Sendero La Caledrona

Today was predicted to be very hot, so we began our walk "Sendero La Caledrona" a little earlier than usual. It was described as a flat route through the agricultural region. Paths lined with olive trees and tamarisks trees and a little stream. Definitely very flat, lots and lots of olive trees, no tamarisk trees, and definitely no stream. We saw some water and there must be water nearby as many of the trees are irrigated. Olive trees in abundance all in various stages of growth. There are no olives yet, and many are probably not producing anymore. From a distance, the rows and rows of new trees with white plastic on the base looked like a cemetery with white gravestones. An interesting walk from a plant point of view but very flat and very dry. We passed a "cortijo" (old rural ruins) or 2 and some rather vicious protective of their property dogs. All in all, about 17kms of walking. Ended the day with a siesta, watching the French open and home cooked supper with local nougat treats for dessert. Tomorrow, we will explore the old Roman area and other points of interest.Read more