El Perro Negro

Grumpy old mountain man living in Spain

Tag: hiking

Note – 2023-10-25 16:35

Note – 2023-10-25 16:35

Granada province still has free tapas with every drink. And, long may it continue! Here's some tapas our group were given after our hike yesterday at Bar Faroles in Lanjaron

Andalucia, Hiking, Photography

Note – 2023-10-25 06:48

Note – 2023-10-25 06:48

Images from yesterday's trip to "Los Cahorros de Monachil" near Granada. The actual gorge was a bit crowded for my liking, but nevertheless, this is a gem of a hike in very spectacular scenery, with l...

Hiking, Photography, Andalucia

Note – 2023-10-24 13:44

@TimKStanton semi retired hiking guide Tim

Hiking

Note – 2023-10-23 16:13

Note – 2023-10-23 16:13

Up in the Alpujarra forests in the cloud and drizzle today near Puente Palo. Very atmospheric but I have definitely turned into a fair weather walker 🤣

Photography, Hiking, Weather

Note – 2023-10-20 09:51

Note – 2023-10-20 09:51

Highest mountain in mainland Spain, Mulhacén, 3482m, this morning with snow blowing from the summit in the strong winds. Snow level 2500m.

Sierra Nevada, Hiking, Weather

Note – 2023-10-20 08:58

Note – 2023-10-20 08:58

Always nice to see the first snows of the winter arrive here in the Sierra Nevada. Here is a photo from 2500m at the ski area. The mountains change from summer to winter in an extremely short period,...

Sierra Nevada, Hiking, Weather

Note – 2023-10-17 15:15

Note – 2023-10-17 15:15

Poor weather up high today so our hiking group settled for a simple circular walk up to the Ermita Santo Cristo del Zapato above the village of Pinos de Valle in the Lecrin Valley.

Hiking, Andalucia, Photography

Note – 2023-10-15 09:27

Note – 2023-10-15 09:27

Picos de Europa - day 5 Spectacular morning departure from the Refugio Jermoso with cloud inversion until this all cleared at the Las Colladinas. Then it was a rough descent to the green, lush valley...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-10-14 11:44

Note – 2023-10-14 11:44

Picos de Europa - day 4/5 Evening sunset and morning cloud inversion At the Refugio Collado Jermoso conditions were almost perfect for enjoying the beautiful sunset and stunning early morning cloud in...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-10-12 08:02

Note – 2023-10-12 08:02

Picos de Europa day 4 - to the Refugio Collado Jermoso From the top of the Fuente Dé cable car we had to hike 8km with 1000m of ascent over the mountains to the west, crossing the Colladina de las Nie...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-10-10 16:40

Note – 2023-10-10 16:40

Been out today enjoying the Alpujarra villages of La Taha with a group of American visitors hiking with author Chris Stewart (Driving Over Lemons).

Hiking, Alpujarras, Photography

Note – 2023-10-09 09:36

Note – 2023-10-09 09:36

Picos de Europa day 3 - Refugio Cabaña Verónica and Torre de Horcados Rojos We used the cable car from Fuente Dé for access to the high mountains. A spectacular hike to the remarkable Refugio Cabaña V...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-10-08 09:38

Note – 2023-10-08 09:38

Picos de Europa day 2 - Sotres to Tielve We did this hike as the holiday weekend crowds had closed the road to the Urriellu area. This was an impromptu alternative. Glad we did it as it gave us a glim...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-10-07 08:15

Note – 2023-10-07 08:15

Picos de Europa day 1 - The Garganta de Cares We set off in the dark to catch the first of the sun's rays entering the gorge. This is an out and back route from Poncebos (26km), unless transport can b...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-10-06 16:42

@glaskows regarding the Picos de Europa I would get the guidebook by Cicerone Press https://www.cicerone.co.uk/walking-in-the-picos-de-europa. Choose an easy route and take it slow. Enjoy the views, t...

Hiking, Books

Note – 2023-10-06 07:42

Note – 2023-10-06 07:42

I apologise if my timeline for the next week is filled with landscapes and scenes from the mountains of the Picos de Europa. I have only just been able to get the images off camera (I know, I'm a bit...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-10-05 16:31

Note – 2023-10-05 16:31

And this is the beautifully situated Refugio Collado Jermoso in the Picos de Europa. A proper, "old school", refuge. Cosy, a bit cramped, but very friendly with great food and all at a really fair pri...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

Note – 2023-09-29 15:31

Note – 2023-09-29 15:31

Like a scene from "Lord of the Rings", today we enjoyed the spectacular delights of the Garganta de Cares gorge in the Picos de Europa. We missed breakfast and set off in the dark to catch the morning...

Hiking, Photography, Spain

5 DAY WALKING HOLIDAY Picos de Europa

5 DAY WALKING HOLIDAY Picos de Europa

Summary This is one of Europe's most sought after and top treks. Superb hiking each day though a variety of types of terrain. From the spectacular Barranco de Cares through to the high mountain pastur...

Nomads, Hiking, Alpujarras

Note – 2023-09-26 06:59

Note – 2023-09-26 06:59

Had a great day yesterday with a group of returning friends from Northern Ireland. Intent on doing Stage 7 of the "Gran Senda de Málaga" from Canillas de Aceituno to Cómpeta, but bailed out at Salares...

Hiking, Photography, Spain