Loma de M-A: Abandoned village

Using Wikiloc’s “search by passing area” feature this morning, I stumbled upon a nearby track to an abandoned village. What a gem of a find! After following the GR 7’s red and white blazes through the forest, we climbed a 13% grade up to the old village of Olvicos. Peeking into the ten or so houses there, we could imagine life here in the early 1900’s. There are two beautiful threshing circles (eras), so we’re guessing the subsistence lifestyle here included grains as well as olives. Steps leading up to the second story on the backs of all the houses caught our attention, as did the cross- hatching on some windows. One house still has its rather grand fireplace mantle, as well as interior stairs to the upper floor. Altogether, a fascinating spot to find just by chance. We’ll hang on to the memory of eating our mandarin oranges seated on the rim of the era, looking out at the mountain peaks.

Today’s Wikiloc track:
https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/abandoned…Read more