Tag: andalucia
Note – 2024-04-16 16:06
Today's trailhead was just a 20 minute drive from Granada city. 4 kilometers and 300 meters of ascent later we reached the delectable and very well named summit of "Cerro Buenavista". We ate our lunch...
Note – 2024-04-10 11:40
Río Bacal, Jayena - Sendero de los Arrieros - Mirador de la Encina - Poza del Romance Brilliant hiking route over some new ground for me/us. Incredible that so much varied and interesting walking terr...
Note – 2024-04-10 08:41
Spring is in the air and so starts our Andalucia river walking season. Yesterday, we found a 6 km long stretch of river, a bit overgrown after the winter, but full of color, challenges and interest. G...
Note – 2024-03-26 17:33
Came across an old castle today. The "Castillo de los Moros"at Restabal (Lecrin Valley) is almost certainly from the Nasrid dynasty & built between the 13th & 14th Centuries. May have been part of a m...
Note – 2024-03-26 15:41
Fortune definitely favors the brave. Our hiking group (and a local Restabal dog called Tom!) turned out this morning on a cold, gray, drizzly morning in the hope of better weather later in the day. We...
Note – 2024-02-28 09:19
After negotiating our way through the narrow streets of Molvizar we headed steeply uphill in a tough, hour long, battle against the strong winds. That all changed when we started the traverse to the M...
Note – 2024-02-23 17:21
@jds all thanks to the Moors who occupied this area from the 8th until the late 15th centuries. Their legacy remains throughout Andalucia, thankfully!
Note – 2024-02-23 15:08
A tiring but worthwhile day today watering our olive trees the old way by flooding the land via the ancient system of irrigation channels. Fulfilling!
Exploring the ravines of the Gorafe Badlands
Hiking in the ravines of the Gorafe Desert whilst also filling in some blanks on the map and ascending "Barranco de los Nómadas"
Note – 2024-02-07 09:29
@lkanies we have two areas here in southern Spain. The Gorafe badlands (see photo) and the Tabernas badlands in Almeria. The Tabernas area is the most famous, as it is where countless movies have been...
Note – 2024-02-07 08:05
After a long day driving and hiking yesterday, the last thing I needed was to be stuck in traffic whilst passing through Granada. Farmers tractors blocking the motorways and protesting against subsidy...
Note – 2024-02-05 15:37
@todayilearned good story. I just live the history behind those old movies shit here in Almeria
Note – 2024-01-24 14:58
@Steveb I don't unfortunately but as the area is only a 15 minute drive from Granada it could open up lots of Granada options for you. Search booking.com "Cumbres Verde's" or "La Zubia" for closest
Note – 2023-11-28 17:44
@[email protected] They are very popular in the Italian Dolomites but Andalucia is becoming a bit of a winter alternative for this fast developing sport. Here's a few more shots from yesterday
Note – 2023-11-27 14:32
Sampled the delights of the new Via Ferrata at Cadiar today. A grade K3 and a grade K4 available. Wire bridge, tyrolean, pendulum and some steep, airy ladders perched in space. All very entertaining.
