Recently we decided on finding a hike (or bushwalk as we antipodeans like to say) and were lucky enough to come across an area just north of Salobreña called Los Guájares
Excursions
Great places to go in the surrounding area
N (323) for Nostalgia
by Martin Myall •
Here we are only just over a week away for the long-awaited A-7 inauguration and I’m going point out how nice the old roads are. No, I’ve not flipped my lid.
A Walk along Río Cacín
by Martin Myall •
Fifty walkers from the Almuñécar Hiking Club enjoyed a stroll between Bermejales Reservoir and Cacín, starting below the dam.
Sierra de la Almijara Walk
by Martin Myall •
The Almuñécar hiking club’s last walk was to the Sierra de la Almijara, which offered panoramic delights. The walkers were blessed with a sunny day, although just a bit on the chilly side up there in the mountains.
Motril Mining Excursion
by Julissa Quesada •
Knowing that the mines of Motril have recently re-opened, I decided to make it a family Sunday fun day and go for a visit.
Bonsai Garden Museum – Almuñécar
by David Darby •
Well, I decided that as I live in a townhouse in Almuñécar and from the main terrace you look straight down into the Bonsai Garden, it was about time I went and had a look around the place. As it turns out, it’s a really interesting, hidden treasure that is beautifully laid out on several…
San Jose in Almería
by Martin Myall •
San Jose, tucked away in the Natural Park of Cabo de Gata.Nijar has some amazing, uspoilt beaches. Minutes away, in Isleta del Moro, a tiny fishing village, time stands still.
Hiking Group Visits Cerro Albita
by Martin Myall •
A group of around 20 hikers stomped up to the top of Cerro Albita, which is above and behind La Herradura to enjoy the spectacular views.
A Day Out
by Martin Myall •
We are blessed with what surrounds us in the term of countryside; we can stroll along subtropical beach or if we prefer, walk through mountains and lush-green plateaux. With a short drive we can take our dogs for a walk amongst pines forests, rimmed with frost on the north face of hills and yet sit and enjoy the sunny terrace of a bar on a paseo – we are spoilt.
Almuñécar Hiking Group
by Martin Myall •
Around 20 hikers from Almuñécar enjoyed a walk in the Alpujarra, co-ordinated by the municipal sports board guides, Enrique Garín & Chico Novo.