Walking
Read More
Acequia de los Hechos 29 May 2018
"We love the sights and sounds of running water in the morning"
Great walk alongside the Acequia de los Hechos above Nigüelas
Walking in the Barranco de Poqueira, Sierra Nevada
The round of the Poqueira gorge offers some beautiful, dramatic walking and hiking scenery in the Alpujarras and Sierra Nevada regions of southern Spain. It is a firm favorite with our clients.
The walk shown in the video starts at Cebadilla hydro station above Capileira and heads up the valley by the main Rio Poqueira. Even in high summer this is a fast flowing river. We then trend left and come round a high trail on the western side of the valley before dropping down steeply to our start point. Always interesting scenery and wildlife abounds on this hike!
More details at http://www.spanishhighs.co.uk/walking-tours-alpujarras.php
Music "As I Figure" by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com)
Walking in the Desierto de Tabernas, Almeria
The remarkable, barren badlands of Tabernas in Almeria provide rich walking and hiking opportunities in a truly unique European environment, especially during the colder winter months.
We have been walking in these desert regions for many years now. They never fail to provide excitement and interest and our enthusiasm never wanes for this spectacular walking terrain.
This area is also famous for the shooting of the "Spaghetti Westerns" and big cinema epics such as Lawrenece of Arabia, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and many more. Due to the nature of the terrain we "tailor" our day walks to the abilities and requirements of our guests. Long multi-day traverses require a certain amount of endurance as the going can be rough and trackless.
More information http://www.spanishhighs.co.uk/desert-walking-tabernas-almeria.php
"Ennio (instrumental)" by Silence Is Sexy http://www.silenceissexy.nl/)
Walking the White Villages of La Taha, Alpujarras
Sleepy white villages, clear running water and stunning scenery define the area of Las Alpujarras known as La Taha. Our walks and hikes in La Taha take in the best of these quiet and quaint traditional villages, usually on good tracks,
More information at http://www.spanishhighs.co.uk/walking-tours-alpujarras.php
Music - "Flamenco Rhythm" by Sunsearcher http://www.jamendo.com/en/artist/Sunsearcher)
Walking in the Cumbres Verdes mountains near Granada
The Cumbres Verdes are well known to the local spanish Granadinos as they are very close to the Granada ring road (20 mins), so access is easy. In spite of this the walking is quiet and unspoiled and has a certain attraction missing in the higher and wilder Sierra Nevada. Lush green valleys fight with arid badlands for possession of the land and this gives varied and interesting scenery and views.
The video shows an ascent of Trevenque (2079m). This well known summit is one of the most spectacular and dramatic in the Sierra Nevada. The mountain is steep on all sides but there are numerous ways up to it's majestic summit. The peak is very varied with the arid (Las Arenas) badlands contrasting with the lush Dilar valley area. All the walks are interesting day excursions of varying lengths from a simple 4 hour to a long 8 hour day. There are scrambling routes available to the more adventurous should they wish.
Music: City Night Line by Cobra (avec logo panthère) http://soundcloud.com/dussud)
Walking around Lanjarón in the Alpujarras
A series of great walks and hikes characterised by deep river valleys, rocky outcrops, ancient waterways, local traditions and agriculture. A hidden gem with superb views! Those of us who live here have revelled in the walking on our doorstep for many years. The natural beauty of the waters teeming down from the high Sierra Nevada bring life and vitality to this part of the Alpujarras.
More details at https://www.spanishhighs.co.uk/walking-hiking-routes-tours-near-lanjaron.php
