Baena, Spain Travel Journals & Blogs

Traveler Winterflucht 22
- Jan 27, 2022, 2:00pm · ⛅ 11 °C Altitude: 613 m
  Spain Andalusia Doña Mencía 37.54667, -4.3516737°32’48” N 4°21’6” W
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Day40
Lifepo4 braucht wieder einmal Strom.
January 27, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 11 °C
Nach 8 Tagen ohne Strom und Wetter durchwachsen hat Lifepo4 120 nur noch 20AH.
Also einen Stellplatz gesucht und fündig geworden wo es wieder einmal Ladestrom gibt.
Stehen jetzt in Doña Mencia.
Platz ist genau richtig.
3€ plus 3€ für Strom.
VE, WC und Dusche, alles vorhanden.
Würde auch an einem Via Verde liegen.
Aber so einen ex Bahnweg haben wir ja am Montag in Olvera vor.
Diesen dann, entweder später, oder nächstes Jahr.
Irgendwelche Zielwünsche muss man sich ja aufheben.Read more
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juergenft
Wir kochen unseren Kaffee seit 5 Tagen auch nicht mehr mit der Senseo. Seit fast drei Wochen ohne Landstrom reicht die Solar seit einer Woche gerade so um den Verbrauch fürs Laden der Tablets, Smartphones und für die Heizung wieder auszugleichen. Aber wir haben jetzt wieder über 80% auf unserer 150Ah Lithiumbatterie.
1/27/22Reply
Traveler
Dank Landstrom haben wir jetzt wieder 100%. Bei uns hat der Strom für den Eierkocher auch noch gereicht ( muss sein). Beim Kaffee mussten wir seit 2 Tagen aufbrühen. Da war uns die Heizung dann doch wichtiger.
1/27/22Reply
Happy-Womo
Muss ich mir merken, solche Ex-Bahnwege find ich auch interessant 👍
1/27/22Reply
Traveler
Find ich auch toll. Leider klappt es bei dem nicht. Der Platz ist ab morgen komplett reserviert. Dafür steht der in Olvera am Montag auf dem Programm.
1/27/22Reply
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openend My home is my car
- Nov 30, 2022, 9:00pm · ☁️ 7 °C Altitude: 607 m
  Spain Andalusia Doña Mencía 37.546437, -4.35316937°32’47” N 4°21’11” W
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Geopark Subbética
November 30, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
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So schön Stadtbesichtigungen sind, uns zieht es zurück zur Natur. Dummerweise hatten wir nicht auf dem Schirm, dass es Sonntag war, als wir den Wanderparkplatz in Zahero anfuhren. Ein sonniger Sonntag. Und zwei Mini Parkplätze vor einem seeehr engen Dorf am Hang. Da standen wir nun auf der Strasse...vor und hinter uns halb Andalusien mit ihren Autos, die genau auch diese Wanderung machen wollten und Parkplätze suchten😬 Zum Glück kam gerade die Policia vorbei und half uns aus unserer Misere. Die Autos vorn und hinten weg gewunken, uns in die Parkplatzauffahrt zum Kehren gewunken und dann zum Wohnmobilstellplatz im nächsten Ort gewunken...äh...geschickt. Der ist eigentlich recht nett, direkt an der schönen Via Verde, aber leider auch direkt an einer viel befahrenen Strasse🤷‍♀️ Egal, Tisch und Stühle raus gemütlich Kaffee getrunken und einen Spaziergang gemacht. Am Montag dann die Velos gesattelt. "Speedy Gonzales" kriegte ihr neues Radrennfahrer-Outfit an...damit die anderen Radfahrer sie auch gut sehen, wenn sie neben dem Velo herrennt...und los ging's. Gähnende Leere bei den Wanderparkplätzen, war ja klar😅 Und auf dem Wanderweg. Keine Menschenseele unterwegs. Nur ein paar Gemsen und ein Adlerpaar auf ihrem Felsenhorst. Und Schafe... Sicher 100 Schafe zogen an uns vorbei, ohne Hirte und zum Glück auch ohne Hütehund. Da bleibt vermutlich ab und zu mal eines auf der Strecke oder wird gerissen...vom Wolf...? Vorstellen könnte man es sich zumindest in dieser Gegend. Die Reste liegen jedenfalls gut abgenagt am Wegesrand (Anke)Read more
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Kennen wir zu gut … in der Stadt ist es schön … in der Natur noch viel schöner 😍😘
12/1/22Reply
Traveler
Speedy ist cool 😎 macht eine sehr gute Figur, so einen Raudy will ich auch 😉
12/1/22Reply
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Traveler Camino Mozárabe
- Oct 18, 2022, 4:50pm · ☁️ 30 °C Altitude: 398 m
  Spain Andalusia Baena 37.611667, -4.32833337°36’42” N 4°19’42” W
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Alcaudete to Luque (Baena) (20.4km)
October 18, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 30 °C
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The Ayuntamiento was all lit up when we walked past this morning. And it was open, so we got a sello!

