Corteconcepcion

Today was a great day for walking Not too hot and a nice cool breeze. We did a approx 12 km circular route from Aracena to Corteconcepcion. A stunning walk passing many small fincas (estates) and lots of olive groves. Very few other people and the silence interspersed with birds chirping, goat bells tinkling and running water. Lots of wild flowers (weeds included) adding some colour to the green. The size of Corteconcepcion is 49 km and has a population of 576 while Aracena is over 8000. The towns are deceptive in terms of the area they cover with lots of small streets and nooks and granny's. There was no electricity in Corteconcepcion, and we could hear the odd generator - shades of SA. On arrival back in Aracena, it took us a while and a few km's before we found the local Spar. Having stocked up with food for the next three days we headed back to our accomodation. All in all, about 18km covered . Aracena itself looks like it's worth exploring. Will decide on tomorrow's walk over cold local beer and radlers.Read more