Carboneras

Today was our last day in the area and we selected a route described on AllTrails as moderate, rocky, views, wildflowers and no shade. It was exactly all of that !! Parts of the walk reminded one of Constantia Nek. Lots of beautiful wild flowers along the way with yellow and blue dominating. Luckily, we started early as it was very hot, and we had a hard slog back up the tar road ( about 5km) to Aracena. All in all a 15 km walk. Overnighting in a hotel that is a renovated 17th century convent. Cool dip in the pool and an early evening walk up to the Castillo and Priory Church in the hill overlooking the city. The castle was constructed by the Portuguese after Portugal conquered the Islamic population. These 2 formed the original medival village, which over time expanded down in today's centre. Tapas dinner in the city and a bus to Osuna tomorrow - our next stop for 3 nights.Read more