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Staying safe

When heading off on any walk, always let at least one person know where you’re going and the time at which you expect to return.

Log the following emergency telephone numbers into your mobile:

 112 Emergency services general number

 062 Guardía Civil (police)

 061 Medical emergencies

 080 Fire brigade

In addition to the usual precautions you would take, there are a few things to remember when walking in Andalucía:

 Water – be aware that in dry years some of the springs that are mentioned in this guide can slow to little more than a trickle or dry up altogether. Always carry plenty of water. I’d also recommend keeping a supply of water purification tablets in your daypack.

 Fire – in the dry months the hillsides of Andalucía become a vast tinderbox. Be very careful if you smoke or use a camping stove.

 Hunting areas – signs for ‘coto’ or ‘coto privado de caza’ designate an area where hunting is permitted in season and not that you’re entering private property. Cotos are normally marked by a small rectangular sign divided into a white-and-black triangle.