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Communications

As a general principle, the bigger the town, the better the communications. Smaller villages nearly all have one public phone box and a post office (the latter often only open from 8.30am to 9.30am, Monday to Friday). Mobile phone coverage is widespread but this can fluctuate in mountainous regions – although in the author’s experience all the walks in this book seem to be covered. Internet coverage is available in most hotels and casas rurales, but if a daily connection is important to you, check before making a booking.

What to take on a walk

Everyone has favourite bits of kit they like to take on a walk, but a few items are common for an enjoyable – and safe – walking experience:

 map, compass, GPS device, mobile phone, torch, knife

 basic first aid kit; plasters, antiseptic cream, bandage

 mosquito and insect repellent

 camera, binoculars

 hat, sunscreen and sunglasses (useful all year round)

 waterproofs

 appropriate footwear: should be able to cope with a mixture of terrains – granite can be slippery when wet and harder soles are not a good idea.