How to get a permission for restricted footpaths in the Sierra de Grazalema

How to get a permission for restricted footpaths in the Sierra de Grazalema

Some of the most rewarding walks in the Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park have restricted access and require a permit before you can walk them. These include El Pinsapar, El Torreón, Garganta Verde and Llano de Ravel.

The permit system can now be handled online rather than through a visit to a park visitor centre. The booking system is in Spanish, which can make the process confusing if you are not a Spanish speaker, but once you know which options to select it is fairly straightforward.

You can apply for a permit up to two months in advance, so it is worth planning ahead, particularly if you are visiting at a busy time of year. This guide explains which walks require permission and takes you through the online booking process step by step.

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A week of August day trips in Grazalema

A week of August day trips in Grazalema

In Grazalema we are spoilt for choices between the myriad of places to visit. During a week of August day trips, a selection of the most diverse took me to historical sites, natural cave formations, a shaded woodland walk, botanic garden (El Bosque), rivers, lakes , a museum (Palacio Mondrago, Ronda) and an early morning walk above the village of Grazalema through the Sierra de Endrinal

Even the lightest breeze is appreciated when you are out and about in the sierras during August. Setting off with sun cream, hat and plenty of chilled water, even late into the afternoons the sun shows little desire to lower in the sky.

The brilliant blue skies of August can be relied upon to form a beautiful backdrop to most images with occasional pure white fluffy clouds offering an interesting colour contrast.

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Hornets – The Gentle Giants of the Wasp World

Hornets - The Gentle Giants of the Wasp World


English: Hornet
Scientific: Vespa crabro
Spanish: Avispón / Avispa Europea
Catalan: Vespa xana
Portuguese: Vespa grande

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Hornets (Vespa crabro) Avispón
Hornets (Vespa crabro) Avispón

This article, Hornets – The Gentle Giants of the Wasp World, is about the native hornet to Spain Vespa crabra.

Read about the invasive species of hornets in Spain over at Wildside Holidays: https://wildsideholidays.co.uk/hornets-in-spain/

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Apartments or house rentals in Grazalema?

Exploring Grazalema: Where to Stay - Apartments, Houses, or Hotels?

When it comes to planning your vacation in the picturesque Sierra de Grazalema, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is where to stay. You have the choice of apartments, houses, or hotels. Making this decision can be challenging, but in this article, we’ll explore the advantages of opting for an apartment or house rentals in the Sierra de Grazalema over a traditional hotel stay.

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About the Grazalema Guide

Welcome to the Grazalema Guide. I’m Clive Muir, and I’ve been living in this part of Andalucía for many years. I created this website to share my knowledge of Grazalema, the Sierra de Grazalema and the surrounding white villages, and to help visitors discover the area with useful information from someone who actually knows it. … Read more