A beautiful wooded track
Taking a break at a rural Hotel with stunning views.
A view of the National park of the Sierra Almijara
The attractive busy white town of Competa
Mount Lucero, 1,700ms in the distance
Day 4 of the Holiday - Fabrica de la luz (water mill)
Again Steve collects us at 9 am and drops us off in Competa at the start of the track into the National Park. As we did yesterday we climb through superb views for about 3.5 kms, until we reach the viewing point where we rest and admire the breathtaking views. Today we carry straight on along the main track, which now is easy and flat until we reach the hotel Casa Mina, where we break for a leisurely drink in beautiful surroundings. (5.6 kms)
Mount Lucero in the distance
After our rest we turn right down a narrower track, which at times is steep and slippery. Our descent takes us past giant eucalyptus trees and old carobs which make a lovely shaded walk when the weather is hot. At about 11 kms we reach the river and the "fabrica de la luz", which is in the process of being restored and made into a picnic area. The water is beautifully clear and great fun to paddle in and makes a fabulous place to rest and enjoy the scenery. We contine along the track which is now flat and follows the river until we meet a tarmac road (14.5 kms), where we turn left and walk for another half a km to a bar the Pavo Real, where we meet Steve who drives us into Competa for lunch at a lovely restaurant. After lunch we have a brief tour round Competa a fascinating small white town and then drive back to Daimalos.
View of National Park
Track
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