El Perro Negro

Grumpy old mountain man living in Spain

Tag: walking

Walk the Canada del Senero, Sierra de Huetor

Walk the Canada del Senero, Sierra de Huetor

A nice 12km walk on a cloudy day through the lush forests along the Cañada del Sereno in the Parque Natural de la Sierra de Huetor. Not the most inspirational of walks given the overcast conditions an...

Walking, Andalucia, Nomads

Ascent of Peña de la Cruz, Sierra de Huetor

Ascent of Peña de la Cruz, Sierra de Huetor

We headed to the Sierra de Huetor just north of Granada. There was a peak there that I had seen many times from the A92 motorway during my years in Spain. It is called the Penon de la Cruz. I never climbed it before because, quite frankly, it looked a bit uninteresting and boring. How wrong was I?

Walking, Andalucia, Nomads

Tajos de Maro Coastal Walk

Tajos de Maro Coastal Walk

Describes a rather easy, relaxed coastal walk between La Herradura and Nerja on the Costa Tropical, Spain

Nomads, Walking, Andalucia

Puerto de Frigiliana & Mirador de Agua

Puerto de Frigiliana & Mirador de Agua

We discovered a superb circuit of the Puerto de Frigiliana and the Mirador de Agua. Great views and superb weather despite a cold start.

Nomads, Andalucia, Walking

The Dehesa de Camarate, Lugros

The Dehesa de Camarate, Lugros

Photos from yesterdays walk in the beautiful Dehesa de Camarate near Lugros. We were a bit early for the October explosion of autumnal colours but a nice walk nevertheless.

Walking, Andalucia, Nomads

Walk the Los Cahorros de Monachil Gorge, Granada

Walk the Los Cahorros de Monachil Gorge, Granada

There's something uniquely satisfying about reading the weather right. 10 minutes after finishing the walk today in the Monachil Gorge the heavens opened. Really good to be back enjoying Los Cahorros near Granada, 15 years since I was last there.

Walking, Nomads

Making a Splash - River walk at Albunuelas, Lecrin Valley

Making a Splash - River walk at Albunuelas, Lecrin Valley

A superb way to spend a hot summers day! Walking up the river gorge outside The village of Albuñuelas in the Lecrin Valley near Granada, Spain.

Walking, Andalucia, Nomads

Cerro de los Machos, Sierra Nevada

Cerro de los Machos, Sierra Nevada

Yesterday's trip into the dramatic Corral del Veleta. Still plenty of snow remaining. A steep climb up to the wonderful viewpoint of Cerro de los Machos.

Walking, Sierra Nevada, Nomads

Cerro de Caballo, Sierra Nevada

Cerro de Caballo, Sierra Nevada

Yesterdays walk up Europe's most south westerly 3000m peak, the Cerro de Caballo. The old legs feel a bit tired today, my first time at altitude since the heart problems and definitely struggled getting enough oxygen circulating through the body. Must go even slower next time!

Sierra Nevada, Nomads, Walking

Exploring Andalucia with the Nomads - the first 11 trips

Exploring Andalucia with the Nomads - the first 11 trips

During the onset of the Covid crisis in 2020, I decided to form a small local walking group. The objective was simple, weekly walking & meeting people once lock down restrictions were lifted. I named the group "Alpujarra Nomads". We go all over Andalucia in our search for nature & mountains!

Walking, Video, Andalucia, Nomads

Walking in the Footsteps of the Moors in the Alpujarras

Walking in the Footsteps of the Moors in the Alpujarras

Describes a walk alongside ancient irrigation channels originally installed by the Moors high above the town of Lanjaron in the Alpujarra

Alpujarras, Walking