Questions tagged [spain]
Questions specific to Spain
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Did I see a wolf's pawprint?
This weekend, I was hiking in the Spanish Sierra de Guadarrama.
On a small trail north of Navacerrada (used by only a handful of people each day at the moment), at 1905m height, I encountered the ...
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Hiking in the Pyrenees late July/early August, what track should I do?
I'm looking for a 5-7 days hike. Or something around that, more or less, I'm flexible.
The idea would be to stay away from hordes of tourists. We don't mind people, but we don't like queuing up on a ...
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Good quality walking maps for Spain
What re the best quality walking, trekking maps for Spain? In the UK were pretty lucky as we have the Ordance Survey (a government body that maintains all topo maps). Is there an equivalent in Spain?
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Winter camping in Western Europe sleeping bag question
I will be car camping in Western Europe (Portugal & Spain) from Nov. 14-Dec. 22nd this year. I will be camping in a wide range of environments, ranging from the mountainous Asturias Province of ...
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Are any canyons in the Sierra de Grazalema accessible without special canyoneering gear?
The book Sierra de Grazalema: Complete Guidebook to the Natural Park includes a chapter on canyons, describing two routes: one Garganta Verde and one through the Garganta de las Buitreras. Both ...
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How do I apply for a permit for the Zona de Reserva in Parque Natural Sierra de Grazalema? Can it be done online?
Within Parque Natural Sierra de Grazalema, is the Zona de Reserva, for which special permits are required:
The Spanish fir forest and other areas in the Reserve can only be visited at certain ...
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Are sleeping bags needed in southern Spain in summer?
My girlfriend and I are going camping in Europe this summer and are starting off in Spain. We have this tent, and are looking into sleeping bags. We have also been keeping an eye on the weather in ...
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How does camping in "restricted camping areas" in Spanish natural/national parks work?
On the map Parque Natural Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara, y Alhama, there are several marked Restricted camping areas within the natural park, typically alongside a recreational area. They tend to be in ...
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What free/open source maps can I put on my Garmin etrex vista HCX for walking in southern spain?
Are there any maps available that would be useful for walking off-road in southern spain that I can use with my Garmin etrex vista HCX?
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Are there mouflons without horns?
Once we were out hiking, we saw a goat-like animal in the hills around Tàrbena (Alicante, Spain). I wasn't sure what it was, cause it didn't have any horn but my mate insisted on a mouflon. I didn't ...