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.
Excursions
Great places to go in the surrounding area
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.
The Pleasant Hells
by Vanessa Bosch •
Close to the town of Loja, which is the capital of the Poniente de Granada, or western Granada, Río Genil runs through a 20m-deep canyon, after flowing over a waterfall called, Cola de Caballo (Horse Tail).
Macharaviaya
by Marianne Lindahl •
When living in Nerja some 10 years back, we used to play golf at the Añoreta course near Rincón de la Victoria. At a signpost I often noticed the name of Macharaviaya. I used to think: What a funny name for a place.
Granada’s Science Park
by Duncan Inglis •
We sent Duncan Inglis up to investigate the Science Park in the city of Granada – he came back with a grin and plenty to tell
Nerja Cultural Outings
by Editor •
Residents of Nerja and its surrounding area will be able to enjoy the ninth edition of Lorca y Granada en los Jardines del Generalife, a unique Granada cultural event.
El Pato Loco and Alhama
by Editor •
This month, we are going to take you even further afield along that route, where you will find landscape right out of southern France or even Southern Britain.
El Pantano de los Bermejales
by Louise Powell •
Found on the other side of the coastal mountains is the stunning Bermejales Reservoir. Now you’ll definitely need transport to get to this one, as its located 77 km inland from Almuñécar, but the impressive drive is well worth the effort. I made the journey last month perched precariously on the back of Ed’s bike…
Junta de los Ríos
by Louise Powell •
The Junta de los Ríos is a series of cascades and pure-water rock pools and it’s just above Otívar!