Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Mari Lopez CNIG Topographic Map 1018-IV
  • Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:25,000 published by the Centro Nacional de Información Geograficá, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals and colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks and other protected areas are marked. In... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Valdecaballeros CNIG Topo 732
  • Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50,000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series from the Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Tragacete CNIG Topo 565
  • Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50,000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series from the Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2013
  • Teruel Province 200K CNIG Map No. 43
  • Contoured, GPS-compatible, indexed road map at 1:200,000 from CNIG - Spain’s civilian survey organization, with exceptionally informative presentation of the landscape and highlighting for facilities and places of interest including campsites and paradors.Maps in CNIG’s 200K Provincial Series provide an excellent picture the topography through... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
2017
  • The Way of St. James to Compostela: Spanish Section
  • The main route of the Way of St James to Compostela across northern Spain presented at 1:100,000 on a durable, waterproof and tear-resistant map from Kompass, arranged as 26 separate strips, each with a route profile, plus additional street plans of central Logroño, Burgos, León and Santiago itself.The whole route is covered on 26 panels, each... Read more
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Stanfords
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  • Noarre CNIG Topo 150
  • Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50,000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series from the Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Arenas del Rey CNIG Topographic Map 1040-II
  • Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:25,000 published by the Centro Nacional de Información Geograficá, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals and colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks and other protected areas are marked. In... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Torvizcon CNIG Topo 1042-4
  • Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:25,000 published by the Centro Nacional de Información Geograficá, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals and colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks and other protected areas are marked. In... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Cap de Creus Park Natural Editorial Alpina
  • Cap de Creus Natural Park on the Costa Brava at 1:25,000 on a contoured and GPS compatible map from Editorial Alpina, plus a booklet which includes English language descriptions several recommended hiking trails, accommodation details, etc.Topography is presented by contours at10m intervals with relief shading and plenty of spot heights, plus... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Cangas de Narcea CNIG Topo 50
  • Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50,000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series from the Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or... Read more
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