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.Costa Blanca Walks (Santana Guides)

by: Charles Davis

2007-03
The walk descriptions are good and interesting, but I was very disappointed to discover when I received the book, that although the description of the book stated gps route markings (and I can see that this is so) there are no gps grid references given at all. It would at least be helpful to have been given a reference for the start of each walk and maybe one or two waypoints along the route. The starts are going to take a bit of finding as detailed maps are difficult to come by.
Chris
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.Costa Blanca Walks: East v. 2 (Cicerone International Walking)

by: Bob Stansfield

November 01, 2004
I like to think that I am an experienced mountain walker & have managed to do most of these walks in Vol.2. I have enjoyed doing these walks but must say that I have found it very difficult to find the start of some of them & have spent a good half hour looking around before getting going. The route descriptions leave a lot to be desired & most of the walks I have spent a lot of time doubling back to find the right path. This can often add an hour to a walk which can be a little dangerous in the winter months when the nights get shorter.
The one stroll in the book was not suitable for young children & non regular hill walkers. There are quite a few tough climbs which I would not describe as negligible. The walk states 5 ... Read More:
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.AA Essential Spiral Costa Blanca and Alicante (AA Essential Spiral Guides)

by: AA Publishing

January 15, 2007
I like to think that I am an experienced mountain walker & have managed to do most of these walks in Vol.2. I have enjoyed doing these walks but must say that I have found it very difficult to find the start of some of them & have spent a good half hour looking around before getting going. The route descriptions leave a lot to be desired & most of the walks I have spent a lot of time doubling back to find the right path. This can often add an hour to a walk which can be a little dangerous in the winter months when the nights get shorter.
The one stroll in the book was not suitable for young children & non regular hill walkers. There are quite a few tough climbs which I would not describe as negligible. The walk states 5 ... Read More:
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.Costa Blanca Walks: West v. 1 (Cicerone Guide)

by: Bob Stansfield

October 01, 2004

I bought both of volumes of the Stansfield Guide as soon as they were published and have done about a third of the walks, more from Volume 2 (East) than Volume 1 (West). My comments apply to both books. I used them in conjunction with the IGN 1:25000 maps, mainly series 2 (revised in 2000), where these were available. The maps are poor but still better than relying on the books alone. Unfortunately, quite a lot of sheets are necessary and many were not available.

I have used many walking guides and whilst these were not the best, they were certainly not the worst. There were a few occasions where the route description was thin or ambiguous but I was never in any real doubt about where I was. The earlier (and unnecessarily ... Read More:
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.Costa Blanca (Landscapes)

by: John Oldfield, Christine Oldfield

June 09, 2005

I bought both of volumes of the Stansfield Guide as soon as they were published and have done about a third of the walks, more from Volume 2 (East) than Volume 1 (West). My comments apply to both books. I used them in conjunction with the IGN 1:25000 maps, mainly series 2 (revised in 2000), where these were available. The maps are poor but still better than relying on the books alone. Unfortunately, quite a lot of sheets are necessary and many were not available.

I have used many walking guides and whilst these were not the best, they were certainly not the worst. There were a few occasions where the route description was thin or ambiguous but I was never in any real doubt about where I was. The earlier (and unnecessarily ... Read More:
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.Costa Blanca (Michelin Zoom Maps)

from: Michelin Maps

2003-04
I have had this edition of this map since 2004. The format is excellent but the road numbers and road formats have changed dramatically, making this version almost useless.
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.Costa Blanca (Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide)

by: Mary-Ann Gallagher

January 25, 2007
I have had this edition of this map since 2004. The format is excellent but the road numbers and road formats have changed dramatically, making this version almost useless.
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.Walking in Andalucia: The Best Walks in Southern Spain's Natural Parks (Santana Guides)

by: Guy Hunter-Watts

2006-11
I found Guy Hunter-Watts book of the best walks in Andalucia indispensable. Guy's local knowledge of the area and use of both man-made and natural navigation aids makes the routes easy to follow. Additional tips such as where to find a good meal and a bed after a long walk are a valuable addition!
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.Spain Costa Blanca GeoCenter Euro Map (GeoCenter Maps) (GeoCenter Maps)

by: MairDumont

April 30, 2008
I found Guy Hunter-Watts book of the best walks in Andalucia indispensable. Guy's local knowledge of the area and use of both man-made and natural navigation aids makes the routes easy to follow. Additional tips such as where to find a good meal and a bed after a long walk are a valuable addition!
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.Costa Blanca Berlitz Pocket Guide

from: Berlitz Publishing

October 31, 2003
I found Guy Hunter-Watts book of the best walks in Andalucia indispensable. Guy's local knowledge of the area and use of both man-made and natural navigation aids makes the routes easy to follow. Additional tips such as where to find a good meal and a bed after a long walk are a valuable addition!
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