Note – 2023-09-12 06:58
Traditional "Tinaos" roofing construction, typical of the old villages of La Alpujarra, in the Spanish provinces of Almería and Granada. Photos of some from Pitres and Capilerilla The "tinao" creates...
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Note – 2023-09-10 08:59
Good morning to you all from Lanjarón in the Alpujarras, Spain where it's building up to be another fine day after some early morning low cloud inversion. Enjoy your Sunday!
Note – 2023-08-17 19:27
@recollir thank you. I bet the Sierra Nevada was very different 30 years ago!So nice to spend summer nights at altitude in the mountains. We did misinterpret the wind speeds though so it was much cool...
Note – 2023-07-14 10:52
@Steveb I agree with you. During July we always have a couple of intense weeks. Last couple of years here in Lanjaron we have reached 43/44 for a couple of days. Highest so far this July is 39. It's n...
Note – 2023-06-25 08:23
After a night in the hills I came back home to Lanjarón to be met by the towns annual week-long fiesta. A celebration of colour and noise. Senses a bit blown. Enjoyed it, but think I prefer the quiet...
Note – 2023-06-12 13:28
@AdamBishop @spanishhighs The walking group have an ascent planned 27th June if you are interested and free. Bus from Capileira.
Note – 2023-05-30 06:27
Morning sunlight on the Tajo Colorado cliffs, opposite the Andalucian town of Lanjarón in the Alpujarra
Note – 2023-05-18 07:28
Linear hike from Ferreirola to Pampaneira after a stop for a tapa lunch in Capileira.
Note – 2023-05-17 07:45
Some quiet corners of some of our traditional Alpujarra villages. The roofs are built with traditional materials and some date back to the times of occupation by the Moors. Wonderful places to visit w...
Note – 2023-05-16 18:27
Just had to stop and take this photo on my way to "work" this morning. The first rays of the sun are illuminating the Alpujarra towns of Bubion and Capileira. The Barranco de Poqueira remains in shade...
Note – 2023-05-08 15:35
I love these village "fuentes" you find in the villages of the Alpujarra in rural Spain. Built in times long gone by. You just can't beat the sound of running water, especially in these difficult time...
Note – 2023-05-08 15:30
The quiet and quaint little village of Ferreirola in the Alpujarras, this morning, as the initial rays of the sun arrive. Just stunning!
Note – 2023-05-06 18:38
Going to be a nice sunset tonight in the Alpujarras. Goodnight from the town of Lanjarón, south of Granada
Note – 2023-05-05 08:55
Beautiful morning here in . Here's a view from our dog walk showing the valley of the Rio Lanjarón leading up into the Sierra Nevada and the Ermita Tajo de la Cruz on the hill to the right. Have a gre...
Note – 2023-04-15 08:12
A section of the GR142 long distance path through the Alpujarras this morning. And what a morning it is. Have a great weekend everybody.