Note – 2023-02-16 16:46
Lovely walk with Chris Stewart and his group today visiting the quiet villages of Sorvilan and Polopos in the Sierra de Contraviesa. Sea, sun, colour and good banter. Recommended to do this beautiful...
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Note – 2023-02-16 15:57
Pretty in Pink! Almond Blossom today in the Sierra de Contraviesa hills, south of Granada, Spain. Looking south towards the Mediterranean Sea
Note – 2023-02-14 16:50
Been out this afternoon scouting out the "Ruta Boabdil" in the Lecrin Valley. In particular the 12km stage between Albuñuelas and Conchar. Ruta Boabdil Highlights: Length 113km, 2726m of ascent 14 con...
Note – 2023-02-14 09:19
The approach to the spectacular and easily identifiable mountain of Trevenque (2079m) along the dry rambla of the Arenales valley. Cumbres Verdes range near Granada, Spain
Note – 2023-02-14 09:14
@tapasinthesun Start at Collado Sevilla only 20 minutes from Granada ring road. We did the "Arenales" approach to Trevenque and returned via Cortijo Rosales and above the Dilar valley. 4.5hrs. Superb...
Note – 2023-02-14 08:59
Is it Mordor? Nah, it's the peak of Boca de la Pesca in the Cumbres Verde range of hills near Granada, with the deep valley of the Rio Dilar to it's left. Have seen it looking more like Mordor though,...
Note – 2023-02-07 09:25
@tapasinthesun I remember during a walk, meeting the film crew who were shooting some scenes in the Rambla Tabernas (near the Oasis). Security kept popping heads out of the bushes as we ate our sandwi...
Note – 2023-02-02 10:53
The amazing Cerro Alfaro! A superb ascent of this wonderful peak. Winter is the perfect time to visit the Tabernas desert badlands, with clear blue skies and incredible clarity in the air.
Note – 2023-02-01 18:19
@tapasinthesun @tapasinthesun try this link which will take you to a pdf download explaining the geology of the Tabernas basin https://drive.proton.me/urls/D6VHQ424ZG#1V4RDYdymDfi
Note – 2023-02-01 18:17
Tortured scenery! Cerro Alfaro from the badlands to the north. In fact this shot was taken from the point at which the tank went over the cliff in "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and Harrison For...
Note – 2023-02-01 10:44
Strange rock formations in the "Valley of the Dragons Tails", Tabernas desert badlands
Note – 2023-01-31 17:43
Today we've been enjoying the spectacular views of mountains, deserts and sea from one of my favourite mountains, Cerro Alfaro near Almeria. Might "only" be a mere 744m in height, but a challenging an...
Cold fingers in the Contraviesa
The "beast from the north" had arrived and the weather was turning colder. The high mountains were out, so we headed for the lower Sierra de Contraviesa hills.
Note – 2023-01-22 09:45
Here's a more "normal" night shot of my town, Lanjarón, under the stars. The constellation of Orion to the top left and the Pleiades to the extreme right.
The Reluctant Pathbuilder and the Lentegi Circular
Describes a hike around the Lentegi Circular PR440 path in the Sierra de Almijara
Note – 2023-01-05 21:58
Impromptu flamenco in a local bar tonight. One of the reasons I love rural Spain