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Hiking and walking in Andalucia

Walking into a surreal Martian Landcape

Walking into a surreal Martian Landcape

We had an eventful, interesting and ultimately fulfilling day on the western slopes of the Cerro de Caballo a couple of days ago. The route is along the Acequia los Hechos and up to the remote and lonely, hidden lake of Laguna Puesta Cura.

Into the Mouth of the Fish

Into the Mouth of the Fish

A chain across the dirt track halted our walking plan for the day. Instead we had to look for an alternative. As in many cases like this, the alternative turned out to be superb! The peak of Boca de la Pesca, located in the Cumbres Verdes just 15 minutes from Granada.

Exploring the Sierra Mágina

Exploring the Sierra Mágina

Photos from the trip into the Sierra Mágina over the last couple of days. A lovely, compact and interesting mountain range largely overlooked by foreigners. We saw only 1 other hiker in 2 days of wandering here.

Cerro Huenes group, an unknown gem in the Cumbres Verdes

Cerro Huenes group, an unknown gem in the Cumbres Verdes

The Cumbres Verdes range south of Granada is very accessible. Most people head for the deserved reigning peak of the range, the spectacular, Trevenque. However there is a really nice hike just as accessible. This is round the Cerro Huenes group.

Pico Lopera, a quality ascent of modest altitude

Pico Lopera, a quality ascent of modest altitude

After nearly two months having a pacemaker implant and then recovering from it, I was finally able to get out with the walking group again. We chose Pico Lopera, a modest peak in the north of the Sierra de Almijara.

Prado Llano and Refugio Poqueira

Prado Llano and Refugio Poqueira

Our route to the Refugio Poqueira started at the Hoya del Portillo and ascended through the pine forests to the viewpoint of Puerto Molina. Snow capped peaks surrounded us.

Ruta de los Mineros, Sierra de Lujar

Ruta de los Mineros, Sierra de Lujar

For many years I have gazed south to the rather uninspiring lump of the Sierra de Lujar. This small mountain range nearly 2000m high has never inspired me to walk it's seemingly boring wooded hillsides. A day with the Nomads Walking Group there has changed my opinion.