The Parque Natural de la Sierra de las Nieves is one of the best preserved and most beautiful natural parks in Spain. Designated a Biosphere Reserve in 1994 , it is home to one of last remaining Spanish fir (Pinsapo) forests in the world. A tree that dates from the ice age. The Natural Park is […]
Hiking up the Almendrón via the Barranco de los Cazadores
One of my favourite hikes in the Sierras de Tejeda, Almijara and Alhama natural park. The circular route is about 18kms in total, across some tough terrain. Although not too physically demanding, technically this a moderate to difficult route. There are several sections where you need to be careful. The views and scenery are unbeatable. […]
Walking the hanging bridges of Los Cahorros Monachil, Granada
Monachil is a tiny village situated only 8 kilometres from the centre of Granada. Despite its proximity, it remains a place that is relatively undiscovered by mass tourism. The boundaries of the province of Monachil are fairly extensive and include several peaks over 3000m, including Europe’s most southerly ski station – Pradollano, Sierra Nevada. Los […]