Walking guides

An original founder of Andalucian Adventures, Clive has fallen so in love with the region that, in addition to living there, he has bought a large organic goat farm. As well as helping out on the mountain milk round he now divides his time between caring for both our guests and his goats and teaching English to the business community in Cordoba.

After many years spent travelling the world with his wife MJ, Peter trained in outdoor education. However, he became distracted by the beauty of the Aracena region and finally settled there, where he now owns and runs a small farm and loves introducing our guests to the routes and villages around his home – a great enthusiast about life in rural Spain.

Escaping from London in 1983, David ran a language school in Arcos de la Frontera until he discovered Grazalema. An official guide in the Natural Park and crazy about flowers, he gives his time to leading walks around the park. With his botanical knowledge, David will again be leading our perennially popular flower walks.

MJ finally settled in the Aracena Natural Park after years spent travelling with her husband Peter Ott. She joined us seven years ago, having watched the joy Peter experienced from showing Aracena to our groups. A lover of both people and nature, she shares her extensive local knowledge with our painters.

Originally from New Zealand, Michelle settled in the charming village of Soller, Mallorca with her partner and young daughter. Having set up an outdoor adventure business she continues to pursue her love of the mountains and nature, whilst sharing her knowledge of the history, plant life and local culture of this fabulous region.

Kate travelled from Battersea to Bombay and to many other distant parts of the world. Before coming to live in the Alpujarras with her husband, Jeff, she worked as a researcher in hospices, schools, psychiatric hospitals and prisons. She considers it a privilege to share her life in the region with our guests.

Jeff has being living in the Alpujarras for four years and is a keen climber and outdoor enthusiast. A teacher in PE and Geography he also has a post graduate degree in Outdoor Environmental Education. With considerable experience trekking and climbing in Europe, America and Nepal, he claims to be related to Owain Glyndwr!

After her first visit to Grazalema in 1983 Jo moved here in 1999 with her Spanish partner and children. She combines guiding in the Natural Park with language teaching. She looks forward to helping you get the best from your holiday with all she´s learnt since living in this fantastic part of the world!

Kerstin left Germany to visit Catalunya in 1999 and loved it so much she never returned. Now completely immersed in the Catalan culture, she has recently completed a PhD at Barcelona University. A keen walker, her studies have enabled her to get to know the region and its landscapes she loves so much.

Since completing his studies in anthropology and art, he worked for the United Nations Fund for Development, where after a couple of years he decided to dedicate himself to his art. He lives in Barcelona and combines studio practice with his Doctoral Studies in Art Theory. Whenever he gets the chance he heads for the hills either alone or with our groups.

With a background in nature conservation, Hugh has a wide knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for wildlife. He has explored much of Spain and his love for its rich flora and fauna and spectacular landscapes drew him to joining us. A keen butterfly specialist you are likely to learn things well beyond watercolours!

Born in Rome Stefano grew up in the Mountains of Abruzzo, central Italy. With a degree in animal biology and a good knowledge of archaeology, Stefano also has over 20 years' experience as a mountain leader, and his explorer’s spirit has taken him to every continent. He loves to share his country’s culture, history, and natural places with our guests.

Born only 30 kilometres from Prades, Josep has spent most of his free time exploring the Montsant and Priorat regions both on foot and by bicycle. Having worked in Germany where he met Kerstin, he returned to Barcelona and a busy life as a chemical engineer. Luckily he enjoys his time with us so much that he takes time off to join us.

Katharine moved to the Isles of Scilly in 1999, to pursue her fascination with prehistoric burial chambers! She carries out archaeological recording on the Islands as well as leading guided walks and teaching adult education classes. Her interest in all things Scillonian also extends to birds and sub-tropical plants.

After a career in travel and many years of working in the Cévennes mountains in the south of France, Sarah finally moved there in 2003 and feels she has come home. From her hillside home she walks, writes, photographs and hunts mushrooms. Sarah is a very welcome addition to our team both as a guide and for her wise counsel.

From the mountainous region in the north-west of Italy called Valle d'Aosta, Cinzia's first love is the mountains where she claims to have ski-raced before she could walk! Since reading Forestry and Environmental Science at the University of Turin she has worked in tourism as a walking guide and hotel manager in Tuscany.