Essential items for all seasons:
- Worn in light walking boots. If you have to wear new walking boots, bring ‘second skin’ plasters to avoid being affected by blisters.
- Walking socks (light breathable ones for summer and warm ones for winter).
- Water bottle.
- Light weight day pack.
- Walking stick if you normally use one.
- Lightweight trousers for comfortable walking in all terrain.

Spring to early autumn:
- Warm clothes for cooler evenings.
- Lightweight waterproof jacket.
- Hat, Sunscreen, Swimwear.
- Sun glasses for sensitive eyes.
- Sandals for “after walking”.

Late autumn and winter:
- Warm clothes (i.e. fleece), which you can superpose on top of breathable T-shirts.
- Warm hat, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof trousers, Gloves.

Travel essentials:
- Valid passport.
- Travel insurance policy which should also include hill walking.
- Make sure you keep any medication you need in your hand luggage and not in your suitcase during flights in case your suitcase is lost.

If you suffer from any medical condition or you have any dietary requirements (i.e. vegetarian, gluten free diet) let your guide know:
- Dietary wise, it normally isn’t a problem in Andalusia as there is a great choice of food in the restaurants.
- Spanish Chemists are very knowledgeable and can normally find Spanish equivalents to foreign medicines.

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This tip is provided by supplier M16078