El Perro Negro

Grumpy old mountain man living in Spain

Tag: alpujarras

Note – 2026-05-15 06:39

Note – 2026-05-15 06:39

Taking a photography group through the "Pueblos Blancos" villages of Capileira, Bubion and Pampaneira yesterday. So, guess what? Here's some images of white village scenes 😂

Photography, Spain, Alpujarras, Andalucia

Note – 2025-10-28 17:22

Note – 2025-10-28 17:22

Mi pueblo

Lanjaron, Alpujarras, Spain

Note – 2024-11-13 16:00

Note – 2024-11-13 16:00

Storm clouds are rolling in and heading this way.

Alpujarras, Spain, Clouds

Note – 2024-04-18 18:24

Note – 2024-04-18 18:24

Today I've been hiking round the quiet, arab-influenced villages of La Taha before crossing the ancient bridge over the Rio Trevelez, ascending the gorge via the old pack horse trail and then dropping...

Spain, Andalucia, Walking, Hiking, Alpujarras, Drivingoverlemons, Travel

Note – 2023-12-09 12:02

Note – 2023-12-09 12:02

A nice sight to see. Water flowing down the "acequias" (irrigation channel) this morning, illuminated by the morning sun.

Spain, Water, Waterfalls, Alpujarras, Granada, Photography, Landscape, Landscapephotography

Note – 2023-11-04 09:40

Note – 2023-11-04 09:40

A bright but very breezy morning here in southern Spain. We recorded very high winds yesterday of over 75 km/hr and incredibly our solar panels manage to stay attached to the house! Similar today I am...

Landscape, Landscapephotography, Alpujarras, Spain, Granada, Lanjaron

Note – 2023-10-15 17:50

Note – 2023-10-15 17:50

Stunning sunset tonight above Lanjarón

Sunsets, Spain, Alpujarras

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).

Spain, Hiking, Walking, Alpujarras

Note – 2023-05-18 07:28

Note – 2023-05-18 07:28

Linear hike from Ferreirola to Pampaneira after a stop for a tapa lunch in Capileira.

Alpujarras, Spain, Hiking, Walking, Landscape, Landscapephotography

Note – 2023-05-17 07:45

Note – 2023-05-17 07:45

Some quiet corners of some of our traditional Alpujarra villages. The roofs are built with traditional materials and some date back to the times of occupation by the Moors. Wonderful places to visit w...

Alpujarras, Spain, Villages, History, Buildings, Andalucia

Note – 2023-05-16 18:27

Note – 2023-05-16 18:27

Just had to stop and take this photo on my way to "work" this morning. The first rays of the sun are illuminating the Alpujarra towns of Bubion and Capileira. The Barranco de Poqueira remains in shade...

Hiking, Spain, Alpujarras, Landscape, Landscapephotography

Note – 2023-04-15 08:12

Note – 2023-04-15 08:12

A section of the GR142 long distance path through the Alpujarras this morning. And what a morning it is. Have a great weekend everybody.

Alpujarras, Spain, Hiking, Walking, Landscape, Landscapephotography, Photography

Note – 2023-04-07 09:14

Note – 2023-04-07 09:14

Ermita del Tajo de la Cruz, Lanjarón

Alpujarras, Andalucia, Spain, Blackandwhite, Photography

Note – 2023-03-24 09:52

Note – 2023-03-24 09:52

A year ago today the Sahara Dust arrived (Calima). The whole of the south of Spain was affected. Our town Lanjarón, was turned dirty orange, almost like a Sci-Fi movie. After a week we were left with...

Calima, Saharadust, Alpujarras, Spain, Skies, Weather

Note – 2023-02-06 17:08

Note – 2023-02-06 17:08

Beautiful light tonight over the Tajo Colorao and Lanjarón as the clouds roll in over the Alpujarras

Sunset, Landscape, Alpujarras, Spain, Landscapephotography, Clouds

Note – 2023-02-05 12:28

Note – 2023-02-05 12:28

Today's dog walk, the "Ruta Pescados" near Lanjaron in the Alpujarras. A newly developed trail once used to bring fish from the coast to the town. Beautiful walk with great views of the Cerro de Cabal...

Lanjaron, Alpujarras, Sierranevada, Spain, Hiking, Walking, Trail, Landscapephotography, Landscape

Note – 2023-02-03 11:21

Note – 2023-02-03 11:21

Trying out the new 40mm prime lens on this morning's dog walk.

Alpujarras, Spain, Flowers, Orchids, Photography

Note – 2023-01-20 09:17

Note – 2023-01-20 09:17

Good morning from the spa town of Lanjarón in the Alpujarras! Sunlight on Cerro de la Escolta 949m earlier today

Alpujarras, Spain, Sunrise, Skies, Clouds, Landscape

Note – 2023-01-14 11:50

Note – 2023-01-14 11:50

Views from the today's dog walk. Lots of water, sun and fresh air!

Dogs, Dogsofmastodon, Andalucia, Spain, Alpujarras, Acequias

Note – 2023-01-13 16:18

Note – 2023-01-13 16:18

Views from the today's dog walk

Dogs, Dogsofmastodon, Andalucia, Spain, Alpujarras, Acequias