Tag: spain

Note – 2024-01-05 09:52
At long last we've had some much needed rain, falling as snow above 2000m. Here is the town of Lanjarón seen a few minutes ago with threatening, but very welcoming, rain clouds gathering. Small rainbo...

Note – 2023-12-20 09:24
Snow and ice on the highest peaks of Spain's Sierra Nevada yesterday. Mulhacén 3482m, Veleta 3394m and Alcazaba 3350m

Note – 2023-12-20 09:18
The northern faces of the Sierra Nevada, Spain seen yesterday from the Alto de Calabozo 1651m

Note – 2023-12-16 12:23
I can't remember seeing almond blossom appearing pre Christmas. Just shows how warm and dry it's been this December.

Note – 2023-12-13 11:28
Lots of fun had by our weekly hiking group on the new Via Ferrata at Cadiar. Thanks to Felipe for helping me out and making sure we were doing things in a safe manner. Recommended if you are in the ar...

Note – 2023-12-13 08:39
Strange winter so far. We have had 25c+ temps last few days and last night a fire ignited on the next hillside to us. This meant a long night monitoring the situation in case the wind changed directio...

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.

Note – 2023-12-03 17:14
It may be cold and dark early but we do continue to get some wonderful sunset shows. Got to be quick though because they don't last long

Note – 2023-11-29 09:59
Yesterdays walk. Acequia Mezquerina - Tello - Acequia Nueva - Bordaila - Lanjaron - BAR! 15km, 650m ascent, 6 very tranquilo hours!

Note – 2023-11-29 09:49
Water in the Rio Lanjarón and Acequia Nueva yesterday. No tripod, so attempted to slow down the water by hand holding down to 1/8th second. N.B An "acequia" " is an irrigation channel" that takes wate...

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.

Note – 2023-11-22 09:17
Autumnal colours whilst hiking the Barranco TinTín (yes, really!) outside Quentar yesterday in Granada Province. A beautiful valley rich in vegetation







