Landscapes of the Picos de Europa by Teresa Farino
Summary: Spain: Picos de Europa: walking and touring by car; Picos walks; Picos tours
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The Picos de Europa, one of Europe's last mountain wilderness areas, are the high point of a long ridge of mountains which runs along the north coast of Spain, the Cordillera Cantabrica. Ranging in altitude from 150m to 2648m (about 500-8700ft), the Picos are divided into three spectacular limestone massifs separated from one another, and from the surrounding ranges, by precipitous gorges ­ a truly spectacular area in which to walk or tour.

This guide contains a wealth of information about the dazzling array of plant and animal life you can expect to see when exploring the range. The author, an all-round naturalist and Spanish correspondent for BBC Wildlife, has also contributed to Spain ­ the Rough Guide. Teresa Farino has been living in the Picos de Europa for almost twenty years. You can find out more about her by visiting her website: www.iberianwildlife.com/teresa-farino.htm Together with Mike Lockwood, she has also written Sunflower’s Landscapes of the Costa Brava, and Travellers’ Nature Guides: Spain, published by OUP in 2004.

'We have walked and climbed in the Rockies and the Himalaya, but the Picos are unique, and we are so glad that we went. Your book contained so much information, together with the beautiful pictures and the very useful maps, that we felt we were really getting under the skin of this part of Spain. (M.H., Glos.)

Your walks took us through flower meadows awash with fragrance, buzzing with insect life and clouds of butterflies, through sleepy villages lined with cherry trees so heavily laden that fruit fell to the ground untouched, and up through steep mountain gorges with goats and donkeys for company. Thank you so much. (S.P., Harrogate)

"We found your book and it became our bible! I don't think we have ever used a guide book more intensely or enjoyed one so much!" (C.&L.M., Lowestoft)

Best time to walk: Walk here between June and September.

Where to Stay: For the southern reaches, the best base is Potes as there is plenty of accommodation and buses serving the three valleys that diverge from the town. On the northern side, Cangas de Onís would be a good choice. For the Cabrales region, including the Cares Gorge, Arenas would be the best choice.

1 car tour with several detour options
18 long and short walks, 6 easy walks for motorists, 5 picnic suggestions
128 pages + touring map
4th ed, June 2007 ISBN 978-1-85691-332-4 £12.99
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