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Ten Basic Rules for Hikers

Find out which stage is for you!
Find out which stage is for you!

Come to the Great Path!

With a Sea View
With a Sea View

Walk along the Stages of the Coastal Path

A Route throughout the Province
A Route throughout the Province

More than 850 km-long Route and the First of its Kind in Andalusia

White Villages and Mountains
White Villages and Mountains

Varied Landscape along the Route

Walk and Get Better
Walk and Get Better

Every Stage means a Personal Challenge

Ten Basic Rules for Hikers

In the following paragraphs there is some basic information, from the very origins of hiking to the knowledge of the signs or the ‘MIDE’ method that all hikers must keep in mind.

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Ten Basic Rules for Hikers
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  1. You must not drop or bury litter. Take it to the waist collection point.
  2. Never light the fire. Bring prepared meals.
  3. Close gates, hut’s doors, bars on doors, etc. That you find on your way in order to prevent cattle from going out or other animals from coming in.
  4. Follow footpaths. Shortcuts can only damage the ground, and make the original path disappear.
  5. Motor vehicles should be used on roads, and not on paths. You must not harm peace and quiet of the countryside with the motor noise.
  6. Dogs must be kept on a leash in order not to frighten kettle or animals.
  7. Take care of fountains, rivers, and other water sources. You must not throw soap, detergent, contaminating products or waste into water.
  8. Never pull up flowers or branches, so we could all enjoy them.
  9. You must not set up camp at places that do not serve that purpose, but only at camp sites.
  10. Get to know, respect and commit yourself to defending the environment.