Three elements recur across every route on this coast. The first is water: there are no springs along the itineraries, and in summer consumption rises fast. The second is the ground: limestone, often polished and slippery, with exposed sections. The third is waymarking, which ranges from good to absent on the same route.
One practical consequence follows: local guides on the demanding routes are not a luxury service. They know the passages, the water situation and the escape options if something goes wrong.
For those walking unsupported, the sensible approach is to start with short panoramic routes, assess the terrain, and only then take on the descents to the coves or the inland gorges.