The walk was nice, and leaving Alcaudete, we walked through more olive groves. At one stage, we arrived at the Carretera de Córdoba, the N-432, but we didn't have to walk long next to it, as the Camino then diverges off, once again amongst olive trees.

It is on the carretera that we crossed into the province of Córdoba.

By then the temperature was rising, and there was practically no shade. So the UV umbrella came out for Rachel.

This stage is roughly 26km, and I had a plan B, should the heat be too much. I had planned to take a road from a point just after the Laguna del Salobral, and leave the Camino, heading towards the Antigua Estación de Luque, which is an easy place for a taxi to pick us up.

It turns out that just before the decision point, we crossed the Via Verde. So we opted to follow that, knowing that there would be no traffic, and that any slopes would be gentle.

We ended up at the Antigua Estación de Luque, which is now a restaurant, Nicols. The food was really good, which explained why the place was packed and we had to queue to get a table.

After lunch, I called José María, a Baena taxi driver who knows Nely, and whose number is in the Asociación Jacobea guide.

We're staying in a quaint casa, with half levels, in a quiet part of Baena behind the Castle. We even have a view of the castle!Read more
Traveler
Space to contemplate..,
10/19/22Reply
Traveler
A wetland, dry as a bone...
10/20/22Reply
Traveler
Very cheery and pretty
10/19/22Reply
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Traveler Camino Mozárabe
- Oct 19, 2022, 12:29pm · ☁️ 23 °C Altitude: 424 m
  Spain Andalusia Baena Teatro Liceo 37.615, -4.32666737°36’54” N 4°19’36” W
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Day31
Baena
October 19, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
Baena's Castle looks very simple from the outside, and the restoration work really makes it look fresh and modern.

We were the only visitors this morning, and the lady at the entrance gave is a quick history of the castle. Built in the 9th century by the Arabs, it was captured at the time of the Reconquista and handed over to Diego Fernández de Córdoba in the 14th century.

He demilitarised the castle and turned it into a palace and his main residence. It stayed in the family until the 18th century, when it was then abandoned.

The Ayuntamiento took over the structure and built big water reservoirs. And in 2005, a prize winning restoration work started.

Like for all castles, the views from the top are great!

Our pilgrim friend Juan José had suggested we see the Casa del Monte. It houses offices and a restaurant. We went there for lunch, and the place mats were a map of the Caminos. The food was very good and I tried a local speciality, the mojete de papas.

We also spent some time planning our next steps. We'll stop our Camino in Castro del Río, take a bus to Córdoba, and a train from there to Málaga. We'll then fly to Switzerland.Read more
Traveler
Ah .. alas ; with all the planning in the world AJ, some things just can’t be planned for - and we have to go where we are most needed. I hope it works out for everyone ❤️🙏
10/19/22Reply
Traveler
Thank you Annie ❤️
10/20/22Reply
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Traveler A Spanish Christmas
- Dec 28, 2022 · ☀️ 17 °C Altitude: 655 m
  Spain Andalusia Zuheros Río Bailón 37.544302, -4.31518537°32’39” N 4°18’55” W
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The Spell of Granada
December 28, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
The Alhambra in Granada was breathtakingly beautiful. Moorish architecture, serene general life gardens and intricate craftsmanship throughout. We were entranced. The city of Granada is fun, with overflowing tapas bars, street artists, flamenco and Christmas lights.Read more
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What a fantastic trip!
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Laurie Reynolds Camino Mozarabe April 2018
- Apr 24, 2018, 1:46pm · ⛅ 24 °C Altitude: 420 m
  Spain Andalusia Baena 37.616251, -4.32039837°36’59” N 4°19’13” W
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Into the big town of Baeza
April 24, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
I left Alcaudete around 7:15, which is a good time for me to get going. Time for a cafe con leche (of sorts) made by me with my electric coil, packing up, doing email, etc. I had heard a lot of thunder in the night but the sky was clear when I set out.

25 km of dirt roads through olive groves, with cool temps, lots of wildflowers and white towns sprinkled among the hills. Some have described these last few stages as boring, but I find them energizing and glorious. I came across my first peregrino since leaving Granada. A Spanish guy who was having a hard time and debating whether to pack it in. He was planning to go to the small albergue in town and I just had a hunch he would be a snorer. Time to go to Plan B.

Just as I entered town there was a sign for Hotel/Restaurante. Peeking around the corner, a 3*** Hotel appeared. You never know, so I went into check on pilgrim prices and sure enough, one hour and a long shower and clothes washing session later, I am a happy camper, paying 25€ for a very comfortable room!

After a nice lunch and walk around the old town and through the quiet municipal park, I am heading back to the room for s good sleep before my very early departure tomorrow. I may be crazy but I am hoping to walk 42 km more or less!Read more
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Plan-X-ing Travel Europ
- Mar 11, 2021, 11:00pm · 🌙 10 °C Altitude: 631 m
  Spain Andalusia Zuheros Río Bailón 37.540932, -4.31700137°32’27” N 4°19’1” W
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6. Nacht
March 11, 2021 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 10 °C
Unsere 6. Nacht an steilem Gelände in Zuheros, einem der angeblich bekannten weissen Dörfer
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Powell Ettinger Spain 22
- Nov 13, 2022, 7:21am · 🌙 11 °C Altitude: 662 m
  Spain Andalusia Zuheros Río Bailón 37.542739, -4.31622137°32’34” N 4°18’58” W
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Zuheros. Top place
November 13, 2022 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
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Small typical Andalucian village - but very very pretty and set at the mouth of a gorge. Narrow streets, fine views, 2-3 bars/restaurants and a couple of shops that ou can only find when they are open. Top little apartment with balcony overlooking the gorge. Caroline usettled by bathroom having glass door. Eva top host.

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Powell Ettinger
particularly like "Pure Cheese Dish Sheep"
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Andalousia to London
- May 25, 2022, 2:00pm · ☁️ 14 °C Altitude: 663 m
  Spain Andalusia Zuheros Río Bailón 37.543331, -4.31666737°32’36” N 4°19’0” W
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Jour 5 - après-midi
May 25, 2022 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
- Achat d’huile d’olive à Baeña
- Zuheros
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Traveler Andalusien - Sonne, Tapas, L&L
- Feb 26, 2020, 3:29pm · ⛅ 15 °C Altitude: 678 m
  Spain Andalusia Zuheros Río Bailón 37.5444, -4.3131737°32’40” N 4°18’47” W
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Zuheros
February 26, 2020 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
Kaffepause im Meson Atalaya.
Käse aus Zuheros mit Sherry 💓
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